Judge’s Comment to Jurors Leads to New Trial for Personal Injury Plaintiff
When are a judge's ex parte remarks to a jury so prejudicial that the plaintiff or defendant must be granted a new trial?
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...
Judge’s Comment to Jurors Leads to New Trial for Personal Injury Plaintiff Continue reading…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...
Taking the Bus? You Are Taking Your Life In Your Hands Continue reading…Construction Worker Sues Samsung for Burn Injuries From Exploding Phone
What legal causes of action do have when filing a lawsuit against a corporation whose defective product caused you serious personal injury?
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...
Construction Worker Sues Samsung for Burn Injuries From Exploding Phone Continue reading…What To Do When You Are Injured
What steps should I take after I am injured in an accident?
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...
What To Do When You Are Injured Continue reading…New Jersey High Court Lets Paralyzed Plaintiff Sue, Despite Signed Waiver
Does a signed waiver of liability bar a victim from filing a lawsuit for gross negligence?
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...
New Jersey High Court Lets Paralyzed Plaintiff Sue, Despite Signed Waiver Continue reading…When Caps on Medical Malpractice Are Unjust
How a family's unfairly capped payment became a $4.3 million dollar award
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...
When Caps on Medical Malpractice Are Unjust Continue reading…Parents Sue for Malpractice After One Twin Dies in Childbirth.
A wrongful death lawsuit filed in Mercer County, New Jersey alleges that two doctors and the staff of a Hopewell hospital were negligent in delivery of twins, causing the death of the second of the two newborns. Doctors and Nurses Fail to Address Clear Problems With the Delivery
The father of the twins...
Parents Sue for Malpractice After One Twin Dies in Childbirth. Continue reading…Details of Rutgers University Settlement with Basketball Player Emerge
Can students sue a coach or school administrators for abusive conduct?
Basketball coach Bob Knight is legendary for winning championships -- and throwing chairs. While his controversial, combative style may have coincided with wins for Indiana, similar behavior by others can lead to big losses. A recent settlement involving another coach, this time at...
Details of Rutgers University Settlement with Basketball Player Emerge Continue reading…Malpractice Claims Increase with the Use of Electronic Health Records
Why do malpractice claims increase when Electronic Health Records are used?
According to The Doctors Company, a Napa-based medical malpractice insurance company with 78,000 members, the increasing use of electronic health records (EHR) is causing an increase in medical errors and, therefore, in malpractice liability. The Doctor's Company reports settling almost...
Malpractice Claims Increase with the Use of Electronic Health Records Continue reading…Horrifying Statistics on Teen Driving During the Summer Months
Why are there so many vehicular accidents involving teens during the summer?
During the "100 Deadliest Days" that begin with Memorial Day, 10 people die daily from a crash involving a teen driver. Much of this awful statistic has to do with the fact that teenagers are off from school in the summer. Their...
Horrifying Statistics on Teen Driving During the Summer Months Continue reading…New Jersey Mother Sues After Being Paralyzed In Obstacle Course Race
Can a recreational event organizer or sponsor be held liable when a participant who signed a release is injured?
When a 40-year-old Morris County, New Jersey mother of four entered the Spartan Race at Citi Field, she expected a physically challenging obstacle course. She did not expect that her participation would lead to the...
New Jersey Mother Sues After Being Paralyzed In Obstacle Course Race Continue reading…Action Park: A Piece of New Jersey’s Personal Injury History
What types of injuries were sustained at this New Jersey theme park?
When you go to an amusement park you are likely seeking a thrill. Although the rides can get your adrenaline pumping, they are usually considered safe for public use. While your chances of falling out of the rollercoaster or drowning on the...
Action Park: A Piece of New Jersey’s Personal Injury History Continue reading…