MIDDLESEX COUNTY PERSONAL INJURY LAW BLOG
Traffic deaths actually dropped last year
Good news for drivers everywhere: Traffic deaths have actually started going down again, making the roads safer. The numbers from 2019 show a slight dip, something that had been lacking in recent years. Per the National Safety Council, the number of traffic deaths...
Even broken bones can lead to catastrophic consequences
When you get into a car crash, there is a potential for you to suffer from a number of serious injuries. You may have a traumatic brain injury, spinal injuries or broken bones that may not heal as expected. One of the most commonly broken bones is the scaphoid (just...
What’s the one thing you can do to instantly become a safer driver?
Are you interested in becoming a safer driver this year? Maybe you haven’t even gotten involved in an accident yourself. However, you have read plenty about car accident statistics in the United States and you know what a toll they take. You don’t want to join those...
For children, burn injuries can require intensive medical care
Burns are among the most painful injuries a person can suffer, as they can cause nerve damage, scarring and even thickening of the skin that persists long after the burn itself heals. If you've ever had a second-degree burn, you know that it can take a long time for...
If you’re hurt due to miscommunication and errors, you deserve support
When you went in for an outpatient procedure, the last thing you thought would happen was for you to suffer serious complications. While you know that not everything is predictable when you’re under general anesthesia, you were shocked to find out that you were given...
Get emergency care if you suspect a brain injury
One of the most serious injuries that can occur in a traffic collision is a brain injury. It can happen if you hit your head on the window or dashboard. It can happen if your brain spins too quickly in the skull. Sometimes, no blunt-force trauma happens at all, but...
Is your business interruption insurance not paying? You’re not alone
When you bought your business interruption insurance, you expected it to cover any losses your small business incurred if some kind of disaster ever forced you to close your doors. So, now that a disaster has actually happened, why is your insurer denying coverage?...
Spinal injuries have a lasting impact on your life
You were traveling to work when a vehicle, seemingly out of nowhere, sideswiped you. The initial impact wasn’t too serious, but it did make you put on your brakes. The next thing you knew, you were rear-ended by a vehicle that had been following too close to the rear...
The cost of dog bites: A stark look at bites in America
Did you know that the average cost of a dog bite claim is $32,072? That might seem alarmingly high, but you need to consider that a dog bite can end up requiring surgery and may significantly impact a person’s ability to work. According to data from the Insurance...
Things can happen in retail shops that can lead to slip-and-falls
As a consumer, you likely don't stop to think about the risk you incur when going into a retail shop, but there are risks that you face every time you go out to purchase something in a store. Slip-and-falls are among the most common accidents that shoppers experience...
