May 10, 2020

During this Covid-19 crisis, walking and jogging have become even more popular for exercise and emotional health. However, most pedestrians don’t realize the extent of their risk from motor vehicle accidents. The body has no defense when it is struck by the moving mass of a vehicle. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reported a 3% increase in the number of pedestrians killed in traffic crashes in 2018, for a staggering total of 6,283 deaths. Risk Factors for Pedestrian Accidents (CDC data): Age Pedestrians between age 50 to 59 had the highest percentage of fatality. Children 14 years…

May 5, 2020

Objects cannot occupy the same place in time and space. When they do, a collision occurs. This basic rule of physics can be applied to the numerous car accidents that occur in the densely populated State of New Jersey and unfortunately result in the following common injuries.  What are the Most Common Auto Accident Injuries? In New Jersey, some of the most common injuries someone may sustain as a result of a motor vehicle accident include: Whiplash and neck injuries such as soft tissue and cervical strains and sprainsChest injuries causing broken ribs and collapsed lungs. Chest injuries…

April 7, 2020

Back in November of 2019, reports began surfacing about a “mystery” illness emerging in China. As experts began researching and identifying the illness, they soon learned that they were dealing with a novel disease. Since that time, the Coronavirus disease has spread to nearly every inch of the globe. Governments are responding by telling all non-essential workers to stay at home to prevent catching and spreading Covid-19. Are you one of the many essential workers who may be exposed to the virus? What are your options for recovery if you catch it? Learn everything you need to know about Covid-19…

March 24, 2020

A driver who is texting behind the wheel is a distracted driver who is at great risk for causing an accident every second that his or her eyes are off the road. In many cases, someone who is texting while driving – when involved in an accident – will likely be found responsible for the injuries and damages the injured party sustained as a result of the incident.  If you or a loved one was injured in an accident caused by someone who was texting while driving, there are steps you can take to best protect your rights and options…

March 17, 2020

Today, hospitals and medical providers try to get patients through the surgical process and subsequent recovery as quickly as possible. Although there is merit in wanting to get patients back to health as soon as possible, moving so quickly also invites the risk of surgical errors that can injure a patient. Surgical errors are some of the most common medical malpractice cases in the country, and more frequently lead to fatal outcomes for patients than other kinds of medical malpractice. If a patient is the victim of a surgical error, he, she or their family may have a…