Medical errors are mistakes in medical care that can be prevented regardless of whether the error is harmful or obvious to the patient. High personal injury errors in the medical field occur most often in intensive care units, emergency departments, and operating...
Personal Injury
Boppy Baby Pillows Recalled After Death of 8 Infants
A sweeping recall of a popular baby lounger product was announced by the U.S. Consumer Product and Safety Commission (CPSC) after the product was found to be the cause of multiple infant deaths. A total of eight infant deaths were reported from December 2015 and June...
Injured at work, now what?
Most employers in New Jersey are required by law to have workers’ compensation insurance. That means that if you are injured on the job, your employer’s insurance coverage should pay for a portion of your lost wages while you recover. Workers’ comp may also pay for...
Understanding pain and suffering compensation
One element of a New Jersey personal injury claim that typically makes the victim financially whole after the fact is the general damage allowance for pain and suffering. Unlike special economic damages for discreet dollar amounts like medical bills and physical...
Popular 2019-2021 Hyundai Models Recalled Over Fire Risk
Following a concerning call for 147,000 new Kia Seltos, Soul and other vehicles, an identical issue is the cause of another engine fire recall for two brand-new Hyundai vehicles. The automaker filed documents with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...
Kia Recalls Nearly 150,000 Cars Due to Fire Risks, Engine Issues
Kia's brand-new Seltos SUV and the funky Soul are the latest cars involved in a fire risk recall. According to documents Kia filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration last week, the 2020-2021 model year vehicles may feature improperly heat-treated...
How to make motorcycle drivers more visible on the roadway
New Jersey drivers involved in an accident with a motorcycle tend to state that they didn't see the motorcycle until it was too late. The reality is that motorcycles can be harder to spot for automobile and truck drivers. For this reason, it's important that both...
Verizon Recalls Mobile Hot Spots After Reports of Fire
Verizon has issued a recall for one of its mobile hotspot products after reports that the devices overheated and caused fire, according to to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recall specifically involves about 2.5 million units of the Ellipsis Jetpack...
What hazards frequently occur at workplaces?
New Jersey employers may go to significant steps to make sure their workplace remains safe. Despite their best efforts, workers may suffer injuries. And then, there are instances where employer negligence factored into the accident. Employees, independent contractors,...
Workers’ compensation claims should be filed immediately
When New Jersey residents get sick or hurt at work, they'll need to file a workers' compensation claim. Workers' compensation, also known as workers' or workman's comp, is a type of insurance that covers lost wages, medical expenses and any rehabilitation costs for...
