Notice of Claim Against NJ Transit For Hoboken Train Accident
A NJ Transit train on the Pascack Valley line from Spring Valley, N.Y. slammed into the stop barrier at Hoboken Station during the morning rush on September 29, 2016, leaving a 34-year-old woman dead and at least 114 people injured. The crash caused severe damage to the first and second train cars. The first two train...
Notice of Claim Against NJ Transit For Hoboken Train Accident 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…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…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…Risks of Personal Injury During Labor and Delivery
Why are the risks of personal injury during labor and delivery so high in this country?
As medical care in the U.S. advances by leaps and bounds in terms of technology, our infant and mother mortality rates continue to shame us. Although we outspend the rest of the world in obstetrical care, infants born...
Risks of Personal Injury During Labor and Delivery Continue reading…Woman Trips in Dunkin Donuts Parking Lot and Settles for Over Half a Million Dollars
Can injuries incurred while engaged in ordinary activities be compensable?
Many people think that you have to be injured while engaged in some type of out of the ordinary activity to be compensated for your suffering. This is not the case. Injuries sustained while engaged in the most routine activities can be compensable. Recently,...
Woman Trips in Dunkin Donuts Parking Lot and Settles for Over Half a Million Dollars 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…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....
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