Last fall a commuter train that was approaching the Hoboken Terminal crashed into barriers at the end of the tracks, injuring 100 passengers. Another person who was waiting on the platform was killed when part of the ceiling collapsed. Just before the...
Man Crushed to Death in Compactor at N.J. Salvage Yard
Workplace accidents take the lives of close to 100 New Jersey residents each year and injure far more. If you know someone who has been injured or killed in a workplace accident, you know first hand the devastation these accidents cause.
A 22-year old...
First Cell Phones, Now Washing Machines—Samsung Faces New Class Action Lawsuit
Consumers reeling from the possibility that their new Samsung phone might explode in their pockets now have a new concern—that the top of their Samsung washing machine might fly off.
Massive Recall of Washing Machines Sold in the United StatesThe U.S. Consumer...
Teen Hit by NJ Transit Train in Bloomfield
Being struck by a moving train is an event that usually ends in death. On rare occasions someone survives this catastrophe. On those occasions, is the railroad responsible for that person’s injuries? That depends on the person’s status. If the person was...
Judge’s Comment to Jurors Leads to New Trial for Personal Injury Plaintiff
Jury trials can be risky for both plaintiffs and defendants, filled with unexpected pitfalls. They can also be treacherous terrain for the judge. In a recent New Jersey personal...
Taking the Bus? You Are Taking Your Life In Your Hands
For many people taking public transportation is part of their daily routine. They wake up, get ready and hop on New Jersey Transit. If you are planning to take a bus, or any other form of public transportation, you should know that you are not one hundred percent safe. Just like driving a...
Construction Worker Sues Samsung for Burn Injuries From Exploding Phone
The problems with Samsung's exploding cellphone, the Galaxy Note 7 are now well known. All 2.5 million of the combustible phones shipped have been recalled, and the first lawsuits have already been...
What To Do When You Are Injured
If you are injured in an accident, in addition to your pain and suffering, you may be left dazed and confused and not know what to do. Regardless of how badly your were injured, it may be necessary to take legal action...
New Jersey High Court Lets Paralyzed Plaintiff Sue, Despite Signed Waiver
Whether you are having surgery, joining a gym, or boarding an amusement park ride, it is not uncommon to sign a waiver of legal liability. A New Jersey man signed one in 2010 before taking a ride at...
When Caps on Medical Malpractice Are Unjust
Caps on medical malpractice claims vary from state to state. In Florida, the caps on non-economic damages (damages based on subjective criteria, such as emotional pain, loss of affection, and psychological support) have been consistently low. When a 24-year-old mother in Fort...