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…

March 12, 2020

Medical malpractice occurs when a medical provider injures a patient by failing to render care within the applicable standards. If your medical provider’s care fell below the applicable standards and you suffered an injury as a result, you may have been the victim of medical malpractice. The Ten Questions to Ask Yourself and Your Family If you think you’ve suffered from medical malpractice, the following are questions you and your family should ask to determine whether you may have a claim for compensation: Did you suffer a severe or permanent injury while under the care of a medical professional?Did…

March 4, 2020

There are many factors that go into valuing the damages incurred in a neck injury for the purposes of an insurance claim or settlement of a legal claim. Below are some of the considerations that all parties involved in a neck injury claim must think about in coming to a conclusion on the monetary value of the injured person’s neck injury claim. The Parties’ Respective Positions The value of a neck injury case in insurance or settlement proceedings often boils down to (1) what the party at fault for the neck injury is willing to pay (or what their…

February 4, 2020

Attorney Justin Drazin of Drazin & Warshaw P.C. recently took part in a question and answer session with The Two River Times in a segment called “Around Town Red Bank.” Mr. Drazin talked about the various questions he is asked by clients seeking legal counsel when involved in a car accident. Below, you will find a sample of the questions Mr. Drazin answered as well as the information he provided in the interview. What if I am Injured in a Car Accident? Mr. Drazin recommends seeking medical care as soon as possible after a car accident. He…

January 28, 2020

Workers who are injured on the job are typically entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits for their injuries. However, a worker’s entitlement to benefits may be called into question if his or her injury occurred while the worker was on a rest or meal break. Workers’ Compensation Explained Workers’ compensation is a legal system under which employers are required to self-insure or purchase insurance to provide benefits to their employees who suffer injuries on the job or develop medical conditions as a result of their injury. The requirements for employers to participate in the workers’ compensation system vary from…