As we explained in an earlier blog, when you have been hurt because of someone else’s negligence and have filed a personal injury claim, the most common types of damages available to you are compensatory damages, designed to make you whole fo… [Read more…]
If you’ve been hurt because of inattention or negligence of another person, and you’re considering filing a personal injury claim, one of your first questions is likely to be “what is my case worth? What can I reasonably expect to recover in a … [Read more…]
The jury verdict in favor of a doctor who was sued for failing to advise a client of the suicide risks tied to prescription anti-depressant Lexapro has been upheld by the New Jersey Appellate Division. The appellate court judges concluded that … [Read more…]
The e-cigarette or vaping industry has exploded over the past few years—in more ways than one. While sales of electronic cigarettes are expected to top $10 billion in 2017, the number of lawsuits claiming injuries caused by the products ha… [Read more…]
So you’ve been hurt on the job in New Jersey and need to file a workers’ compensation claim to cover lost wages and medical expenses. What can you expect during the process?
The first thing you can probably expect is to be initially rejected. T… [Read more…]
If you’ve been hurt as a result of someone else’s negligence and you seek compensation in a personal injury action, you’ll be required to show that the defendant, or wrongdoer, failed under the circumstances to act as a reasonable person would, … [Read more…]
The future of a popular television show on the Science Channel may be in jeopardy after the producer of the segment was nearly killed in an explosion. The accident occurred during the 2016 World Championship Punkin Chunkin, an event where contes… [Read more…]
In today’s consumer culture, companies aggressively compete to be the first to market with the latest convenience. Ideally, those products would be tested and vetted to ascertain and address the potential risk of injury, but shortcuts happen all… [Read more…]
With gas prices still at some of their lowest points in years, transportation officials anticipate that more people will choose to hit the road for Thanksgiving this year. In fact, the American Automobile Association estimates that more than 40 … [Read more…]