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Misdiagnosis and Medical Errors: Legal Recourse for Patients

When you receive medical care, it’s reasonable to expect a certain level of professionalism and expertise. After all, healthcare is absolutely a matter of life and death. That’s why medical professionals of all types are legally bound to administer appropriate treatment from the moment they agree to provide medical care to a patient. Unfortunately, medical professionals are human, and they are capable of making errors. Misdiagnoses, failure to diagnose, prescription errors, and surgical errors are all examples of medical errors…

Economic vs. Non-Economic Damages in Wrongful Death Cases

When you lose a loved one due to someone else’s negligence or intentional actions, the damage you experience is wide-ranging. In the legal profession, we pursue many types of damages on behalf of our clients. These can include financial losses as well as trauma, pain, suffering, and even future damages that stem from the case. Damages are sorted into two major categories: economic and non-economic. You may be wondering what these terms mean and how they are used in the…

Recovering Damages in Emotional Distress Cases: Legal Options

When you think about personal injury cases, physical injuries like burns, broken bones, lacerations, and muscle pain come to mind. Indeed, these are all examples of injuries that could result in a client receiving monetary damages. Of course, not all injuries are purely physical. Some injuries are less tangible but can affect a person’s well-being just as much as physical injuries. In the legal field, we often refer to these injuries as emotional distress, mental anguish, or pain and suffering,…

Mental Health and Workers’ Comp: Breaking the Stigma

Most employers in the State of New Jersey are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance, except in some limited circumstances. This type of insurance is intended to help workers suffering from work-related injuries or illnesses with compensation for medical bills and lost time at work. While you may think of workers’ comp as something that covers physical injuries and illnesses, it can also cover mental health conditions like stress, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other conditions caused by working…

E-Scooter and E-Bike Safety: What You Need to Know and What to Do If You’re Injured

As personal injury attorneys, we’ve seen firsthand how the growing popularity of e-scooters and e-bikes has transformed urban mobility. These electric-powered rides are convenient, eco-friendly, and fun. However, they’re not without risks. Accidents involving e-scooters and e-bikes have been on the rise, leading to serious injuries for riders and pedestrians alike. In this blog, we’ll discuss essential safety tips for riding e-scooters and e-bikes and outline the critical steps to take if you’re ever injured while operating one. E-Scooter and…

Winter Weather Safety: Preventing Slip-and-Fall Accidents This Season

In the brutally cold winters of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, everyone is at risk of sustaining serious injuries in a slip-and-fall accident. Whether you fall down some icy steps, slip on an uncleared sidewalk after a snowstorm, or take a spill due to other winter hazards, the result will likely be the same. You could have serious injuries, including broken bones, back pain, or head trauma, that cause you to miss time at work and accumulate significant medical bills. As…

The Role of a Personal Injury Attorney: How They Can Help Your Case

When you are injured because of another person’s actions or negligence, it makes sense to seek monetary compensation. After all, you may have medical bills to pay related to your accident. You may have missed time at work. You may be suffering from ongoing pain and suffering. You may even desire to punish the person responsible in cases where they were excessively or criminally negligent. As you pursue compensation, a personal injury attorney like the ones at Malamut Law will…

Understanding Wrongful Death Claims: Legal Recourse for Families

Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult things a family can ever face. When a cherished family member passes away, it’s bad enough; when their death comes as a result of someone else’s actions or negligence, it can be even harder to accept. As a family member, you may be angry. You may be unable to pay your bills. You may want to ensure that the people responsible are held accountable. Hiring a wrongful death attorney may…

Pregnancy Rights in the Workplace: Know Your Legal Protections

For women who want to start or expand their family, remaining in the workforce can be fraught with challenges. Before the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, they had no protections under the law from being fired or disciplined by their employer. Although the law has since been updated multiple times to prevent pregnant women from facing discrimination in the workplace, it still happens. As a woman who prioritizes both work and family, it’s up to you to…

Social Media and Employment: How Your Online Presence Can Impact Your Job

Over the past 20 years, social media apps have grown to dominate many aspects of our lives. For many people, social media is where we go for news, entertainment, shopping, and to keep in touch with family and friends. As an employee, it’s important to remember that the posts you make, like, and share are not always private; in many cases, they can be seen publicly, whether you want them to be or not. Plenty of employees have found that…