$4.2 Million settlement of a class action against American Traffic Systems, Inc. and 18 New Jersey municipalities alleging a failure to comply with New Jersey laws governing red light cameras. (Bryan H. Mintz, with co-counsel, District of New Jersey, 2013).
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4New Jersey is getting ready for the first major winter storm of 2019. One major hazard of this storm that we don’t come across often is a Flash Freeze. This refers to a rapid and significant drop in temperatures, causing any standing water to freeze on roadways and sidewalks. Here’s a great summary we received on the potential impacts of the Flash Freeze from top New Jersey weather resource Jonathan Carr. Carr is better known as JC to the 232k+ facebook followers on his Weather NJ page. “Lastly, once precipitation clears out to the East Sunday afternoon, temperatures will continue to drop well-below freezing statewide. By…
4In our last Medical Malpractice blog post, we wrote about New Jersey’s Hospital Grades and the poor safety marks that so many of our state’s hospitals received. We discussed how alarming this report could be for many of New Jersey’s residents and how it definitely caught the attention of our medical malpractice lawyers here at Mintz & Geftic. Knowing which hospitals are considered the least safe is important for residents of Elizabeth and all around New Jersey. However, understanding which of New Jersey hospitals performed the best in this study can also be valuable. We realize that unfortunately most patients don’t have the luxury…
0$150,000 settlement for our client in a dental malpractice lawsuit. A Union County, New Jersey orthodontist failed to properly diagnose and treat the girl resulting in her having to undergo jaw surgery. In addition, our client was put at risk of more dental problems in the future after having to wear braces for too long of time period. (Union County, New jersey 2021) MINTZ & GEFTIC FREE CONSULTATIONS AND NO FEE UNLESS WE WIN YOUR CASE All cases involving truck accidents, car accidents, slip and falls accidents and work-related accidents require NO FEE unless we are successful in securing you a recovery to compensate you…
0In our recent series of blog posts, we have discussed how corporations are taking away the rights of both their consumers and employees through arbitration clauses.
0Mintz & Geftic’s client, a New Jersey construction worker, was involved in a serious work-related accident. Our client suffered a severe head injury when he fell from a roof while doing construction work. In this personal injury lawsuit, we alleged that the contractor failed to provide proper safety equipment, such as harnesses. The construction accident case settled for $250,000, and our client will receive additional compensation from his corresponding workers’ compensation case. (Union County, 2019) MINTZ & GEFTIC FREE CONSULTATIONS AND NO FEE UNLESS WE WIN YOUR CASE All cases involving truck accidents, car accidents, slip and falls accidents and work-related accidents require NO…
0$250,000 judgment against a hotel/nightclub in a slip and fall case (Union County, New Jersey 2015).
0Today we are continuing to discuss the important topic of wage theft. As Elizabeth, New Jersey’s premier workers’ compensation law firm, our lawyers represent and speak with New Jersey workers on a daily basis. In these discussions with our clients about their work-related injuries, we are also continuing to hear about wage theft and other aspects of employment law such as sexual harassment, gender discrimination and workplace retaliation.
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0May 29, 2015 – Mintz & Geftic settled a lawsuit arising out of a Bergen County motor vehicle accident for $1,475,000. Mintz & Geftic’s client suffered an injury to the L5-S1 (lower back) after his car got hit from behind. The injury resulted in two surgeries. The first surgery was a fusion and discectomy, and the second surgery was a fusion with a laminectomy. The case resolved for $1,475,000 in less than two years after it was filed.
0$20 Million settlement of a class action against Bank of America relating to the bank’s credit cards. alleging that the bank imposed payment protection without consent , deceptively marketed the service, and improperly administered the plan harming consumers (Bryan H. Mintz, with co-counsel, Northern District of California, 2013).
0$100,000 personal injury settlement for our client who was injured in a motorcycle accident in Elizabeth, NJ. The motorcycle accident resulted in serious injury to our client. His back injury included herniated discs requiring significant chiropractic treatment, as well as pain management epidurals. The case settled prior to the filing of a lawsuit. (Elizabeth, NJ, Union County, 2022) MINTZ & GEFTIC – TOP New Jersey accident injury law firm All cases involving a rear-end accident, truck accident, car accident, motorcycle accident, slip and falls accident, or work-related accident require NO FEE unless we are successful in securing you a recovery to compensate you for your injuries and…
0$460,000 settlement for bite and scar injuries to hand and wrist, 16 year old female plaintiff was visiting a county operated zoo when a prairie dog known to have bitten two other visitors in the preceding two weeks leaped and bit her wrist causing permanent scarring and loss of function. (Jeffrey E. Strauss, Essex County 2008).
0Mintz & Geftic’s client, a New Jersey firefighter, was involved in a serious slip and fall accident. He suffered a serious knee and quadriceps injury requiring emergent surgery when he slipped and fell on the stairwell leading to the third floor of an apartment complex building in Elizabeth, New Jersey. We alleged that the treads on the stairs were worn and that the railing was wobbly and unsafe. Our client is a firefighter and he was out of work for almost a year because of the accident. Our client was out of work for almost a year because of the accident and serious injuries….
0After a five-day trial in Hudson County, Mintz & Geftic’s Bryan H. Mintz obtained a jury verdict against New Jersey PATH for work-related injuries suffered by his client. The NJ PATH worker tripped and fell while carrying a bridgeplate, which is used to bridge the gap between the train platform and the train.
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