What Are the Duties of Nursing Home Operators? The operators of assisted-living and nursing home facilities have certain duties and responsibilities with regard to protecting residents and patients from potential sources of injury or abuse. They must put appropriate measures in place to protect against falls, ensure residents don’t suffer from malnutrition or dehydration, and […]
Virus Leads to Less Traffic But Higher Average Speeds With New Jersey under shelter-in-place orders, there are few places people can go, which means less traffic on the roads. That should make the streets and highways safer, shouldn’t it? Well, that depends on how you look at things. In New Jersey and across the country, […]
Recovering for Insurance Broker Malpractice When you’ve made significant investments in a home or other property, or if you own or operate a business, there are risks that may be difficult or impossible to manage on your own. That’s one of the primary functions of insurance—to allow you to purchase protection when you need it. […]
The Duties of Property Owners to Maintain Sidewalks As our nation battles the COVID-19 pandemic, and we honor social-distancing requirements and shelter-in-place orders, many of us find ourselves looking for ways to avoid cabin fever. Fortunately, the New Jersey shelter-in-place order allows you to engage in outdoor recreational activities, provided you keep at least six […]
When Does an Improper Diagnosis Rises to the Level of Malpractice? With advances in modern science and medicine, we sometimes expect doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals to be infallible and assume they will quickly and accurately determine the cause of an illness or nature of an injury. The likelihood of accurate diagnosis is fairly […]
Taking Responsibility for Your Own Safety as a Biker Over the past decade, there have been numerous national and local campaigns designed to increase awareness of the presence of motorcycles and bikers on the nation’s roadways. Unfortunately, they haven’t had much of an impact. In many instances, the first response of the other motorist is […]
Can Someone Other Than a Driver Be Responsible for Your Injuries? When you’ve been hurt in a motor vehicle accident through no fault of your own, the first response is to look to the at-fault driver for compensation for your losses. But are you limited to pursuing damages from the negligent motorist and their insurance company? Not […]
A Motor Vehicle Accident Is Never “Too Minor” In the aftermath of a collision, it can be easy to ignore the possible consequences of the accident, especially when you feel like you’ve walked away unharmed. The reality is that there are always consequences when you collide with another vehicle. While your losses may seem negligible, […]
Protecting Your Loved Ones in Nursing Homes or Assisted Living It’s always a difficult decision to place a loved one in a nursing home or assisted-living care, but that decision can be even more painful if that person becomes the victim of neglect or abuse. Unfortunately, as nursing homes and assisted-living centers become more focused […]
When toSeek Civil Damages as Well as Workers’ Compensation In New Jersey, as in all states, when you are injured on the job, you can file a workers’ compensation claim fordisabilitybenefits andreimbursement of your medical expenses. The New Jersey workers’ compensation law is part of what’s known as the “great bargain,” a legislative act intended to benefit […]
Hurt on a snowy or icy road in New Jersey because another driver was going too fast or didn’t properly clean off his windshield? Slippery roads and poor visibility are the two most common causes of winter car accidents, truck accidents. Call Attorney Edward Lee at 973-315-9080 for proven representation
How to Prove a Medical Professional Breached the Duty of Care When you have been injured by the wrongful act of another person, you generally have the right to seek compensation for your losses—lost wages and income, unreimbursed medical expenses, pain and suffering, loss of companionship and consortium, and loss of enjoyment of life. As a practical […]
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