A construction site is one of the most dangerous workplaces in New Jersey. Even when you are doing what you are supposed to be doing, an accident can still happen that can leave you with serious injuries. One of the most serious injuries you can suffer on a construction site is a burn. And on construction sites, there are a lot of ways to sustain one. Electrical burns. One of the most common burn injuries construction [...]
The road is a dangerous place, and tractor-trailers can make it ever more dangerous. Even though commercial trucks help the economy, they are the most dangerous vehicles on the roads of New Jersey. Between high rates of speed, impaired drivers, drowsiness and distractions, driver negligence is one of the biggest safety concerns there is. But it is not the only safety concern. Today, we wanted to take a look at some of the elements that go [...]
There is a serious problem in New Jersey when it comes to infant and maternal health. As attorneys who represent families in some of the worst points in their lives, we are thrilled by the new legislation that Governor Phil Murphy recently introduced. The Nurture NJ campaign was created by the state’s First Lady, Tammy Murphy, and will focus on collaboration between organizations that touch on maternal and infant health, and amplification of existing programs and [...]
Breast implants that have been linked to a rare form of cancer will not be banned for sale in the United States, per a statement by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The breast implants, which are textured instead of smooth, have been banned in other countries for causing the rare form of cancer known as anaplastic large-cell lymphoma (an immune system cancer). The majority of cancer cases found have occurred in women who have the [...]
A ruling from early March 2019 from the New Jersey Supreme Court will allow testimony from medical experts regarding whether or not plaintiffs are “faking” their injuries in an effort for personal gain. Testimony of this kind has already been happening in civil cases throughout New Jersey, but the ruling from the state’s highest court clears up how malingering testimony can be applied to cases. There are detractors to the ruling who claim that all expert [...]
A tragic accident involving a missing truck part led to the death of a Tulane University student at a rest stop in Mississippi early in March 2019. Margaret Maurer was at a rest stop on March 5th in Gautier, Mississippi with a group of friends when the tragic accident occurred. According to officers, the tractor trailer involved in the incident was traveling west on Interstate 10 when two of its wheels came loose, traveled across the [...]
Asbestos is a dangerous product most often found in construction materials, but a recent discovery in cosmetics sold by Claire’s Stores Inc. by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has led to serious concerns among consumers. The FDA discovered three products sold by Claire’s Stores to contain asbestos and warned the public not to use the products. The FDA also asked Congress to create regulations for modern cosmetics. The current framework to regulate cosmetics [...]
New Jersey is home to many fine physicians and surgeons. However, no doctor is infallible and some can be negligent or even reckless. If your doctor missed or misdiagnosed your cancer, you may be considering whether or not to file a medical malpractice claim against him or her. A cancer misdiagnosis case can help patients become whole again by allowing them to collect compensation and damages in the form of financial rewards. This compensation acts as [...]
Cerebral palsy is a developmental disorder and leading cause of disability in young children. Cerebral palsy (CP) occurs as a result of a brain injury sustained during fetal development or birth. Because the symptoms affect an infant’s coordination and movement, the injury may not be recognized or diagnosed immediately, especially when the symptoms are mild. The causes of cerebral palsy can vary depending on the type of CP your child has. Knowing what may have caused [...]
According to the most recent data available, 2017 was a deadly year on New Jersey highways. In fact, it was the deadliest year on New Jersey highways since 2007. Some roadways tend to have more accident hotspots than others. One stretch of highway here in the Garden State is so accident-prone, it averages at least one vehicle crash each day. Each year, the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) releases a report detailing car accident statistics [...]
