0 0 Results $1,136,500 settlement for an individual who fell from scaffolding while at work suffering a work-related injury. The settlement included a recovery of $1,000,000 for negligence and $136,500 for workers compensation benefits. (Essex County, New Jersey 2015). 0 Construction Accidents & Injuriespersonal injurysettlements Related Posts $405,000 Settlement of a Premises Liability Action $405,000 settlement of a premises liability action in which the Plaintiff’s foot became snagged in a gap in the floor of a busy office building. The Defendant created a gap in the floor through construction and failed to repair the gap in a timely manner. The Plaintiff suffered injuries to her upper extremities triggering a complex regional pain syndrome that forced her into extensive medical care and disability from work for over two years. Her injury is permanent yet under control. The recovery included compensation for pain, suffering and disability as well as reimbursement for medical bills owed. (Middlesex County, 2016). 0 0 0 12 Jan 2017 $88,400 For Injuries From Accident Involving Uber $88,400 settlement for our client who suffered significant injuries in an accident involving an Uber vehicle. Our client’s vehicle was struck by a UBER vehicle causing her accident-related injuries. As a result of this crash with an Uber driver, she underwent a series of epidural streroid injections at the bilateral L4-L5 and L5-S1 levels. MINTZ & GEFTIC FREE CONSULTATIONS AND NO FEE UNLESS WE WIN YOUR CASE All cases involving any accident with an Uber vehicle, a truck accident, car accident, slip and fall accident, or work-related accident require NO FEE unless we are successful in securing you a recovery to compensate you for your… 1 0 1 24 Jan 2022 Construction Accidents At Mintz & Geftic, we have a long history of representing men and women injured in construction accidents. Construction accidents often cause serious life changing injuries for victims. Most construction accidents can be avoided if contractors and employers followed Federal and State safety regulations. Unfortunately, in an effort to meet contract deadlines, contractors and employers often overlook the regulations resulting in accidents. We examine the facts of every accident carefully and work with experts familiar with safety regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Federal Safety Regulations, and the State Fatal Accident Cause Evaluation Agency (FACE) to determine how the accident… 0 0 0 16 Sep 2014 $250,000 for Negligence on part of a Medical Transport Company Our client sustained severe injuries in this negligence case. He suffered a fractured hip resulting in surgery as a result of the neglgience on the part of a medical transport company. On the way to dialysis, the medical transport company failed to properly strap in our client and his wheelchair within the van. After stopping short, our client unfortunately was tossed from his wheelchair and sustained serious injuries. 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… 0 0 0 05 Jan 2022 Is the Blizzard of 2016 on the way? Top Winter Driving Myths As initial forecasts are pointing to the first major winter storm of 2016 hitting our region later this week, it’s a good time to separate facts from fiction when it comes to winter driving. While taking it slow and putting down the cellphone will obviously help drivers avoid motor-vehicle accidents regardless of the road conditions, there are many myths out there when it comes to icy/snowy conditions. The list below was put together by iceroadsafety.com and can be found in its entirety here. 0 0 0 18 Jan 2016 Election Day – The Top 5 Weirdest Ballot Initiatives Ever Mintz & Geftic Law Firm is here with some BREAKING NEWS–there’s a big election going down this week! Kidding, of course. In fact, even a New Jersey resident currently living under a rock has reportedly been complaining about this election getting too much coverage. We urge everyone to get their ballots in ASAP and ensure that their voices are heard. It is not hyperbole to say that this is one of the most important elections we have ever faced as a nation. The choice for president is clearly the most discussed element of the 2020 election (and with good reason). However, in some cases… 2 0 2 01 Nov 2020 Bryan Mintz Named 2025 Super Lawyer—12 Years Running! Bryan Mintz Named to New Jersey Super Lawyers List for the 12th Consecutive Year! We’re proud to announce that Bryan Mintz, a leading personal injury attorney at Mintz & Geftic, has once again earned a place on the prestigious New Jersey Super Lawyers list for 2025. This marks 12 straight years that Bryan has received this distinguished recognition! What Does It Mean to Be a Super Lawyer in New Jersey? Each year, only 5% of attorneys statewide are selected to the Super Lawyers list, making it one of the most respected honors in the legal profession. To be chosen, attorneys must first be