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Theft Statistics The FBI reports that an estimated $5.6 billion was lost due to theft crimes across the country in 2017. Robberies resulted in an estimated $438 million in losses, while burglaries resulted in about $3.4 billion in property loss the same year. These crimes all share the common factor of taking property that doesn’t belong to the person, but… [read more]

Statistics About Medical Malpractice Lawsuits In 2012, an injured patient was paid compensation from a medical malpractice lawsuit about every 43 minutes. Overall, a whopping $3 billion was paid out in these lawsuits. Medical malpractice lawsuits related to surgical errors make up a large portion of these cases. Around 4,000 individuals are injured every year from preventable surgical errors. Read… [read more]

Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Statistics Approximately five million elderly citizens suffer from abuse or neglect every year. That’s about one in ten. Sadly, many of these abusive or neglectful incidents occur within nursing homes. Studies consistently reveal that elderly neglect is even more frequent in these institutions dedicated to caring for the elderly. When nursing home negligence occurs, victims… [read more]

When a company is sued or sues another person or entity, there are many considerations it must weigh in order to determine what the best litigation strategy is in light of the particular facts of the case. Perhaps the most essential tool in determining the best litigation strategy for a particular case is to utilize a process known as “discovery.”… [read more]

When couples who have children together are contemplating splitting up, figuring out a feasible child custody arrangement should be a primary consideration. Sometimes, couples can come to a custody agreement without getting the courts involved. However, when couples cannot agree on a custody arrangement, the courts must consider certain factors that are enumerated in New Jersey law to determine how… [read more]