Seeing your child ill or in pain is incredibly difficult for any parent. Even more devastating is knowing your child’s suffering happened because of the actions of the medical professionals you turned to for help. Unfortunately, this nightmare scenario is a terrifying reality for many New Jersey parents every year. When a doctor’s negligence hurts...

What happens if you experience a dog bite in New Jersey? While dogs are usually friendly animals, some still attack humans or other animals. The goal of NJ dog bite laws is to help victims pursue compensation for their injuries if bitten. At O’Connor, Parsons, Lane & Noble, we assist victims in holding the owner...

If you were in a car accident, you probably have many things going through your mind, including whether you should hire a lawyer and how an attorney can help maximize your compensation. Although hiring any attorney may be better than going at it alone, hiring the right car injury attorney can mean the difference in...

For victims of medical malpractice, taking legal action against a negligent physician can often feel intimidating, if not impossible. However, compensation isn’t as far out of reach as many think.  This blog post will give an overview of how chiropractic malpractice settlements work in New Jersey. We’ll explain the basic legal process involved in New...

Birth injuries are among the most painful and damaging types of medical malpractice. Newborns harmed by a doctor’s mistakes or oversights can suffer devastating, life-long consequences. For parents, raising a child with severe physical or neurological conditions often comes with immense emotional and financial burdens.  When these burdens result from a medical professional’s negligence, you...

Although it only affects 2% of women, ectopic pregnancy is the leading cause of maternal deaths in early pregnancy. Despite the life-threatening risks it poses, medical professionals can safely treat ectopic pregnancy if they recognize the symptoms early enough to take action. However, doctors who ignore the warning signs of ectopic pregnancy or fail to...

What to do if your doctor orders unnecessary tests? Physicians and patients generally agree that unnecessary testing is a serious issue for the healthcare system. Those who suffer injuries following an unnecessary medical procedure may have a medical malpractice claim against the treating healthcare provider. At O’Connor, Parsons, Lane & Noble, our medical malpractice attorneys...

Intravenous (IV) therapy is a standard medical procedure to deliver fluids, medications, and nutrients directly into a patient’s vein. While it is generally safe, complications can arise, one of the most concerning being IV infiltration. IV infiltration occurs when the fluid or medication leaks into the surrounding tissue instead of flowing into the vein. This...

Sepsis is a severe and potentially life-threatening condition that arises when the body’s response to infection causes injury to its tissues and organs. In many cases, timely and appropriate medical intervention can prevent sepsis from progressing to a critical state. Unfortunately, there are instances where sepsis is improperly diagnosed or managed, leading to severe complications...

In cases involving government entities, the New Jersey tort claims act applies, making the process more complex than typical personal injury claims. In New Jersey, filing a personal injury claim is relatively easy if another person’s negligence leads to your injuries. However, if the party responsible for your injuries is a government agency, employee, or...