When a consumer buys a product, they expect it to operate the way it was designed to operate, without any unnecessary or unexpected risks. Nevertheless, consumer product accidents happen more often than you might expect. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reported that in 2021, 11.7 million people received emergency room treatment for injuries caused by...

In most cases, early diagnosis of medical issues and illnesses can save you from a lot of pain and suffering. To make matters worse, many injuries or medical conditions will worsen if a medical professional fails to diagnose you promptly and accurately. A delayed diagnosis can put your life at risk in some cases. Moreover,...

When you get a new job, you’ll likely receive a stack of forms and an employment agreement to read and fill out. You might also receive these documents after years of work. Reading these forms and agreements carefully is important because your signature can mean a waiver of fundamental rights.  Among the provisions tucked away...

Decisions regarding medical treatment are a complex area of both medicine and law. Healthcare professionals and patients must weigh the risks and benefits of delaying treatment. However, although both parties have decision-making authority, the inherent disparity in medical knowledge requires medical professionals to evaluate the risks comprehensively. In some instances, a physician or other healthcare...

When a medical goods manufacturer issues a consumer goods recall for defective products, you might imagine retailers pulling the items in question from store shelves. And rightfully so. Retailers are legally responsible for ensuring products they sell are free from risk when used correctly. Most medical devices and products work as intended and help patients...

Physicians and patients generally agree that unnecessary testing is a serious issue for the healthcare system. However, unnecessary testing and procedures bear far more significant consequences on a patient than on the physician. While some unnecessary testing, procedures, and treatment may not result in injuries, others can have lifelong consequences on a patient. Those who...

Successful personal injury claims in New Jersey require proof of negligent wrongdoing by the defendant. To prove ordinary negligence, the injured party, or plaintiff, must establish four elements. First, the plaintiff must prove that the defendant owed them a duty of care. The duty owed depends on the defendant’s type of relationship with the plaintiff...

Choosing an excellent obstetrician/gynecologist (OB/GYN) is a top priority when you’re pregnant. You want a physician who will take your pregnancy as seriously as you do. Any number of things can go wrong during pregnancy, which is why you want a competent doctor looking after you. Unexpected issues like a compressed umbilical cord can have...

Sexual harassment and sexual assault often thrive in silence. Silence around this kind of misconduct is exactly what some employers contract for in mandatory arbitration agreements with their employees. If you signed a mandatory arbitration agreement as part of your onboarding with a new employer, know that recent changes in federal law might limit the...

"What can I do if my employer cannot put me on light duty?" is a critical question for many workers recovering from injuries. Work injuries often impact your life beyond the pain of the injury itself. Beyond the necessary physical recovery, workers often find themselves off the job and under financial pressure. As you wait...