Delayed Diagnosis: When Is It Malpractice?
There are many forms of malpractice, ranging from administering the wrong medication to leaving a surgical tool inside the patient during an operation. Not all forms are so blatant, however. ...
NJ Supreme Court Addresses Medical Malpractice Insurance Question
In 2015, the New Jersey Supreme Court considered a pivotal medical malpractice case known as Jarrell v. Kaul. In that case, plaintiff Jarrell was under the care of Dr. Kaul, ...
Johnson & Johnson Moves to Settle Transvaginal Mesh Injury Claims
What’s the latest news on transvaginal mesh injury lawsuits? New Jersey-based medical device maker Johnson & Johnson has been facing thousands of lawsuits by women who claim the company’s vaginal ...
Nagel Rice Settles Class Action Against Electrolux for Faulty Ice Makers
February 2016 – Nagel Rice attorneys, Bruce Nagel and Randee Matloff, settled a class action against Electrolux regarding ice makers, which rather than providing “ice at your fingertips” as advertised, ...
Family of Child Declared Brain Dead Sues Hospital
What legal rights do you have if doctors are negligent in recommending and carrying out a risky procedure? When a child is suffering from a serious ailment, doctors will often ...
Hoverboard Lawsuits May Take-off
Are hoverboards a threat to consumer safety? One popular gift item this holiday season was hoverboards. As with any other consumer product, these motorized scooters may subject the manufacturers and ...
New Jersey Psychiatric Hospital Faces Lawsuit
Do you have any recourse if your loved one is injured while in a psychiatric facility? If your loved one is disabled due to mental illness, it may be too ...
Dog Bites Are Not the Only Animal Injury Kentuckians Need to Be Prepared For
A recent news report highlighted a growing problem: wild animals being kept as pets. The report noted that though keeping wild animals as pets is illegal, it is a very ...
Appeals Panel Allows Lawsuit to Continue Between DUI Arrestee & Local Police
Is there any recourse available for an individual injured while in police custody or while incarcerated? The laws of negligence apply in many settings and situations – including being in ...
Construction Accident in Midtown
What can I do if I am hurt in an accident? A recent demolition project in Midtown Manhattan caused the death of one worker and injured another. The injured person ...