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. This dangerous product has caused complications for many of its users. 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. Morgan was riding with other passengers in a limo bus when a Walmart tractor trailer collided with his vehicle. The truck was going 20 miles over the speed limit and was operated by...
Tracy Morgan Brings Personal Injury Lawsuit Against Walmart Continue reading…Unnecessary Procedures Can Lead to Medical Malpractice Claims
In most medical malpractice lawsuits, the plaintiff has a medically necessary operation that is performed negligently resulting in harm. But medical malpractice claims can also arise because plaintiffs did not require a particular course of treatment or procedure, but surgeons operated anyway out of greed or ignorance. One instance of this type of malpractice...
Unnecessary Procedures Can Lead to Medical Malpractice Claims Continue reading…Novartis Lawsuit Dismissed Based on County of Filing
The plaintiffs in a New Jersey lawsuit against Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. have asked the court to reconsider the dismissal of the case back in February. At the center of the suit are the bone drugs produced by Novartis called Zometa and Aredia. Plaintiffs across the country claim that these drugs have...
Novartis Lawsuit Dismissed Based on County of Filing Continue reading…Unnecessary C-Sections – A Growing Epidemic in the United States
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that approximately one in three women in the U.S. deliver through cesarean section (c-section). Over the past few weeks, a number of studies have been released causing quite a stir among the medical community. The data points to a growing problem in the healthcare industry –...
Unnecessary C-Sections – A Growing Epidemic in the United States Continue reading…An Important Case Poses Challenges for Asbestos-Related Illness Victims in New Jersey
Asbestos is dangerous. Exposure to it in home construction materials, in consumer products or on the job can have serious health consequences, including cancer and asbestosis, a chronic respiratory disease. Yet establishing a basis for harm caused by exposure to asbestos can raise complex legal questions. Does the case rely on personal injury law...
An Important Case Poses Challenges for Asbestos-Related Illness Victims in New Jersey Continue reading…Insurance Companies: There for You, or There to Make Money Off of You?
Understanding insurers is the first step toward receiving your due. When you buy a car, a home or an appliance, at no point do you expect to receive a large sum of money. Instead, you pay for what you want or need, with the understanding that the seller is likely making a profit off the...
Insurance Companies: There for You, or There to Make Money Off of You? Continue reading…Personal Injury Suits Filed in Wake of 2012 NJ Train Derailment and Chemical Spill
The November 2012 Paulsboro train derailment and chemical spill wreaked havoc among the surrounding community, and despite the recommended procedures set forth in the borough's emergency guide- evacuating a half-mile radius in such a event- people were forced to shelter in place due to the time, 7:05 a.m., and the amount of...
Personal Injury Suits Filed in Wake of 2012 NJ Train Derailment and Chemical Spill Continue reading…The Rights of Surviving Family Members in New Jersey Wrongful Death Cases
Have you lost a loved one? The following information and related examples may help you gain a better understanding of your rights under New Jersey law. Often, individuals and families who lose loved ones in New Jersey understand that, generally, surviving family members may be eligible to receive compensation following an accident. It’s more difficult,...
The Rights of Surviving Family Members in New Jersey Wrongful Death Cases Continue reading…New Jersey’s Complete Streets Policy Addresses Safety Issues for Cyclists
Since 2009, numerous cities and municipalities in New Jersey have enacted a policy that tacitly acknowledges a situation that cyclists and personal injury attorneys have known about for decades: traditionally designed urban roads in New Jersey are not safe for cyclists. When the Complete Streets policy was drafted, it addressed the...
New Jersey’s Complete Streets Policy Addresses Safety Issues for Cyclists Continue reading…How Do New Jersey’s No-Fault Laws Affect My Rights Following a Car Accident?
In 1998, New Jersey enacted the Automobile Insurance Cost Reduction Act, which instituted our state’s no-fault car insurance. It’s important that, following an accident in New Jersey, you understand how no-fault laws affect your rights. As the term “no fault” implies, car accident victims in New Jersey receive compensation from their no-fault insurance provider regardless...
How Do New Jersey’s No-Fault Laws Affect My Rights Following a Car Accident? Continue reading…