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The rideshare industry is still developing, meaning that many people are unfamiliar with the legal aspects of accidents involving Uber or Lyft drivers. The legal facts of an Uber accident raise questions and concerns that are much different than a typical vehicle collision. Because of these unique concerns, it’s advised that potential plaintiffs choose a…

Medical errors and medical negligence are not always certain to lead to a claim of medical malpractice. It is not enough to simply prove that a physician or hospital made an error or was negligent in order to successfully establish the basis for a medical malpractice claim in New Jersey. You also have to show…

These days, the internet has effectively worked its way into nearly every aspect of our lives, most notably our social lives. People use social media in order to stay up to date with important events in the lives of their friends and loved ones, to share their thoughts and feelings, and for support during hard…

For independent contractors driving for the rideshare giants Uber and Lyft, time and time on the clock is as good as money. The more time these contractors spend on the road, the more money the driver will make throughout the day, regardless of the company he or she works for. This is just the nature…

In a medical malpractice case in New Jersey, the discovery process provides a chance for both sides to obtain information from the other party relating to the claims being made in the case. Both sides can also obtain statements and copies of documents from the other party. The discovery process is extremely important to a…

When attempting to place a value on your personal injury claim at the start of the negotiation process, it’s helpful to refer to a set formula used by the involved insurance company to calculate specific damages. First, you have to find out if the insurance provider uses a formula to start. There are many possible…

For the majority of drivers, it isn’t too shocking to know that traffic congestion is a leading contributing factor to serious car crashes. Certainly, traffic isn’t nearly as hazardous to public safety as drunk or distracted driving, but this doesn’t mean traffic congestion is a negligible safety concern. In fact, nothing could be further from…

There has been a connection found between the use of talcum powder products on a women’s genital area and an increased risk of ovarian cancer. In the United States, there have been thousands of lawsuits filed against Johnson & Johnson. Plaintiffs are claiming that the defendants were aware of the increased risk of ovarian cancer…

Each year, there are more than 100,000 hernia surgeries performed in the United States, and around 80% of these surgeries now include the implantation of hernia mesh. In a majority of cases, hernia repair surgery is relatively uneventful, with most patients making a complete recovery after their procedures, but in other cases, the hernia is…

FDA Enacts Recall of All Brand Name Zantac Products  The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) enacted a recall on all prescription and over-the-counter ranitidine — more commonly known as Zantac — products effective April 1, 2020, requiring that all products be withdrawn from the market immediately.  Zantac belongs to a class of drugs referred…