STUDY SHOWS THAT MINORITIES ARE DISPROPORTIONATELY VICTIMS In a study conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, documents show that over a seven year period, local law enforcement officers shot and killed an average of 400 people a year, and that about one in four were black persons shot by white officers (approximately 96 per […]
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Recovery Compensation after the Death of a Loved One When a loved one dies because of the carelessness or negligence of another person, no amount of money can bring them back. No financial recovery can restore you to the life you had before their death. Nonetheless, you have a right to hold those responsible accountable […]
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Fetal heart monitoring is essential in alerting nurses and doctors to potential problems during birth. During labor, fetal heart monitoring can signal the onset of fetal distress and other problems that may result in the need to perform a C-section or undertake certain delivery maneuvers during birth. In most cases, fetal distress results in insufficient […]
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Drunk and impaired drivers can be held liable for any injuries and deaths they cause. In cases where a bar, restaurant, liquor store or party host serves alcohol to a visibly intoxicated person, who later causes an injury or fatal accident, that person or establishment can also be held liable under New Jersey’s dram shop law. […]
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Long-term consequences of a traumatic brain injury are not always obvious in the weeks and months following a serious car, truck, motorcycle or pedestrian accident. Depending on the area of the brain injured and the severity of the injury, people experiencing traumatic brain injury often suffer from memory loss, chronic headaches, loss of the senses of taste and […]
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The construction of a home or office building can be one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. Many of the tasks are performed at elevations high above the ground. High-rise construction involves the use of heavy equipment, power tools and complicated machinery. Here are the most common types of accidents that occur on building projects: […]
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DEALING WITH THE AFTERMATH OF A BURN INJURY One of the most debilitating and painful injuries you can suffer involves any type of burn…chemical, electrical or fire (or thermal) burns. In addition to permanent scarring and disfigurement, you can suffer nerve damage, loss of flexibility or mobility, loss of limb, depression and other emotional trauma. […]
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Black boxes and GPS in cars could encroach on the freedom of New Jersey residents as well as others throughout the nation. It appears that the potential for auto-manufacturers to use GPS technology to determine when drivers break laws is already available in most new cars. Ford’s executive VP of global marketing Jim Farley said […]
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The medical malpractice insurance carrier must still cover a doctor who lied on his policy application and who is now being sued. A New Jersey appeals court published this ruling regarding the case of DeMarco v. Stoddard. Dr. Sean Stoddard had offices in Toms River and Lakewood. He carried medical malpractice insurance with the Medical […]
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“A day at the pool” is a welcome idea during the hot summer months. Follow some simple guidelines to help keep your family safe while at community swimming pools at neighborhood centers or fitness clubs. By following these suggestions, you can minimize the risks to your children from malfunctioning pool equipment, untrained lifeguards and dangerous […]
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