Understanding Medical Malpractice Claims
Patients who have been injured due to a medical provider’s negligence may bring a medical malpractice claim. The law recognizes that, in certain relationships, one person owes a duty of care to another. Medical professionals are relied upon for their high level of knowledge and skill and are held to a specific standard of care. […]
Textalyzers May Be Headed to New Jersey
As New Jersey continues to search for ways to deter drivers from texting while driving, a new device called a “textalyzer” may become the state’s latest law enforcement tool. Textalyzers work by detecting smartphone activity after plugging directly into a smartphone. According to the manufacturer Cellebrite, the device does not extract personal information during the […]
Textalyzers May Be Headed to New Jersey
As New Jersey continues to search for ways to deter drivers from texting while driving, a new device called a “textalyzer” may become the state’s latest law enforcement tool. Textalyzers work by detecting smartphone activity after plugging directly into a smartphone. According to the manufacturer Cellebrite, the device does not extract personal information during the […]
Most Patients Receive Opioids from Doctors’ Offices
The opioid epidemic in the United States is an open secret. Opioid addiction impacts people from all walks of life in communities across the country. New research shows that most opioids are legally-obtained by patients from their doctors. While emergency room opioid prescription is very closely regulated, doctor’s office prescriptions are not. This raises questions […]
Vision Zero Safety Initiative to Protect Pedestrians
In response to the alarming increase in traffic deaths last year, safety experts have asked New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy to adopt a statewide “Vision Zero” campaign to protect pedestrians and cyclists. Last year, New Jersey experienced a thirteen percent increase in pedestrian deaths compared to the previous year. New Jersey currently uses a program […]
Minimum Nurse-to-Patient Ratios
To deliver quality care to patients, it is important that hospitals identify the appropriate ratio of patients to nursing staff, and maintain that ratio. There have been countless studies that indicate that the higher the number of registered nurses per patient, the lower the rate of poor patient outcomes. Because hospitals might prioritize profit over […]
Benjamin Folkman Named Super Lawyer in 2018
The legal team at Folkman Law Offices, P.C., is proud to announce that managing partner, Benjamin Folkman, has been recognized as a Super Lawyer for 2018. This marks the 12th consecutive year he has been selected by Super Lawyers for this honorable distinction. Super Lawyers bestows this prestigious honor annually, offering recognition to talented and […]
Seat Belt Use and Your Personal Injury Claim
New Jersey law requires every driver and passenger to wear a seat belt anytime they are in a car traveling the state’s roads and highways. Seat belt laws are designed to save lives and minimize injuries during a car accident. The choice to not use seat belts can negatively impact a personal injury claim after […]
Ibuprofen Linked to Male Infertility
Ibuprofen is linked to male infertility, according to a study recently published in the journal, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The study was prompted by earlier research showing that the testicles of male babies were affected when mothers took aspirin, acetaminophen or ibuprofen. A co-author of the earlier study explains that all three […]
Intersection Safety Technology
There are numerous risks associated with driving. From negligent and distracted drivers, to unsafe driving conditions, car accidents and injuries occur on a daily basis and are one of the leading causes of fatal injuries in the United States. According to the United States Department of Transportation, a large number of accidents and injuries are […]
