U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Bayer Roundup Appeal
Bayer pharmaceutical company has been in lawsuit news for years, fighting tooth and nail against victims who say Roundup weedkiller caused their cancer. In the latest news, the U.S. Supreme court rejected an appeal from Bayer to drop thousands of these lawsuits. The verdict is outstanding news for victims—I’ll tell you more below, and explain […]
Look out for Summer Slips and Falls!
When do you need a personal injury lawyer? Slip and fall incidents can happen anywhere: from the workplace to shopping centers. While we often associate these types of injuries with ice and snow during the winter months, summer presents plenty of its own slip and fall dangers. Below are several of the most common slip […]
Fireworks Accident: Do I Have a Lawsuit?
The Fourth of July holiday weekend is a big one for many Americans: a time for cookouts, fireworks, family, and friends. But when an accident happens on the fourth–especially when it involves fireworks–the impact can be life-altering. Consumer Product Safety Commission Report Fireworks-related injuries and deaths have been increasing in recent years, and the Consumer […]
What Can I Expect from the Mass Tort Settlement Process?
Mass tort litigation–where attorneys help injury victims sue the corporation or large entity responsible for their injuries–have made lots of headlines in recent years, especially in regard to huge settlements. Many mass tort lawsuits against Monsanto, Johnson & Johnson, and other mega-corporations, have been wildly successful, returning millions or even billions of dollars to victims […]
Understanding Who is at Fault for a New Jersey Car Accident
After a car crash, nearly everyone experiences shock, panic, and overwhelm, especially after a major accident that results in serious injuries. In this state of mind, minor tasks like remembering the details of what happened during the crash can be difficult. But determining who was at fault–and getting it right–is incredibly important after an accident. […]
Best Evidence for a Slip and Fall Case
Imagine that you slip and fall at your place of employment and sustain a nasty injury like a fracture or concussion. It’s obvious to you that the hazardous conditions that caused your slip were due to your employer’s negligence. But how can you prove your case in court? Many victims of employer negligence know they […]
Is My Car Accident Covered Under Workers’ Compensation?
When we think of workers’ compensation (WC), what usually comes to mind are the most obvious types of workplace accidents: a slip on a wet break room floor, a dangerous fall at a construction site, or exposure to toxic chemicals while on the clock. But according to the most recent 2019 CDC data, car accidents […]
Construction Workers in New York at High Risk of Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos–the carcinogenic mineral used in residential and commercial building projects in New York through the 1980s–may sound like a thing of the past, but if you are a construction worker, asbestos exposure is still very much of concern. Many construction workers worry that they are destined to be exposed to this toxic substance and experience […]
3 Actions You MUST Take After a Construction Site Accident
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2020 three on-the-job injuries were reported for every 100 construction workers. As new building projects get underway in Northern New Jersey this spring, job site accidents are already beginning to happen. While working in the construction industry is dangerous during any season, spring’s unpredictable weather, heavy rain, […]
Roundup Lawsuit Updates: March 2022
As of the end of March, the Bayer company has settled over 100,000 Roundup lawsuits, paying billions to victims who say the popular herbicide caused their cancer. In addition to the lawsuits that have been settled, there are still over 25,000 lawsuits against the company on the books. Because these cases have been in the […]