January 2005. Our client was a passenger in a van carrying other employees of her company on RT 42 in Washington Twp, NJ, when suddenly, another car crossed the grass median at high speed, and slammed head on into that van. Our client had to be cut out of the car by rescue squads. At Cooper Hospital’s trauma center, she was treated over a 2 week period for numerous broken bones, collapsed lungs, and head injury, including two trips to the operating room. After a 6 month period of therapy and … [Read more...]
Consumer Report: Product Recalls
PRODUCT RECALL: Ski-Doo Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard Recall date: February 7, 2013 Recall number: 13-723 The fuel pump inlet fitting has the potential of coming into contact with the oil tank and break, causing a fuel leak that can lead to a fire. Consumers should cease using the recalled vehicles immediately and contact a dealer to schedule a repair. Number of units recalled: 10,200 See the following Consumer Report for a list of models covered under this … [Read more...]
Tips For Working With Your Doctor After An Accident
After an accident, you should have a good working relationship with your doctor, as he or she has a key role in determining how much compensation you receive and how fast and fully you recover from your injuries. Here are tips to having a good working relationship with your doctor. 1) Tell your doctor about all your injuries. Your doctor will make notes of your injuries, and these notes can show an insurance company or court the full extent of your injuries. If you don’t tell your doctor … [Read more...]
Determining Child Support in the State of New Jersey
In New Jersey, the right to receive child support is the right of the child, not the parent. All parents in this state are obligated to contribute to the support of their children, regardless of their marital status. The amount each parent must contribute is dependent on several factors. In most cases, the child support obligation of a parent is calculated using the NJ child support guidelines. Certain expenses are included in the child support guidelines, such as clothing and entertainment, … [Read more...]
Your Rights If Hurt On The Job
On the job injuries are common. If you have an injury or illness from your job, you may be entitled to money under workers' compensation laws. The injury may be from a single act (like getting hurt in a fall or getting in a car accident while making deliveries) or it may be from exposure to activities at work (like hurting your wrist from doing the same motion constantly or hearing loss from constant loud noise). Workers' compensation laws help make sure injured workers have money to care … [Read more...]
Family Law Facts with Gabriella B. Ferri Esq.
Does emancipation automatically occur at the age of 18 in the State of New Jersey? Unlike many other states, there is no automatic emancipation of a child at the age of 18. In order to emancipate a child in the State of New Jersey, either a motion must be filed with the court, or a consent order must be entered into by both parents. Because of the fact-sensitive nature of an application for emancipation, experienced legal representation can be invaluable. When will a court find that a child is … [Read more...]
Key Things To Know About Medical Malpractice
Many people undergo treatment by a doctor, dentist or other professional and are dissatisfied with the outcome. Afterwards, they often want to know whether the doctor is liable for medical malpractice. Here are some basics about medical malpractice. The general rule is that doctors are required to use the level of skill and care consistent with the prevailing standard in the community. If a doctor follows generally accepted standards of diagnosis and treatment, he or she will not be held … [Read more...]