Car accidents can lead to various leg injuries, ranging from mild to severe. These happen often due to the positioning of the lower body in a vehicle and the force of impact involved in collisions. These injuries often result from the lower legs being pinned, hit by loose objects, or jolted by the sudden stop …
Sleep apnea, a condition that affects the quality of your sleep, can cause serious consequences for drivers. Because of its impact on the quality of your rest, sleep apnea can impact your decision-making ability and alertness on the road, which endangers both you and others, possibly causing a car accident. If you suspect that you …
Car accidents are a leading cause of spinal cord injuries due to the intense force they exert on the body. These injuries can have long-term effects on mobility and sensation, making it crucial to understand the types of spinal injuries that can result from an accident. Below, we explain the most common spinal cord injuries …
Benefits All New Jerseyans This past August, Acting Governor Nicholas Scutari (who was serving in that position while Governor Phil Murphy was at the Democratic National Convention) signed into law S2822/A3986, which increases the contingency fee cap for attorneys in workers’ compensation cases from 20 percent to 25 percent. Scutari, the New Jersey Senate President …
The impact and stray debris from a car accident can cause a host of injuries to both driver and passengers, and our car accident attorneys at Lombardi & Lombardi, P.A. have helped clients cover many of these via insurance claims. But out of all these injuries, permanent scarring inflicts some of the most profound physical …
An expert witness provides specialized knowledge that clarifies technical details and offers opinions that can influence the outcome of a car accident case. Unlike lay witnesses, who can only testify about personal observations, expert witnesses deliver insights based on their extensive experience and training. Their role is to help the court understand intricate aspects of …
When you are involved in a car accident, the adrenaline and anxiety that sets in can make it hard to determine your next course of action. In every instance, you should always prioritize getting out of the way of further danger and then calling 911 for medical aid. Unfortunately, many car accident victims decide against …
In litigation, the customary way of doing things often becomes the precedent for doing them, even when there is a procedural rule governing those actions that is inconsistent with, if not contradictory to, the custom. This is especially true for aspects of litigation like depositions that are generally outside of judges’ lines of sight, unless …
Vacations are a time for relaxation and enjoyment, but sometimes unexpected events like car accidents can occur, turning your pleasant trip into a stressful experience. Knowing how to handle such situations, especially when you are away from home, is crucial for your safety and legal protection. If you find yourself in a car accident while …
By participating in college sports, athletes can enhance their physical fitness, learn teamwork, and hone their skills—but they also put themselves at risk. To mitigate these risks, students, parents, and coaches should understand the common accidents that can occur during collegiate athletics and what to do if an injury does occur. Though the exact accidents …
