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On Behalf of Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP | Nov 3, 2017 | Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident, Firm News
The United States death rate spikes on Thanksgiving, which should concern you if you plan to travel this holiday season as well. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, at least 40 percent of passengers killed in traffic accidents on...
On Behalf of Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP | Oct 25, 2017 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
Informed consent, in a medical setting, means that a patient or his or her representative has been given all the information necessary regarding a medical procedure or treatment. He or she must understand the potential risks and complications. Typically, an informed...
On Behalf of Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP | Oct 20, 2017 | Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident, Firm News
There are an estimated 180,000 people who suffer from fatal burns every year around the world. While many cases take place beyond U.S. borders, there are still many people who suffer within the country. Even nonfatal burns lead to problems that affect individuals,...
On Behalf of Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP | Oct 15, 2017 | Firm News, Personal Injury
A former MLB player is being sued by a catcher in relation to a 2007 mound-charging incident in Bridgeport. CATCHER CLAIMS HE SUFFERED HEAD INJURY AFTER BEING HIT BY BATTER A former MLB player is being sued by a catcher in relation to a mound-charging incident that...
On Behalf of Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP | Oct 12, 2017 | Car Accidents, Firm News
A rear-end accident may seem like it comes out of nowhere. Unlike a head-on collision, you usually don't see a rear-end collision coming, so you have no time to prepare yourself for the imminent danger. As a result, you may suffer injuries like whiplash or others due...
On Behalf of Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP | Oct 11, 2017 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
At all times, it's necessary for truck drivers to be awake, aware and focused. They need to be certain they're staying in their lanes, prepared to slow or stop for slowing traffic and in control of their vehicles. Drivers who are drowsy can't make the same quick...
On Behalf of Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP | Oct 6, 2017 | Child Injury, Firm News
It would be a difficult task to find a child who had never suffered an injury. There is a difference, though, between an injury suffered due to clumsiness or true accidents and an injury suffered because of negligence. For example, it's fairly normal for children to...
On Behalf of Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP | Sep 19, 2017 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
Trucks are incredibly large, heavy vehicles, and if they're involved in crashes, they can cause serious injuries and deaths. The destruction that can be caused by vehicles this size is scary, which is why drivers have to be properly trained to be behind the wheel....
On Behalf of Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP | Sep 18, 2017 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
When a truck driver is safe, he or she protects many people on the roads from danger. When he or she isn't, the negligent acts performed during driving can result in crashes. What should drivers be doing to keep people safe? There are actually a number of suggestions...
On Behalf of Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP | Sep 15, 2017 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
If you're hurt by someone in the medical community, there is a chance that you can file a medical malpractice claim. If you decide that you want to do so, then you need to understand the time limits that are in place. If you do not file your lawsuit within a certain...