You deserve justice if you or a loved one has been harmed while receiving medical treatment in New Jersey. Fortunately, New Jersey has specific laws and regulations in place to protect patients who have been victimized by medical malpractice. However, collecting compensation for medical malpractice depends on proving causation. If you or someone you love...
According to a recent survey, 70% of U.S. households own a pet, and 69 million of those own dogs. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, more than 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs yearly in the United States. Children are the most common victims and are far more likely to be severely injured....
If you have suffered a sudden injury or illness, you may think of a hospital emergency room as the safest possible place to go. In 2019, the most recent year for which there were statistics, nearly a quarter of all US adults, or 151 million people, had at least one emergency room visit. However, with...
A full-time employee will spend almost a quarter of their life at their workplace. Given the considerable time spent at work, it is vital that we feel comfortable there. The victim and the harasser need to understand that sexual harassment in the workplace is unlawful. Therefore, employees must understand what constitutes sexual harassment, and victims...
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,...
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...
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...