New Jersey Hospital Facing Birth Injury Lawsuit
Is there a specific cause of action for a baby that dies at birth as a result of medical malpractice?
Few situations provoke as much emotion as when a baby passes away. Unfortunately, some infants do perish during the birthing process and, often times, this tragic event is the result of medical malpractice. Â Medical malpractice...
New Jersey Hospital Facing Birth Injury Lawsuit Continue reading…Testosterone Lawsuits Intensifying
Can you file a lawsuit if you suffered from cardiovascular side effects as a result of testosterone replacement therapy?
Over the last couple of years, testosterone replacement therapy has become popular among men hoping to feel younger. Â Drugs like Androgel and Axiron, produced by major pharmaceutical companies, claim to allow users to...
Testosterone Lawsuits Intensifying Continue reading…The Most Wonderful Time of the Year? Not If You Want to Avoid Drunk Drivers.
With the end of the year approaching there are bound to be numerous holiday parties, office parties and family get togethers well lubricated with alcohol. It is always great to get together with friends and family during the holidays. But, it is important that you are aware of the risk that you...
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year? Not If You Want to Avoid Drunk Drivers. Continue reading…Drugs and Driving Can Be a Deadly Combination
Auto accidents can have any number of causes, but one that’s getting increased attention is drivers impaired by drug use, both legal and illegal. The number of potentially drugged drivers is huge, with one estimate of Americans abusing prescription drugs at 2.4 million (about 6,600 new users each day) and another...
Drugs and Driving Can Be a Deadly Combination Continue reading…New Jersey Family Brings Personal Injury Action After Escalator Accident
You do not have to be engaged in extreme behavior to be involved in an accident.  It is usually the case that accidents occur when you are involved in everyday tasks.  This was is exactly what happened when a young girl was injured while shopping with her family at Macy’s. In August, 2013, a
New Jersey Family Brings Personal Injury Action After Escalator Accident Continue reading…15 New Suits Over Tainted Steroids Target New Jersey Clinic
Litigation filed in a New Jersey Federal District Court has opened a new chapter in multi-district litigation involving the New England Compounding Center (NECC). In 2012, NECC was found to have produced contaminated medications that led to a nationwide meningitis outbreak, killing 64 people. Â The company was shuttered by the FDA and...
15 New Suits Over Tainted Steroids Target New Jersey Clinic Continue reading…Tobacco Personal Injury Suits Dismissed
A large amount of personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits have been thrown out of Federal court recently. The Wilner Firm of Jacksonville, Florida filed over 4,000 smoking personal injury claims in 2008.  One of their partners was victorious in a tobacco case in the mid-1990’s and this attracted a lot of...
Tobacco Personal Injury Suits Dismissed Continue reading…Medical Malpractice Claim Thrown Out Due to New Case Law Allowed to Proceed
Medical malpractice is a type of personal injury claim and, just like many other personal injury actions, there are certain technical requirements that must be fulfilled before a case can be filed. The State of New Jersey, along with many other states, requires that a document called an affidavit of...
Medical Malpractice Claim Thrown Out Due to New Case Law Allowed to Proceed Continue reading…Dismissal of Railroad Wrongful Death Suit Overturned
Lawsuits revolving around exposure to toxic substances have become quite common, as the consequences of being exposed to certain chemicals have become well known. Â Like in many of the asbestos cases, individuals are often exposed to toxic substances while at work. Â In a recent case, Mary Tanfield brought a wrongful death...
Dismissal of Railroad Wrongful Death Suit Overturned Continue reading…Verdict in Vaginal Mesh Case Upheld
In recent years, there have been thousands of lawsuits filed claiming injuries from the use of vaginal mesh in medical procedures. Â This dangerous product has caused complications for many of its users. Â One such case was brought in 2008 against the manufacturers of Gynecare mesh, namely Johnson & Johnson and...
Verdict in Vaginal Mesh Case Upheld Continue reading…Zimmer Holdings Continues to Make Settlements in Hip Replacement Cases
The Zimmer Durom Cup hip replacement, manufactured by Zimmer Holdings, Inc., has been the subject of a multitude of personal injury cases across the country. Lawsuits are still being filed based on claims that the device is defective. The purpose of the hip replacement device is to increase mobility of users and...
Zimmer Holdings Continues to Make Settlements in Hip Replacement Cases Continue reading…Tracy Morgan Brings Personal Injury Lawsuit Against Walmart
On June 7, 2014, comedian Tracy Morgan was injured in an automobile accident on the New Jersey Turnpike. Â Morgan was riding with other passengers in a limo bus when a Walmart tractor trailer collided with his vehicle. Â The truck was going 20 miles over the speed limit and was operated by...
Tracy Morgan Brings Personal Injury Lawsuit Against Walmart Continue reading…