UPDATES & INSIGHTS

A controversial new ruling may significantly change the process of seeking legal recourse in malpractice suits. The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled on April 25 that expert witnesses called in medical malpractice cases must specialize in the same field of medicine as the accused doctor. This new ruling could have a profound effect on any […]

The sale of so-called “novelty helmets”, cheap but flashy alternatives to more expensive safety helmets, is leading to more and more motorcycle deaths, according to national authorities. New Jersey motorcycle aficionados should take note: according to many studies, a novelty helmet is a dangerous product that does not provide adequate protection in the event of […]

The National Football League stands accused of obscuring medical information about the connection between concussions and long-term neurological problems, according to lawyers representing players. New Jersey football fans are keenly aware of how violent pro football can be, and brain injuries are all too common. Now the players are fighting back against a league they […]

New Jersey consumers may benefit from being aware of a recent recall that has affected products distributed nationwide. Rich Products Corp. has voluntarily recalled multiple Farm Rich product lines that may be contaminated with E. coli. The potentially dangerous product lines include Mini Quesadillas, Mini Pizza Slices, Philly Cheese Steaks, Mozzarella Bites and many more. […]

Brain injuries have proven to be a problem facing athletes today. Even with stricter regulations and rule changes in some sports, the number of concussions and long term affects on are on the rise. This is a topic of concern for New Jersey players of all ages. Recent lawsuits filed with regard to a deceased […]

Patients who incur ailments for unknown reasons can sometimes lead investigators to look into the patient’s medical providers. In one such case, it was found that an out-of-state oral surgeon apparently violated numerous regulations that left 7,000 of his patients potentially exposed to contracting HIV, Hepatitis and other serious diseases. If the contraction of such […]

Surgery is almost always performed with the intent of improving health. Implants are typically used in a New Jersey surgery as a substitution for natural body parts that are not functioning as intended. It is devastating to people who have surgery to replace a joint that does more damage than good. In such cases a […]

For those who suffered a serious injury as a result of using a consumer product, there may be many questions as to whether the product was in fact manufactured safely. If such a question arises, looking at the product and its history in the market may reveal evidence that supports a defective product claim. In […]

Pursuing a product liability case can be a worthwhile task. By successfully litigating a product liability case in New Jersey not only may the plaintiff be entitled to damages for their injuries, but they may also put the world on notice that a product being sold is dangerous and should be avoided. Even in cases […]

Medical product manufacturer Johnson and Johnson is facing a slew of lawsuits in New Jersey, one of which recently resulted in an award of over $10 million in damages. A New Jersey jury awarded a woman $7.8 million in punitive damages and $3.35 million in compensatory damages for the injuries she suffered as a result […]