nominated… 0 0 0 11 Apr 2025 $3.2 Million Settlement for Medical Malpractice $3.2 Million settlement in a medical malpractice case brought on behalf of a 14-year-old girl from Hillside, New Jersey. When she was just 16-months-old, our client was misdiagnosed by a New Jersey hospital emergency room. As a result of the misdiagnosis, there was a delay in treatment at a point when timing was absolutely critical. Consequently, the young girl had to undergo multiple surgeries and placement of a feeding tube for many of the years that followed. She now has chronic kidney disease. The settlement monies will fund a short term trust and an annuity to ensure that all of this child’s needs are met during her lifetime (Bryan… 0 0 0 02 Aug 2016 Is America’s Favorite Game in Trouble? As Super Bowl 50 between the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos takes center stage this weekend, over 115 million fans are expected to tune-in across the world. It is estimated that 1.3 billion chicken wings and 139 million pounds of Avocado will be consumed during the game! 0 0 0 05 Feb 2016 New Jersey County’s Construction Deaths Draw Attention From OSHA As a New Jersey law firm that specializes in work-related injuries, we understand just how dangerous construction sites can be. We have over thirty years of experience representing seriously injured victims of construction accidents throughout New Jersey. While there are several hazards for workers on any job site, the leading cause of construction fatalities has remained the same for decades, that is falls from dangerous heights. Sadly, this statistic has hit home recently in Essex County with two workers losing their lives and others suffering from severe injuries. As reported by Patch , these deaths have gotten the attention of the U.S. Department… 1 0 1 14 Jun 2021 Bryan Mintz Named Super Lawyer for 10th Straight Year! New Jersey top personal injury attorney Bryan Mintz has received the Super Lawyer honor for the tenth consecutive year! An attorney being recognized as a New Jersey Super Lawyer in any one year is no small feat. Accomplishing this for a full decade is a major credit to Bryan and the team at Mintz & Geftic Personal Injury Law Firm. 2023 – The Super Lawyer Selection Process Only five percent of attorneys across the whole state of New Jersey are designated as Super Lawyers each year. In order to be eligible for this prestigious title, an attorney in New Jersey must go through a… 0 0 0 08 Jun 2023 $150,000 Settlement for Rear-End Accident Injuries $150,000 settlement for our client for serious injuries suffered in a rear-end accident. Our client’s vehicle was struck from behind in Clifton, New Jersey in this rear-end accident. The crash caused him to suffer from an aggravation of preexisting cervical spine injury, In addition, our client suffered with a tear in his shoulder resulting in surgery. (PASSAIC COUNTY, New jersey 2021) MINTZ & GEFTIC FREE CONSULTATIONS AND NO FEE UNLESS WE WIN YOUR CASE All cases involving a rear-end accident, truck accident, car accident, slip and falls accident, or work-related accident require NO FEE unless we are successful in securing you a recovery to compensate… 0 0 0 24 Jan 2022 $88,000 For Fractured Hip From Slip and Fall Accident $88,000 settlement for our elderly client who suffered serious injuries in a slip and fall accident at an office building in New Jersey. Our client fell on uneven and cracked pavement at the entrance of a doctor’s office resulting in fractured hip. She required surgery for the fractured hip injury. MINTZ & GEFTIC FREE CONSULTATIONS AND NO FEE UNLESS WE WIN YOUR CASE All cases involving a truck accident, car accident, slip and fall accident, or work-related accident require NO FEE unless we are successful in securing you a recovery to compensate you for your injuries and pain and suffering. We represent seriously injured victims… 0 0 0 How Much is My Personal Injury Case Worth? – Accident Injury Blog If you have been seriously injured in an accident and would like to discuss your potential case with an attorney, call or text us today at 908-352-2323. Consultations with our personal injury attorneys are always free. “How much is my case worth?” Clients that we meet with are dealing with serious accident injuries like broken bones, nerve damage, burns, severe back pain, or traumatic brain injury. They may have been involved in a serious car or truck accident. They may have taken a bad fall, possibly slipping on ice or snow. They may have been injured on the job in a work accident or… 4 0 4 14 Dec 2021 The 10 Most Dangerous Jobs in the U.S. What jobs are the most deadly? Which professionals need to think long and hard about their workers’ compensation coverage? As the premier workers’ compensation lawyers in Elizabeth, New Jerse, we always keep our eyes out for these statistics. 0 0 0 02 Dec 2015 Leave a comment Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment.
