Everyone knows that being behind the wheel of a car is dangerous when the snow is falling. Slippery road surfaces, impaired vision from blustery winds and loss of tire traction all factor into the increased danger of driving that winter presents. But have you ever wondered if car accidents and injuries are more prevalent during the winter months than during the rest of the year? The answer might surprise you. (more…)
What is a contingency fee?
A contingency fee is a type of client-lawyer fee arrangement designed to help every day people access the courts and secure justice in many different situations. Under a contingency fee arrangement the client agrees to pay a percentage of the awarded damages or settlement to the attorney only if there is a settlement or judgment in the client’s favor. If you do not win your case or receive a settlement you do not owe a dime under a contingency fee arrangement. The most common types of cases that use a contingency fee are personal injury matters. (more…)
As we near the holiday season, it is important to remember that the holidays can be a happy and joyous time of year, but it’s also a time when, statistically, traffic accidents increase. The combination of inclement weather and holiday parties combine to create a perfect storm of roadway hazard. According to 2009 data released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were 411 car accident fatalities and 140 alcohol-related deaths during the four-day Thanksgiving holiday, 262 car accident fatalities and 967 alcohol-related deaths during the three-day Christmas holiday, and 468 car accident fatalities and 199 alcohol-related deaths during the four-day New Year’s holiday. Couple that fact with the fact that traffic stops for alcohol-related traffic violation always increase in New Jersey around the holiday season, and it’s obviously far better off to stay off the road after having consumed alcohol. (more…)
Hurricane Injury Claims
If you were affected by Hurricane Sandy and have sustained injuries, lost a loved one, or have damages to your home that have made it so that you could not return, it might be in your best interest to contact an experienced personal injury lawyer in the Southern New Jersey area. Hurricane Sandy striking areas of the New Jersey shore and coastal areas caused unprecedented damage and left many unprepared for the amount of damage that was inflicted on the areas of Cape May, Egg Harbor, Atlantic City, Stone Harbor, Avalon, Wildwood, Brigantine, Ocean City, and Sea Isle. Obviously, the period of time following the effects of a natural disaster can be chaotic and stressful. If you have a family member that has been injured, it can add to this stress. Your first priority should be to ensure the health of your family members. You can call 3-1-1 to find out what hospitals are open and have the capacity. Obviously, in the event of an emergency, you should find transportation to the nearest operational hospital. After that, it may be necessary to seek relief as soon as possible. (more…)
Citing injury statistics that have been on the rise for about a decade, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued a statement requesting that schools begin treating cheerleading like any other high school sport – requiring physicals, and having qualified coaches and medical protocols.
Currently, the New Jersey High School Sports Association doesn’t classify cheerleading as a sport, however some school districts do independently. Pennsylvania changed the classification last year. (more…)
An article over the weekend stated that AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center has reported an increase in the number of patients seeking emergency medical attention for ocean-related injuries this year. The statement is only in reference to the number (which has reportedly doubled to 24) of patients seen at their Atlantic City location. Although there are many injuries, including broken limbs, water inhalation, and head and limb injuries, that are the most common ocean injuries, spinal cord injuries are what they are seeing most. Also stated was the fact that they saw eight trauma patients seeking immediate care for spinal cord injuries during the last week of July alone – six involving surfing accidents and two involving watercraft accidents.
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