According to statistics, one of every eight Americans is over the age of 65 and two of every three senior citizens will experience physical or cognitive impairment (or both) in their lifetimes. One in three are expected to require nursing home c… [Read more…]
Protecting Your Rights When You’ve Been Injured by a Defective Product
As we discussed in an earlier blog, there are three different types of product liability claims in New Jersey: lawsuits based on defective design, on defective manufacturing… [Read more…]
The Different Product Liability Claims
There’s a common misperception that all products that make it to the market have been sufficiently tested to determine whether they pose a risk of injury to consumers. That’s not necessarily true. In the r… [Read more…]
When you are suffering from injury or illness and seek medical care, you expect that, at a minimum, your condition won’t worsen because of medical carelessness or negligence. Unfortunately, for many reasons, far too many people suffer needless i… [Read more…]
If you’ve been ill or suffered any type of injury and sought medical care, only to have your condition worsen, you may have a right to seek damages through a medical malpractice claim. There are, however, certain fundamental criteria that must b… [Read more…]
The Duties of a Common Carrier
Buses, light rails and commuter trains offer many advantages to consumers. You don’t have to worry about parking, you can minimize wear and tear on your personal vehicle (if you even need to own one), and most for… [Read more…]
When you purchase a product online or in a bricks and mortar store, you expect that the manufacturer or marketer of the product has properly tested it to ensure that it doesn’t pose an unreasonable risk of injury to the public. Unfortunately, th… [Read more…]
In any accident, the losses can be significant. You may be out of work for days, weeks or months and medical expenses can escalate in a hurry. When the type of injury is serious or catastrophic, though, it’s extremely important to have an experi… [Read more…]
Can a Jaywalking Pedestrian Recover Damages after Being Hit by a Car?
When a motorist drives carelessly and hits a pedestrian, the consequences can be serious and catastrophic, and often tragic. The driver may have turned a corner without looki… [Read more…]
We pause to look back on the past year with its blessings and accomplishments, and we look forward to the new year and opportunities ahead. We are grateful for the trust you have placed in us, and we wish you a joyful holiday season…. [Read more…]