Author: Marc S. Berman
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Injury Attorneys and Selecting Doctors
A careless driver injured you. Accordingly, you had to search the web for injury attorneys to represent you. That’s only natural. The same goes if you were the victim of a slip and fall accident, an animal bite, medical malpractice, mesothelioma, etc. Most people do not even have one accident in their lives where they need to…
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FAQ – What If You Committed Negligence Too?
Q. I had an accident, but I may have committed some negligence myself. Nonetheless, I suffered significant injuries. Can I still recover compensation for my pain and suffering, unreimbursed medical expenses, and lost income? A. In most states, including New Jersey and New York, absolutely, positively YES! Just because you may have been partially at…
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Car Crash Caused by Traffic Violation
You are driving to work one day and are injured in a car crash. An ambulance takes you to the nearest hospital. Not only did you never get to work that day, you will have to miss several weeks of work because of your injuries. Accordingly, you will lose wages. Doctors will send you medical bills. Of…
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Personal Injury Claim -What Info Is Needed?
Q. I have a possible personal injury claim. Someone else carelessly or intentionally injured me. What information and documents must I obtain early-on to support my claim? A. I am providing below a list of what you need to collect. However, first I must emphasize that it is crucial that you retain an experienced personal injury lawyer.…
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Personal Injury Lawyer Case in Teaneck
A resident of Teaneck slips and falls at a restaurant and consults a personal injury lawyer two weeks later. The restaurant is located on Cedar Lane, not far from the victim’s home. At the time of the accident, the victim stood in line at a self-service portion of the restaurant. She eyed the salad bar. The…
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What is Medical Malpractice? – FAQ
What is Medical Malpractice? I am often asked that question by potential clients. Rather than just reciting the legal theory, here are some FAQs that explain, in practical terms, exactly what is medical malpractice: Q. I had a bad result from a medical procedure. Exactly what is medical malpractice? Can I sue my doctor? A. Possibly. But…
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How to Sue the Government on Time
Here are some FAQ on how to sue the government for personal injury. The questions focus on the deadlines involved. Q. Is there a deadline to sue the government for personal injury? A. Yes. A key aspect of knowing how to sue the government is knowing the deadline. Q. What is a “personal injury statute…
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New Jersey Personal Injury Statute of Limitations
Q. What’s a New Jersey personal injury statute of limitations? A. Let’s first break down the phrase New Jersey personal injury statute of limitations into its parts, and then define each part separately. A statute of limitations is the legal deadline to file a lawsuit. If you miss the deadline, you lose your right to…
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Fair Lawn Slip and Fall Lawyer Case
You are walking in front of a business. Suddenly, you slip and fall on a bump in the sidewalk. You suffer great pain in your back. You are taken to the emergency room. There, the doctors order x-rays, MRIs, and other tests. Say you live in Fair Lawn. After the incident, you are disabled for…
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Saving Money on Your Prescription Drugs
You are injured in a slip and fall accident at a store in Paramus. The business failed to clear a spill of liquid on the floor. Let’s say that you live in Elmwood Park. An ambulance takes you to the emergency room at Hackensack Hospital. The doctors treat your injuries. They admit you to the…