If you or a loved one has been injured because of the negligence of someone else, you have a right to seek compensation for the damages suffered in terms of medical bills, lost time at work or school, and for any permanent or debilitating injuries. However, this right does not exist in perpetuity....
Soccer Players at Risk of Dementia Due to Head Trauma
How can soccer players protect themselves against brain injuries?
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A recent study suggests that soccer players could be at risk of developing dementia due to repeated blows to the head. The UK based study, published in the journal Acta Neuropathologica, should alert soccer athletes to previously unrecognized risks of the sport. Our
What is the difference between a wrongful death and a wrongful life case?
Wrongful death and wrongful life cases are often challenging cases for both clients and attorneys. These types of cases can often be emotionally charged and deal with controversial issues, but they are not often understood by those who have not been directly involved in such a case. Today we are breaking down the...
What Are the Leading Causes of Traumatic Brain Injury?
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are most often caused by sudden trauma to the head or body. They range from mild concussions to severe, permanent brain damage. The most common causes include falls, vehicle crashes, assaults, and sports injuries. Understanding what causes these injuries can help prevent them and may be critical...
New Jersey Transit Lagging on Positive Train Control
What has been done to make trains more safe in New Jersey?
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Last fall a commuter train that was approaching the Hoboken Terminal crashed into barriers at the end of the tracks, injuring 100 passengers. Another person who was waiting on the platform was killed when part of the ceiling collapsed. Just before the...
First Cell Phones, Now Washing Machines—Samsung Faces New Class Action Lawsuit
What legal actions can consumers take when products prove defective and dangerous?
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Consumers reeling from the possibility that their new Samsung phone might explode in their pockets now have a new concern—that the top of their Samsung washing machine might fly off.
Massive Recall of Washing Machines Sold in the United StatesThe U.S. Consumer...
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?
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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...
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...
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...
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What To Do When You Are Injured
What steps should I take after I am injured in an accident?
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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...