On Behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | Aug 31, 2021 | Injuries
Last year, fewer motorists took to the roadways across New Jersey and the rest of the nation, but this did not lead to a decline in road fatalities. Instead, road and cyclist deaths both increased in 2020. This raises questions about what is causing the uptick and...
On Behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | Aug 24, 2021 | Injuries, Slip-and-fall Accidents
Falls can have a substantial effect on the quality of life for older adults in New Jersey. Even minor falls can cause serious injuries that impact victims’ independence. Families and caretakers can play a meaningful role in preventing falls through education and...
On Behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | Mar 12, 2021 | Injuries
With rare exception, insurance companies make money by paying as little as possible or nothing at all for accident claims. Consequently, insurance adjusters are usually looking out for the best interests of their employers instead of what is good for you. Before...
On Behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | Feb 17, 2021 | Injuries
When you seek out a lawyer for a personal injury case, you may have concerns about how to pay him or her. With medical bills and other expenses looming overhead, you may wonder how you could afford an attorney at all. Fortunately, many personal injury lawyers utilize...
On Behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | Jan 28, 2021 | Injuries
After a catastrophic event like a car collision, workplace accident or motorcycle crash, you might start to see your medical bills and other expenses quickly add up. To make sure you do not carry the burden of lost wages, cost of medical care and rehabilitation,...
On Behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | Apr 30, 2020 | Injuries
Losing one person’s income in a two-earner household can be difficult. If you live in a single-earner household, however, the loss can be devastating. While two-earner households are increasingly common, there are still many situations where only one person...
On Behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | Apr 20, 2020 | Injuries
A spinal injury is always a serious medical situation. If you suffer such an injury, it can be scary. You may not know what happens next or if you will recover fully. According to MedicineNet, not every spinal cord injury will be permanent. There are several factors...
On Behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | Feb 14, 2020 | Injuries
A city or local municipality owes a duty of care to ensure that its streets, sidewalks and public areas are safe for pedestrian traffic. Walkways connected to public property must be free of ice, snow and defects such as cracks or gaps. If you slip or trip and fall...
On Behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | Feb 11, 2020 | Injuries
The word catastrophic elicits images of suffering. A catastrophic event is often sudden, extraordinarily damaging and frequently permanent. When it comes to a catastrophic injury, the definition remains the same. This type of personal injury is permanent physical...
