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Documenting Your Injuries: The Importance of Medical Records in Claims

In any personal injury lawsuit, having evidence will be crucial to proving your case. As the plaintiff, you must establish four elements: The defendant owed you a duty of care. The defendant breached that duty of care. That breach was what caused your injuries. You incurred damages related to those injuries. Your medical records will be the main evidence you use to prove elements 3 and 4. Medical records are the perfect way to establish a timeline of your injuries…

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Types of Personal Injury Cases: From Slips and Falls to Car Accidents

In legal terms, personal injury refers to injuries inflicted on a person’s body rather than to their property or their reputation. In practice, personal injury law encompasses a wide range of cases and situations. The attorneys practicing personal injury law must be well-versed in various topics if they hope to effectively represent their clients. At Malamut Law, we have been practicing personal injury law in New Jersey and Pennsylvania for more than 20 years. Here are the most common types…

The Best Places to Go for Personal Injury Resolution

If you’ve been hurt in an accident, you may be wondering, “Do I need an attorney?” While you can certainly go after a personal injury claim yourself, unless you know personal injury laws inside and out, it could do more harm than good. There’s an old adage in law: “A man who is his own lawyer has a fool for a client”. Below, we look at why an experienced attorney is the best place to go for personal injury resolution. Attorneys Know How to…

Dealing with NJ Personal Injury Claims Involving Children

Seeing your child in pain is one of the worse things to experience. But what happens if someone caused that pain? Naturally, you’ll want to fight for your child’s rights and ensure they get the compensation they deserve. Below are some important points for dealing with New Jersey personal injury claims that involve children. Common New Jersey Personal Injury Claims Involving Children Any injury is awful, but injuries to children can be particularly tragic. Whether your children are on playgrounds, at school or in daycare, you trust these…

What Should You Do Immediately After An Injury?

Suffering any type of personal injury puts a halt on the life you’re used to. From illness to severe pain, putting your life on hold can cause you to miss work and cost you and your loved ones money. Accidents are very often someone else’s fault due to reckless behavior, negligence or a simple mistake. This means that you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Common Personal Injury Accidents Personal injury claims cover a broad range. Common incidents include: Motor vehicle accidents Slip and fall accidents…

Which Safety Regulations Prevent Falls on Construction Sites?

Construction sites are notoriously dangerous work environments, and falls from heights are the leading cause of injuries and fatalities in construction, and though it may sound counterintuitive, they are especially common among residential construction workers. Though these smaller projects may not involve the same towering heights as those involved in corporate and commercial projects, they still have the potential to be deadly. The statistics on the personal injuries sustained as a result of falls are shocking: more than 200 construction workers…

Could Your Headache be a Brain Injury?

It could be weeks after an incident, but a nagging headache could be the sign of something more serious than your average personal injury. Whether it was a car accident or a slip and fall at a retail location if you hit your head during an accident and have a headache after, it could be worthwhile to seek medical care and err on the side of caution. Even if you went to a hospital immediately following such an accident, something…

Does Warmer Weather Coincide with Increased Pedestrian and Vehicle Accidents?

While it seems as if winter is holding on for dear life in our region, there’s no doubt that we’re seeing glimmers of spring. The sun is warmer, the birds are singing, the daffodils are blooming, and the roadways are starting to see more cyclists, runners and walkers. If you have been anxiously awaiting higher temperatures so you can move your workout from the gym to the great outdoors, don’t let your happiness override your vigilance. With more people outside…

Choosing the Right Personal Injury Lawyer for your Case

Finding the right lawyer for your case is more than finding someone who has been successful in cases. Instead, it comes down to who checks the most off your personal list. In some cases, who you have a better “vibe” with can determine who is the best choice. In other cases, their history and connections could sway who you hire. While each case is individual and specific to the circumstances that appear, there are a few things to go over…