September 2014 - Contrada & Associates

Defective Drugs & Pharmaceutical Malpractice

A defective drug is either a prescription or an over-the-counter medication that has caused an individual harm. Injuries from a drug defect can be the result of many things, including the following: Dangerous side effects – the drug could result in unwanted side effects due to insufficient research Wrong prescription – your

30 Sep 2014 Continue Reading

Preventing School Bus Accidents

As each new school year begins, there are concerns for school bus safety. At the start of the 2014-2015 school year, there were three bus accidents reported in the news within a week of each other, highlighting the importance of safety. School bus safety is a team effort between the school,

26 Sep 2014 Continue Reading

Easy Ways to Obtain Info after Car Accident

A majority of people are aware that after being involved in a car accident, there are different steps to take to ensure that you are obtaining all the information that is necessary for insurance purposes. In some cases, the car accident may result in serious damages or injuries that would

24 Sep 2014 Continue Reading

By Charles V. Contrada
In Car Insurance Coverage, Personal Injury
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Sharing Information with Your Personal Injury Lawyer

After being involved in a car accident, there are many confusing and overwhelming things that must be dealt with, including the legal side of your accident (property damages, injuries, etc.). Some people don’t believe that there should be compensation for something that is considered to be an accident. However, the injury

18 Sep 2014 Continue Reading

By Charles V. Contrada
In Car Accident Injuries, Defective Products
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Car Accident Caused by Defective Vehicle

With the increased number of recalls that exist on vehicles today, it’s no surprise that there are vehicle accidents that are caused by defective vehicles. There are several results of accidents that are caused by defective vehicles, including injury accidents or even fatal car accidents. Vehicle Defects There are several types of

16 Sep 2014 Continue Reading

What is the Statute of Limitations?

If an individual is injured in an accident, there is a defined amount of time that they have to pursue a legal claim. This period of time is referred to as the statute of limitations. The statute of limitations keeps legal claims within a reasonable amount of time from the incident.

12 Sep 2014 Continue Reading

Faulty Medical Device Causes Injury

The term ‘medical device’ applies to countless types of medical equipment that individuals use during a treatment process. There are incidents in which patients experience injury from medical devices which constitutes a product liability claim. What is a medical device? A medical device is anything that is used by an individual to

9 Sep 2014 Continue Reading

What Should I do as a Witness of a Car Accident?

There is much confusion when it comes to what bystanders should do if first on the scene of a car accident. There have been stories in the past in which an individual has attempted to help the victim of a car accident and instead found themselves in legal trouble. The Good

4 Sep 2014 Continue Reading

Defective Product: Product Liability Claim

Defective product announcements enter the news on a daily basis. The products that can be defective and cause injury to an individual include everything from a vehicle, to a small appliance, to a small medical device. If you or a loved one suffers injury due to a defective product, you may

2 Sep 2014 Continue Reading

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