New Jersey Medical Malpractice Lawyers: Apology Laws

Currently, at least 36 states have adopted so-called “apology laws.” These laws prohibit victims of medical malpractice from using a physician’s apology to them in a malpractice lawsuit. Although the number of states enacting these laws is growing every year, insurance companies and defense lawyers often discourage negligent doctors from making apologies. There are two…

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Police Investigating Fatal Car Crash in Hamilton

Police are investigating a fatal car crash in Hamilton, Mercer County, New Jersey. The accident occurred Wednesday morning around 5:45 am and caused one fatality and injured two other individuals. No other information regarding the car crash is available now. During prime commuting times, motor vehicle accidents occur on a more frequent basis. Since the…

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New Jersey Train Accident Lawyers: Long Island Railroad Commuter Train Derails

Early this morning, during rush hour, a Long Island Railroad (LIRR) commuter train derailed in Brooklyn, New York, causing personal injuries for many passengers. As many as 100 passengers sustained non-life-threatening injuries while aboard the train. According to New York’s Office of Emergency Management, the train, allegedly traveling at a very low speed, apparently hit the…

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New Jersey Medical Malpractice Lawyer: Court Refuses to Enforce Agreement to Arbitrate Medical Malpractice Claim

Among the many papers that new patients are often asked to sign at a healthcare provider’s office is an arbitration agreement.  By signing this agreement, the patient typically agrees to resolve any medical malpractice claims against the medical provider through the arbitration process.  Arbitration is an alternative dispute procedure that eliminates a patient’s right to…

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New Jersey Medical Malpractice Lawyers Discuss Fast Care Of Sepsis May Reduce Hospital Negligence, Save Lives

In New Jersey and across the country, hospitals face the constant threat of sepsis. When someone has a bacterial infection, sometimes the body goes into sepsis as a response to the infection, resulting in shock. More than 200,000 Americans die as a result of sepsis each year. Identifying early signs of sepsis is imperative for…

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