Dog and cat bites can be very dangerous if they get infected. This will happen to a certain percentage of dog and cat bites every year, and studies have found that cat bites are slightly more likely to get infected. But either one can be problematic and each incident...
Personal Injury
The federal government is tackling the issue of intimate exams during surgery
Most people don’t realize that New Jersey has a law prohibiting pelvic and other exams of intimate areas while a patient is under anesthesia without their informed consent if that exam is unrelated to the procedure they’re undergoing. Likely, most people aren’t aware...
Suing your gym for catastrophic injuries due to faulty equipment
Gyms are supposed to be havens for health and well-being. What happens when faulty equipment turns your workout into a nightmare? If you suffer catastrophic injuries due to a malfunctioning machine, you might be wondering if an opportunity legal recourse exists. The...
Tips for driving safely on the ice
One of the main hazards of driving in the winter is suddenly encountering in patch of ice. It can happen without warning on roads that previously felt like they had plenty of traction. So what should you do in that moment, when you find yourself on the ice? Here are a...
Putting the phone away doesn’t stop driver distraction
A phone is a common example of driver distraction. Drivers are supposed to hold the wheel, which they cannot do if they’re holding the phone. They’re supposed to look at the road and the traffic around them, which they cannot do if they’re looking down at the screen....
Half of accident injuries happen at intersections
Intersections are incredibly dangerous. Some studies have found that about 25% of all traffic deaths happen at an intersection every year. The statistics are even more dire for injuries, with about 50% of them occurring in accidents that happen at intersections. Of...
What if you feel tired when driving?
Driver fatigue is responsible for a lot of crashes each year. While most drivers notice when they are a bit drowsy, they also often continue driving. Perhaps they figure that being tired is part of life, and if they stopped what they were doing every time they felt a...
What happens after a crash caused by a delivery vehicle?
Online retail operations and a surge in on-demand delivery services have made modern life infinitely more convenient. People can order replacement power cords for their laptops and have them at their homes in a day or two. They can order their groceries online and...
An often-overlooked driving distraction
There are many different types of driving distractions, but people tend to focus on the same things most of the time. For instance, most drivers are well aware that texting and driving is a form of distraction. Others know that talking to passengers in the car means...
Who covers the costs of a parking lot slip-and-fall?
Some of the most severe collisions that occur each year in New Jersey take place during times of winter weather. Even when New Jersey residents reach their destination, they may still be at risk until they actually get inside, away from the winter weather. Parking...