Serious injuries often leave victims in New Jersey with no other choice but to file for Social Security disability. This is especially true for those who are permanently disabled. But the problem that most face is determining if they are qualified for Social Security...
Injuries
Facts about myocardial contusion after car accidents
In New Jersey, car accidents often lead to injuries, some more serious than others. Many times, these personal injuries are not immediately apparent and may take days or weeks to manifest. This is especially true for myocardial contusion, a serious internal injury...
Bill Paxton medical malpractice lawsuit settled
Movie fans in New Jersey may remember Bill Paxton from his roles in Hollywood blockbusters like “Titanic” and “Twister,” and they were likely saddened when he passed away unexpectedly in 2017. Paxton suffered the stroke that took his life less than two weeks after he...
Treating and compensating your catastrophic injury
Anyone who experiences a catastrophic injury realizes the long path to recovery that is ahead. There are different types of catastrophic injuries, caused by life-threatening diseases or workplace accidents, that personal injury lawyers acknowledge when they file their...
New study on Viagra and long-term eye damage
Many men in New Jersey use Viagra and other sildenafil citrate pills to treat erectile dysfunction. The popular drug generates over $1 billion per year for Pfizer alone, not to mention the other companies that produce their own versions of the “blue pill.” However,...
Preventing winter slip accidents and injuries
Winter in New Jersey is a good time to play in the snow but never on ice. In the snow or ice, it's easy to slip and fall and cause a serious injury to any part of the body. There are certain winter slip injuries to look out for and prevent during the coldest months....
Signs of nursing home negligence that you might miss
Nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and board and care homes are residential facilities for elders throughout New Jersey. Some patients are ambulatory, and others require round-the-clock care. These elderly citizens are vulnerable to abuse because their voices...
Returning to work after a limb amputation
Unfortunately, some personal injury incidents lead to the amputation of a limb. While this is certainly a difficult life event, it is possible to overcome. Here are some helpful tips to deal with getting back to work in New Jersey after a limb amputation. Evaluate...
Workers’ compensation and mental health injuries
Many people in New Jersey suffer from mental health problems due to their occupations. Saying, "this job drives me crazy" isn’t always just a joke. Highly stressful working conditions and traumatic experiences at work can lead to short-term mental health crises as...
How to avoid the most common sports injuries
New Jersey residents who try to get in all their exercise over the weekend are likely to suffer from sports injuries. This is especially true of those who work in sedentary jobs throughout the week. Knowing the most common sports injuries can help you avoid succumbing...