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. Malpractice can also take the form of a delayed diagnosis. If you go to the doctor with a bad cough which is diagnosed...
Delayed Diagnosis: When Is It Malpractice? Continue reading…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, who was a board-certified anesthesiologist and pain management provider. Also routinely performing minimally-invasive back surgeries, Dr. Kaul operated on Mr. Jarrell to...
NJ Supreme Court Addresses Medical Malpractice Insurance Question Continue reading…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 mesh inserts caused a variety of injuries. Now, J&J has agreed to pay more than $120 million to resolve about 3,000 suits....
Johnson & Johnson Moves to Settle Transvaginal Mesh Injury Claims Continue reading…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 look for a solution that will solve the problem for the rest of the child’s life and/or reduce his or her exposure to...
Family of Child Declared Brain Dead Sues Hospital Continue reading…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 retailers to product liability lawsuits. It has been reported that hoverboards are spontaneously combusting, and riders have taken spills that have resulted in injuries....
Hoverboard Lawsuits May Take-off Continue reading…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 much to care for him or her at home. Many families turn to psychiatric facilities to care for and rehabilitate their loved ones. You would...
New Jersey Psychiatric Hospital Faces Lawsuit Continue reading…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 common practice. Authorities often don’t know that a potentially dangerous wild animal is being kept as a pet until the owner gives up...
Dog Bites Are Not the Only Animal Injury Kentuckians Need to Be Prepared For Continue reading…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 police custody or in prison. As one recent headline revealed, it is not uncommon for those awaiting arraignment to experience less-than-hospitable treatment in the county...
Appeals Panel Allows Lawsuit to Continue Between DUI Arrestee & Local Police Continue reading…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 was in serious but stable condition after the construction crews used specialized equipment to dig him out and bring him to safety. The...
Construction Accident in Midtown Continue reading…Tracy Morgan’s Comments on Accident During Emmys Spark Debate Over Driver’s Fate
What are the dangers of commenting on pending personal injury litigation prior to the conclusion?
As you may recall, comedian Tracy Morgan was involved in a catastrophic motor vehicle accident following a June, 2014 show in a Dover, Delaware casino. The accident, which left Morgan permanently injured and killed a fellow comedian riding...
Tracy Morgan’s Comments on Accident During Emmys Spark Debate Over Driver’s Fate Continue reading…New Jersey Woman Settles Slip and Fall Lawsuit With Dunkin’ Donuts
Can I recover for injuries sustained following a slip and fall in a parking lot?
Under New Jersey premises liability laws, a shop owner or store manager is required to ensure all common areas are safe and free from unreasonable danger. This duty includes not only obvious dangers, but hazards that could only...
New Jersey Woman Settles Slip and Fall Lawsuit With Dunkin’ Donuts Continue reading…Berger Man Awarded $2.8 Million in Construction Accident Lawsuit
What amount of compensation is available for a victim severely injured while working on a construction site?
Construction sites are exceptionally dangerous areas for workers and passersby alike – making it increasingly important for supervisors and managers to work diligently to avoid accidents and injuries. In one recent $2.8 million accident settlement involving a...
Berger Man Awarded $2.8 Million in Construction Accident Lawsuit Continue reading…