If you experience a sudden jolt or blow to your head, you could incur a traumatic brain injury. For example, if you hit your head during a car accident or another type of serious accident, you could sustain a brain injury. According to the Brain Trauma Foundation, the...
Personal Injury
What is comparative negligence and why is it important?
If you have sustained an injury because of someone else's negligence, you may have a right to receive financial compensation. However, if the other party claims that you caused your own injuries, you might think pursuing a lawsuit is a waste of time. After an...
How do frontal lobe injuries impact your daily function?
Following an accident, traumatic brain injuries can alter the course of your life. TBIs can impact various areas of the brain. Sometimes, you may have damage in multiple areas, whereas other times, the damage may be isolated to one. However, one of the most common...
Can you get workers’ comp if you are injured while on break?
Workers' compensation covers medical expenses and lost wages associated with a job-related injury. Without this system, workers risk incurring costly treatments and employers are vulnerable to lawsuits. However, there is a gray area for those injured while on break....
How can spinal cord injuries affect your everyday life?
You may feel a rush of frustration and confusion in the time after a serious accident at work. When you go to drive your car or pick up an item, a rush of pain could stop you from doing so. Noticing the ways that spinal cord trauma influences your actions and changes...
Dog bites may lead to life-threatening infections
New Jersey dog owners have an ethical and legal obligation to control their pets. Yet, when someone shirks this duty and you suffer a serious dog bite as a result, you may face a wide range of hardships in the aftermath. In some instances, dog bites lead to...
What happens if I slip and fall on government property?
It is always devastating when you slip and fall. An injury requiring medical care is also overwhelming. If you fall on government property, can you collect damages for your injuries? More than 6 million people visited the emergency room in 2019 because of fall-related...
Many spinal cord injuries require lifelong care
Most able-bodied people take their ability to perform basic life tasks for granted. They may not think a lot about what life would be like if they suddenly lost that ability. People who have suffered from a spinal cord injury are often thrust into a life of...
Does New Jersey have a one-bite rule for when dogs hurt people?
It only takes a moment for a pleasant interaction with a dog to turn into a traumatic experience. When animals turn aggressive, they can leave lasting physical and psychological injuries for their victims. Owners should do their best to prevent their animals from...
Winter and spring are slip-and-fall seasons at your local store
Wet weather has a strong association with slippery surfaces and people getting hurt. Freezing rain and snow can cause car crashes during the winter months in New Jersey. They can also lead to people experiencing slip-and-falls while out running errands, like grocery...