On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Jun 21, 2018 | Firm News
Riding a motorcycle is fun, but it also comes with some inherent risks. Due to the fact you have significantly less protection on a motorcycle than you do in a car, you run a higher risk of sustaining a serious injury if you are in a crash. This makes...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Jun 18, 2018 | Firm News
Workers’ compensation is supposed to be a no-hassle method of getting your medical care covered and your bills paid while you’re unable to work due to a job-related injury or illness. In fact, the program is designed to be less expensive and easier for...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Jun 13, 2018 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
If you drive very much at all, you’ve probably seen the signs on the back of a lot of commercial vehicles that say something like, “How is my driving?” They’re followed by a number you can call if you have comments or concerns. It’s...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Jun 8, 2018 | Firm News
In some cases, it may be extremely obvious who is most at fault for a car crash. No one likes dealing with their insurance companies, and the other driver may present you with a decent amount of cash to make the incident go away. As much of a hassle as it might...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Jun 8, 2018 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
Most physicians and surgeons are highly professional — especially when a patient is under their care. However, one plastic surgeon seemed to think that dancing, singing and joking around about her patient’s bodies — on film, no less — during...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Jun 8, 2018 | Birth Injury, Firm News
Shoulder dystocia occurs during vaginal births when the baby’s shoulders get stuck during a vaginal birth even though the baby is in the normal birthing position (with his or her head facing downward). It’s incredibly dangerous. Both the baby and the...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Jun 7, 2018 | Firm News, Nursing Home Neglect
Most people have never seen a bed sore — so it’s hard to recognize what’s happening when a loved one first develops them. For the most part, human bodies are fairly resilient. However, as people age, their skin becomes a lot more fragile. When...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Jun 5, 2018 | Firm News
What can you do when your workers’ compensation claim is unfairly denied? You don’t have to give up. In fact, you shouldn’t. Denials are a common issue because employers generally don’t have a lot to lose if they dispute a claim. Generally, the...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Jun 4, 2018 | Firm News
Maybe it happened like this: You took your toddler over to visit your mother. Her dog has always been good with children; but during a confusing moment, it gets anxious about the child petting her too hard. The dog then bites the child seriously enough that...