Personal Injury
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Who May Be Liable to Pay for Your Injuries in a Boating Accident?
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New Jersey is fortunate to have excellent venues for boating, from the Delaware Water Gap to the Jersey Shore. But with the enjoyment and excitement of this form of recreation comes significant risks. During the five-year period from 2018 through 2022, New Jersey saw an average of 77 boating accidents per year, according to a
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Common Causes of Rollover Accidents and the Injuries That Result
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A rollover accident occurs when a vehicle tips onto its side or roof at any point during a crash. Rollovers can result from multiple causes, including impacts with other vehicles or objects, high-speed maneuvers like swerving, reckless operation of a vehicle (including DUI) and even weather and road conditions. The injuries suffered in rollovers can
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NJ High Court Makes it Easier for Plaintiffs to Monitor and Record Defense Medical Examinations
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In a New Jersey personal injury case, a court rule allows a defendant to have the plaintiff submit to examination by one or more medical experts chosen by defense counsel. These defense medical examinations (DMEs) give defense lawyers the opportunity to obtain their own assessment of the injuries plaintiff is claiming. Understandably, plaintiff’s attorneys believe
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Nursing Malpractice Often Centers on Poor Patient Monitoring
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When we entrust our loved ones to the care of a nurse, we expect that the nurse will exercise a professional level of supervision and treatment. However, there is a significant incidence of nurses engaging in negligence, whether in nursing homes, hospitals or other health care facilities. Many nursing malpractice cases arise from a nurse’s
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Top Causes of Supermarket Slip and Fall Accidents
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When you’re shopping in your local supermarket, your eyes are focused on shelves, freezers and other merchandise locations. You’re also navigating your cart through aisles and around other shoppers and goods displays. In general, you’re looking everywhere but to the floor, which is where significant dangers may be lurking. Supermarkets are frequent scenes of slip
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Recognizing the Symptoms of Acute Spinal Cord Injuries
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If you have been hurt in some type of accident and are feeling pain, discomfort or another abnormal sensation in any part of your body, the underlying injury could actually be to your spine. An acute spinal cord injury may have occurred even if there is no apparent harm to your back or neck. Nevertheless,
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What Causes Shopping Mall Accidents and Who is Liable
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New Jersey has more than its share of malls and other major shopping centers, which means there is a greater likelihood of accidents that can cause injuries. Unfortunately, owners and operators of these large facilities do not always take sufficient safety precautions. What’s more, there are often suppliers, contractors and others on these premises who
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Possible Hidden Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injuries
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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most serious types of harm that can come from an accident. Some signs of TBI are immediately obvious or detectable. Emergency room doctors usually look for life-threatening conditions like bleeding or swelling that show up on MRIs or CT scans. But other symptoms are not so readily
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American Dream Pool Accident Shows Hidden Hazards at Amusement Parks
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New Jersey’s amusement parks and water parks are among the busiest in the nation. A Bureau of Economic Analysis report showed that the Garden State’s attractions brought in $224 million in revenue in 2021, the seventh highest figure in the country. While the vast majority of park patrons have a great time, it’s an unfortunate
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Bicyclist’s Death Shows Perils of Unprotected Left-Turn Intersections
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A recent collision at a New Jersey intersection cost a bicyclist her life when she was struck by a truck that was making a left turn. The tragic incident illustrates the dangers of unprotected left-turn intersections, where bikers and pedestrians can easily be overlooked. According to a news report of the accident, 62-year-old Li Wang was
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Six Flags “El Toro” Accidents Show Danger is Always Lurking at Amusement Parks
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Amusement parks are great places to let loose and get thrills from roller coasters, water slides and other rides. While amusement parks may look and feel safe on the outside, there are ever-present dangers to both riders and workers. Accidents can result from poor maintenance of the rides, mechanical imperfections, design flaws and negligence of
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Grade-Level Railroad Crossings Continue to Be Hazardous for Motor Vehicles
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Highway-railroad grade crossings are locations where a railroad line crosses a street at the same level, rather than via an overpass or a tunnel. Drivers may hardly give them a second thought except when frustrated by having to wait because of a train going by. But every year there are dozens of crashes at grade