Why Is Medical Malpractice a Personal Injury Tort? The two leading causes of death in the U.S are heart disease and cancer, respectively. The third-leading cause of death in this country, though, may come as a surprise. According to a 2016 … [Read more...]
The Damage Requirement in a Personal Injury Claim
In earlier blogs, we helped you understand the concept of the breach of standard of care in personal injury lawsuits, as well as the requirement that you establish a causal link between the conduct of the defendant and your losses. You cannot … [Read more...]
New Jersey Court Upholds Multimillion Dollar Judgment
New Jersey Court Decision Pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson has lost an appeal of an $11 million judgment tied to its pelvic mesh implant, in a ruling handed down last month by the New Jersey Superior Court. The New Jersey court … [Read more...]
$149,000 settlement
RAM Law Partner Ed Rebenack settles shoulder surgery litigation for $149,000. The RAM Law client was a tenant at an apartment building in Plainfield, NJ. During the 2014 winter season, the Superintendant failed to shovel snow and ice from the … [Read more...]
New Jersey Four File Vape Injury Lawsuits
Vape Injury Lawsuits The e-cigarette industry has exploded—both figuratively and literally—over the last few years. Industry experts say the alternative smoking technology is fueling a $10 billion a year business. They also acknowledge that … [Read more...]
Should I make my car insurance or health insurance primary for car accident medical bills?
Car Accident Medical Bills If you are hurt in a car accident and require medical treatment your car insurance policy is designed to provide you with medical benefits. However, a new option has developed wherein car insurers are offering you … [Read more...]
More Children Suffer Injuries from E-Cigarettes
E-Cigarette Injuries As the sales of e-cigarettes have escalated—industry watchers estimate that vaping will be a $10 billion business by 2017—so have the number of injuries caused by the product. With adults, most of the casualties have been … [Read more...]
The Standard of Care in Medical Malpractice Claims
When you’ve been injured because of someone else’s carelessness and you seek damages in a negligence action, one of the fundamental requirements of successfully prosecuting your claim is that you must show that the defendant, or … [Read more...]
Medical Errors Are More Common Than You Think
Misdiagnosis or Failure to Diagnose According to a recent study, almost every American will be the victim of an incorrect medical diagnosis at some point in their lifetime. Critics say there are multiple factors that contribute to the … [Read more...]
