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  • Do Medical Malpractice Claims Traditionally See an Uptick in July?

    Posted on July 18, 2018 by Neil Durkin Law Offices

    If you’ve ever required medical treatment at a hospital — and especially if you’ve had to spend the night — then there are certain truths that you’re probably familiar with. One is that a hospital is the last place you should go if you want to get rest: the rattling…

  • Intersection Crashes Can Be Deadly. How Do They Happen?

    Posted on March 11, 2018 by Neil Durkin Law Offices

    There are many different ways that automobile accidents can happen, including head-on collisions and being rear-ended. One of the most common types of accident, and one that can lead to significant injury, is the intersection crash. Intersection crashes are more commonly known as T-bone accidents, and they happen when one…

  • Birth Injury Leads to 6-Year-Old from Pennsylvania Receiving $40 Million Medical Malpractice Award

    Posted on February 16, 2018 by Neil Durkin Law Offices

    When 6-year-old Grayson Charlton and her twin sister were about to be born at Delaware County Memorial Hospital, by all signs both girls were perfectly healthy. Though the birth was scheduled as a cesarean section, the physician proceeded with a vaginal birth, during which it was determined that Grayson was…

  • Non-Essential Personnel on the Road: Who’s Liable?

    Posted on December 17, 2017 by Neil Durkin Law Offices

    With the first snow of the season already on the record books, it’s time to revisit everything we know about driving safely in wintry weather. The first step each year to avoid automobile accidents is always to make sure your car is properly equipped with windshield wiper fluid, appropriate tires,…

  • Tips for Dealing with Discrimination at the Workplace

    Posted on November 17, 2017 by Neil Durkin Law Offices

    Whether you are facing discrimination or other harassment in the workplace, it is unacceptable for any employee to work in an environment that is hostile. However, even with the moral and legal issues that surround harassment and discrimination, it still happens in the workforce even today. When someone is targeted…

  • Avoiding Pedestrian-Related Traffic Accidents in New Jersey

    Posted on October 17, 2017 by Neil Durkin Law Offices

    October brings awareness to the importance of pedestrian safety on the roads. Between the weather changing and increased activities outside such as trick-or-treating and pumpkin picking, more motorists and pedestrians are more aware of the risks. However, these risks don’t end as Halloween passes. Pedestrians have rules applied to them…

  • Four Elements of a Successful Slip and Fall Accident Case

    Posted on September 13, 2017 by Neil Durkin Law Offices

    When you take a fall and sustain a personal injury due to someone else’s negligence, you are entitled to compensation. However, those facts alone will not win a case. Instead, certain elements must be satisfied in order to be successful in your slip and fall accident case. With the right…

  • How Do I Handle a Hostile Work Environment Professionally?

    Posted on August 12, 2017 by Neil Durkin Law Offices

    Arguments and poor attitudes are sure to happen in the workforce. From bad days to demotions and business interactions gone wrong, the workplace often holds much fodder for disagreements and hurt feelings. But when does a bad few days turn into a hostile work environment? Anecdotally, that can be left…