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...
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Category: Personal Injury
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 people...
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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,...
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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...
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