$500,000 Settlement In Dog Bite Case
On November 22, 2017, Plaintiff Mallory Kliegman, now 31, was a social guest at the home of Defendants Nicholas Cutalo and Gina Rizzo in Morris Plains, New Jersey. When Mallory was leaving the home, she said goodbye to Defendants’ dog who violently lunged at her, biting her in the face and ripping her...
$500,000 Settlement In Dog Bite Case Continue reading…$700,000 Settlement Reached In Personal Injury Case
A $700,000 settlement has been reached with all but one defendant in this personal injury action involving injuries sustained in an accident where Plaintiff Jonathan Pierantozzi was working on a oil tank that exploded. On June 29, 2016, Mr. Pierantozzi, 23 at the time of the accident, was working for Environmental Management Consultants,...
$700,000 Settlement Reached In Personal Injury Case Continue reading…New Jersey Personal Injury Damages Caps Explained
If you are injured by the negligence of another person, you may seek monetary compensation in the form of damages. While no amount of money can every take away the pain, suffering, and emotional trauma that you may experience following an accident, it is the best way that we have to make things as...
New Jersey Personal Injury Damages Caps Explained Continue reading…Top Seven Construction Workplace Hazards
Construction sites can be very dangerous for workers and visitors. Even when all safety protocols are followed, construction accidents still occur. While understanding construction workplace hazards can help reduce the risk of injury, it does not prevent all injuries. When negligence or other wrongdoing is a factor in the cause of an accident, a...
Top Seven Construction Workplace Hazards Continue reading…10 Signs Your Loved One is Being Abused in a Nursing Home
Abuse in nursing homes is a problem in the United States, including in New Jersey nursing homes. Vulnerable people are being abused and neglected by the people who oversee their care. Employees and operators of nursing homes have a duty to protect residents and prevent abuse and neglect. When a nursing home resident is abused...
10 Signs Your Loved One is Being Abused in a Nursing Home Continue reading…5 Things to Look for in a Personal Injury Attorney
If you’ve been in an accident, it’s likely you don’t have a personal injury attorney on your phone’s “favorites” list. With everything that goes on after an accident, one of the last things you want to do is look for a personal injury attorney. But the truth is, working with an attorney after...
5 Things to Look for in a Personal Injury Attorney Continue reading…What You Need to Know About Transvaginal Mesh Injuries
When it comes to pelvic floor disorders, there are a variety of treatments available, from biofeedback to drugs to surgical intervention. Many women choose a surgical procedure involving the placement of a surgical mesh into the weakened area. While many women report complete satisfaction with the procedure, others have experienced serious transvaginal mesh...
What You Need to Know About Transvaginal Mesh Injuries Continue reading…7 Post-Accident Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Riding a motorcycle is dangerous. As a seasoned rider, you probably hear this everyday. You have to contend with hostile drivers and drivers who just don’t look before they take action on the road. It’s no wonder that 15% of all traffic-related deaths are attributed to motorcycle accidents.
7 Post-Accident Mistakes and How to Avoid Them Continue reading…Who Can Be Held Liable in Trucking Accidents?
Multiple parties may be liable in a truck accident, including the driver, trucking company, cargo loaders, or even a manufacturer. Because commercial vehicle operations often involve several entities, identifying the responsible party requires a detailed investigation. Establishing fault is essential to recovering compensation for medical bills, lost income, and other losses....
Who Can Be Held Liable in Trucking Accidents? Continue reading…Summer Road Trip Tips – Staying Safe on the Road
With summer in full swing, many people are hitting the road to visit family, enjoy a vacation, or just explore a new area. However, many other motorists can be easily distracted by something outside, their cell phone, or another passenger, and might not be watching the road very closely. Families who are...
Summer Road Trip Tips – Staying Safe on the Road Continue reading…When Sports Turn Deadly – What You Need to Know to Protect Your Children
Most children participate in some type of organized sport or recreational activity during the lifetime. For some families, sports are a significant factor in their lives. Family time, meals, and vacations are planned around sporting activities. In some cases, parents choose schools based on the sports teams or activities offered by the...
When Sports Turn Deadly – What You Need to Know to Protect Your Children Continue reading…New Study Finds TBIs May Cause Dementia – Will Your Personal Injury Settlement Cover That?
The connection between traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and dementia has been established for many years through numerous studies. In one study published on the NCBI website, researchers concluded that while the risk of dementia may decrease over time after the TBI, the...
New Study Finds TBIs May Cause Dementia – Will Your Personal Injury Settlement Cover That? Continue reading…