Category: Personal Injury
School Bus Injuries – Who Is Liable?
Schools have a duty to care for the safety and health of students who are under their protection. This duty is not only operational whenever a child is in the classroom. It also applies whenever a child is in the school fields, in the school bus or even on a school trip. Therefore,...
How long do I have to file a personal injury suit in NJ?
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
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?
A traumatic brain injury is a leading cause of death in the U.S., accounting for about 30% of deaths each year. Those who do survive traumatic brain injuries may live with moderate to severe disabilities for the remainder of their lives. The impacts from traumatic brain injury can extend far beyond the victim,...
New Jersey Transit Lagging on Positive Train Control
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
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
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...