New Jersey Appeals Court Upholds $4 million Slip and Fall Verdict

Posted on September 10, 2015

What sorts of damages can a plaintiff recover following a slip and fall injury?

Earlier this summer, a New Jersey Appeals Court upheld a staggering $4 million verdict in favor of a nurse who was severely injured after falling on the ice while walking to work. At issue in the case was a...

Personal Injury Writes for Victims Enduring a Persistent Vegetative State

Posted on August 28, 2015

How does personal injury law apply when the victim is in a coma and the ultimate outcome has yet to be determined?

When an injury victim languishes in a coma, family members are often left to endure extreme emotional and financial burdens – all without ever knowing how the issue will ultimately resolve. For...

State of New Jersey Settles With Man Injured After Collision With Drunk State Trooper

Posted on August 1, 2015

Does the Tort Claims Act prevent personal injury recovery following an accident with a police officer? The New Jersey Tort Claims Act works to address the constitutional immunity of government actors accused of negligence or reckless conduct while on the job. While it imparts significant limitations on a possible recovery amount, it is actually beneficial...

Family Settles Explosive HVAC Case for $2 Million

Posted on July 20, 2015

What is an example of actionable negligence in the HVAC industry? Heating, ventilation and air conditioning are vital components to a well-constructed and comfortable home. As such, the number of HVAC entities in existence both locally and nationwide seems to grow each year – as do the number of reported accidents involving defective parts, faulty...

New Jersey Judge Expands Workplace Injury Jurisdiction Beyond Administrative Court System

Posted on June 19, 2015

I have a workplace injury claim in New Jersey. Where do I file and litigate my claim? When it comes to legal complexities, jurisdictional matters rank close to the top of the list of confounding issues facing plaintiffs and defendants. As a foundational principle, a tribunal must have jurisdiction to preside over a matter –...

Injured Patients Have Only a Limited Amount of Time to Seek Justice

Posted on June 4, 2015

What is a statute of limitations and how does it apply to your case? When you or your loved one suffered an injury or illness, you turned to medical professionals for care and healing. What you got instead was additional suffering due to medical malpractice. It’s not right. It’s not fair. And someone deserves to...

Roadway Construction A Leading Cause of Motor Vehicle Accidents

Posted on May 20, 2015

How Dangerous are Roadway Construction Projects? Work zones on highways and local roads are hazardous for motorists, pedestrians and those who are working on the new construction or repair. The worksites often involve speeding vehicles, a number of signs, barrels, flashing lights and lane changes. If the work is done at night, fatigue can be...

Promotional Glass Purchased At McDonald’s at the Center of a Personal Injury Suit

Posted on May 20, 2015

Can a Business Be Held Responsible for Its Promotional Items? Whether a business sells a product or gives it away, if the product is defective and causes an injury and damages, there may be viable legal claims that could be filed by the accident victim. One such case involves McDonalds and a New Jersey glass...

Somerset County Jury Awards Crash Victim $3.5 Million

Posted on May 11, 2015

I was recently injured in a car crash in New Jersey. What are my options for receiving compensation? For New Jersey auto accident plaintiffs, compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and lost wages can come about either through a negotiated settlement or following a jury trial on the merits of the case. For one...

New Jersey Motorcycle Accidents

Posted on May 9, 2015

Are Large-Sum Awards Possible Following Catastrophic Injuries Sustained in a Motorcycle Accident? In New Jersey, victims of motorcycle accidents cannot seek payment of medical expenses, lost wages and long-term care via personal injury protection (PIP). So, when injuries are serious or catastrophic, where can motorcyclists and their families turn when losses total hundreds of thousands...

Category: Personal Injury

Category: Personal Injury

New Jersey Appeals Court Upholds $4 million Slip and Fall Verdict

Personal Injury Writes for Victims Enduring a Persistent Vegetative State

State of New Jersey Settles With Man Injured After Collision With Drunk State Trooper

Family Settles Explosive HVAC Case for $2 Million

New Jersey Judge Expands Workplace Injury Jurisdiction Beyond Administrative Court System

Injured Patients Have Only a Limited Amount of Time to Seek Justice

Roadway Construction A Leading Cause of Motor Vehicle Accidents

Promotional Glass Purchased At McDonald’s at the Center of a Personal Injury Suit

Somerset County Jury Awards Crash Victim $3.5 Million

New Jersey Motorcycle Accidents