Be on the Lookout for Spring Construction Dangers
Spring has arrived in New Jersey, bringing with it beautiful weather, budding trees, and, if you work in the construction industry, one of your busiest seasons of the year. While this springtime boom in construction work can be lucrative, it is also an incredibly dangerous time of year that comes with serious hazards. Below I’ll […]
4 Steps to Proving Your Case After a Breast Cancer Misdiagnosis
There are few things more jarring than receiving a clean bill of health after a mammogram or biopsy, only to find out soon afterwards that an error was made during your exam or in reading the pathology report. Unfortunately, however, diagnostic mistakes are the most frequent and the most serious types of medical errors, and […]
When Do You Need a New York Slip and Fall Lawyer?
After taking a spill on someone else’s property, your first impulse may be to ignore the bumps and bruises and move on with your life. Sometimes this is the least complicated decision you can make, but if you are seriously injured and the property owner is at fault, they should be held accountable. It can […]
New Jersey “Ongoing Storm” Rule Successfully Challenged in Courts
If you’ve lived in New Jersey for any amount of time, you’re likely familiar with what is known as the ongoing-storm rule, which essentially relieves commercial property owners of the responsibility of shoveling, scraping, or de-icing their property during a snow or ice storm. The rule has long been a source of irritation for those […]
New Study Links Ridesharing to Traffic Accident Deaths
The enormous growth of ride sharing options like Uber and Lyft has made travel significantly more convenient for Americans. In fact, according to a 2018 Gallup Poll, three in 10 Americans use Lyft or Uber, with a whopping 45 percent of young people between the ages of 18 and 29 using the services. But something […]
Talc-Cancer Mass Litigations Seeing Success in Court
Tens of thousands of lawsuits have been filed against Johnson & Johnson in the last several years by people diagnosed with cancer after using its talc-based products, and they show no signs of slowing down any time soon. In fact, these cases are seeing new success in court, especially recently. Last month, a Manhattan judge […]
When Does a Medical Misdiagnosis Qualify as Malpractice?
Knowing what does and does not qualify as medical malpractice can be tricky, especially when it comes to misdiagnosed conditions. Was your doctor doing the best they could with the information they had, or should they have been able to offer a more accurate diagnosis? Whether or not your doctor acted negligently depends on a […]
5 Steps to Maximizing Your Car Accident Settlement
Car accidents are expensive: emergency room visits, ambulance rides, x-rays, hospital stays, and ongoing treatments can all add up. And while it would be great if insurance companies could be relied on to cover victims’ medical bills and other expenses so they can get back on their feet, this is unfortunately not always the case. […]
Why the Best Lawyer isn’t Always Just Around the Corner
We all wish life could somehow be less hectic during the holidays, but unfortunately life stresses don’t take a break, not even for Christmas and New Year’s. Accidents and injuries are just as likely to happen at this time of year as any other, and understandably, many people facing personal injuries around the holidays just […]
Brooklyn Couple Wins $120 Million in J&J Talc-Cancer Lawsuit
Johnson & Johnson has been in the legal news a lot lately. Currently, the company is facing over 20,000 lawsuits from people who claim that the company’s talc-based products caused their cancer. In recent weeks, a Manhattan judge ordered J&J to pay a Brooklyn couple $120 million after they claimed in court that a talc […]