There is a reason why the car accidents that occur in Ocean County are referred to as "accidents." This may prompt you to be understanding towards whomever caused the collision that you were involved in. Yet what if it is discovered that said driver should not have...
Year: 2018
How dangerous is power-line work?
Power and cable lines are not things that many New Jersey residents think about unless the services they deliver are down. Unless they are in your home, you probably do not think about the workers who install and repair those lines either, although there are several...
Lawsuit filed after assisted living patient was over-medicated
Most in Ocean County may associate wrongful death lawsuits with cases were a person's negligence may have contributed to the death of another, but not to the point of warranting criminal charges. This essentially implies that this particular legal recourse option is...
Does Workers’ Comp pay death benefits?
When someone you love dies due to the fault of another, it may seem monstrous at first to think in terms of compensation for that loss, especially if that loss occurs in your immediate family. Shock and grief are overpowering emotions that can blot out everything...
Why estate planning is not just for rich people
When it comes to the topic of estate planning, many people dismiss the idea without even having any information about it. The word "estate" often conjures up ideas of vast sums of wealth and assets, and people who do not have a high net worth think that estate...
Dental malpractice can be deadly
New Jersey residents, like other news followers, have likely heard the horror stories of doctors removing the wrong organ, amputating the wrong limb, or leaving surgical tools inside of patients. You may not realize that dentists make errors, too, and some of them can...
Airbag recall biggest in U.S. history
Ocean County drivers must realize the risks of the road, which are often increased by other drivers who are inexperienced or careless. Texting, speeding and DUI drivers endanger thousands of lives every year, and so do defective products. Add bad products to dangerous...
Wrongful death lawsuit filed against defunct flight school
Anyone that has ever participated in an activity in Ocean County that could be viewed as dangerous may likely have been presented with a liability waiver prior to doing so. Things like flying, sky diving, scuba diving or parasailing carry with them certain risks, so...
What Is Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy?
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a serious medical condition that can occur after a person sustains repeated head injuries. This condition can cause lifelong effects and has even been associated with an increased risk of depression and suicidal...
What are the responsibilities of an injured employee?
Any kind of injury has the potential to traumatize a victim. Getting hurt is not just physically painful—it is often emotionally taxing and financially straining as well. The impact of an injury might be even worse when it happens at work. You were simply trying...