By ggwmlaw | Published January 6, 2014 | Posted in Blog | Tagged Tags: personal injury lawyer, tort reform | Leave a comment
Many industries have perpetuated the notion that lawsuits are out of control and responsible for many of America’s ills. Unfortunately, public policy decisions and personal decisions are often made based on these myths: Myth — The number of lawsuits filed is skyrocketing: In reality, tort cases comprise only 4.4 percent of state court filings. Further, Read More
Read MoreThere are several myths regarding medical malpractice suits, which misinform lawmakers and patients in the United States. These myths support the ideas that there are too many malpractice cases, and that those malpractice cases are the source of various problems in the country, including high premium costs and an alleged doctor shortage. These assertions are Read More
Read MoreThe New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety (DHTS) is reminding everyone to be safe in school zones now that school is back in session. School zones affect pedestrians, buses, parent-driven vehicles and student-driven vehicles. Unfortunately, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for children in New Jersey, and on average, one pedestrian Read More
Read MoreFor some women, the experience of childbirth triggers emotional problems, including post-traumatic stress disorder. This is especially true when mothers had complications during childbirth or a difficult birth process. Unfortunately, such complications are often caused by medical errors that can result in lasting injury to a newborn. Although serious birth injuries are rarer than they Read More
Read MoreMotor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for teens in the United States and in New Jersey. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), teen drivers are three times more likely to be involved in a fatal crash than all other drivers. Further, 43 percent of teens admit to texting while Read More
Read MoreElder abuse includes several types of mistreatment and violence inflicted on individuals who are more than 65 years old, usually by a caregiver or someone an elder trusts. The true scope of elder abuse in the United States is unknown, since many incidents go unreported. There are six major types of elder abuse: Physical abuse Read More
Read MoreMany drivers have become acclimated to an automobile-centered lifestyle and fail to acknowledge the rights of bicyclists. Thousands of law-abiding cyclists are injured, and hundreds are killed, each year by negligent drivers. In 2011, 677 pedalcyclists — which includes bicyclists and cyclists who ride two-wheel non-motorized vehicles, tricycles and unicycles powered solely by pedals — Read More
Read MoreIn New Jersey, children under 80 pounds or under 8 years old must ride in a child seat. Using a child safety seat greatly reduces the risk of death and protects children from injuries in the event of a crash. Parents and caregivers have the responsibility of ensuring children are in a child safety seat Read More
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