0 0 Results $100,000 settlement of bus accident case (Essex County, New Jersey 2013). 0 accident lawyerBus Accidentsmg lawfirmmintz & gefticMotor Vehicle Accidents Related Posts Medical Malpractice Preventable medical mistakes are the third leading cause of death in the United States, right after heart disease and cancer. Generally, doctors are very smart, dedicated to their patients, hardworking, and have a deep down commitment to helping others. However, they are human and humans make mistakes. In the field of medicine, unlike law or other professions, a simple mistake can have life-or-death consequences. During the course of a professional career in which thousands of patients are treated every year, even the best of doctors will often make mistakes that may cause patients to suffer harm. Knowing this, doctors purchase insurance to protect… 0 0 0 27 Aug 2014 2015 Fatal Crashes on New Jersey Roadways Initial reports indicate that fatal crashes on New Jersey’s major roadways decreased slightly in 2015 as compared to previous years. The breakdown of who was killed in these motor vehicle accidents, and where they occurred, may surprise some readers. 0 0 0 04 Jan 2016 Super Lawyer 2024 – Bryan Mintz Named to List Again! NJ personal injury attorney Bryan Mintz has received the Super Lawyer honor once again! Bryan, who represents injured victims of car and truck accidents, has now made this list eleven straight years! This honor is a credit to Bryan and the whole team at Mintz & Geftic Personal Injury Law Firm. 2024 – 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 rigorous selection process. Candidates must first be nominated by… 0 0 0 30 Apr 2024 Coverage Area Mintz & Geftic LLC is comprised of New Jersey and New York licensed lawyers practicing in the areas of workers’ compensation, occupational injuries, slip and fall accidents, motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, product defects, asbestos claims, wage litigation, construction accidents, truck accidents, railroad and bus accidents, work related claims, motor cycle accidents, other types of personal injuries as well as business and class action litigation. From our offices in Elizabeth, New Jersey and the Empire State Building in New York City, we serve clients in the following areas: Union County: Union, Fanwood, Garwood, Kenilworth, Mountainside, New Providence, Roselle Park, Roselle , Elizabeth, Linden, Plainfield, Rahway, Summit,… 0 0 0 06 Aug 2015 $1 million settlement, Medical Malpractice in a neurosurgical operation that caused paralysis $1 million settlement, Medical Malpractice in a neurosurgical operation that caused paralysis. (Insurance policy limits)(Jeffrey E. Strauss, Essex County 2010). 0 0 0 11 Aug 2015 Thanksgiving Travel: Best & Worst Times to Drive in 2025 The cold air has settled in, the last of the leaves are falling from New Jersey’s trees, and Thanksgiving week is here again. Getting the chance to spend quality time with loved ones while enjoying some turkey and pumpkin pie always makes this holiday special. But as New Jersey’s premier car accident law firm, we also know that holiday weekends bring some of the most hazardous conditions on our roadways. This year is no exception. In fact, Thanksgiving 2025 is shaping up to be one of the busiest – and riskiest – travel periods ever. Thanksgiving 2025 Travel by the Numbers Record travel across… 0 0 0 24 Nov 2025 $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 24 Jan 2022 What If My Medical Bills Exceed Insurance in New Jersey? After a serious car accident, many people assume that insurance will automatically cover all of their medical bills. Unfortunately, that is not always how it works. In New Jersey, medical bills after a crash may involve several different types of insurance, including Personal Injury Protection, health insurance, liability insurance, and possibly uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage. If you were injured in or around Elizabeth, Union County, or Essex County, or anywhere throughout New Jersey, it is important to understand what may happen when medical bills exceed the available insurance. 💰 Why Medical Bills Can Add Up Quickly After a Car Accident Even a single… 0 0 0 13 May 2026 $210,000 for Slip and Fall on Stairwell Resulting in Serious Leg Injuries Mintz & 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…. 0 0 0 18 Nov 2019 Memorial Day Weekend to be the Most Dangerous in Years? Cheap gas prices and a reasonably robust economic climate are among the reasons that the 2016 Memorial Day weekend is shaping up as one of the busiest—and most dangerous—holidays in recent years. (Brad Tuttle, money.com) As we begin this exciting Memorial Day weekend, many of us are looking forward to barbecues, pool parties or maybe even some time at the beach. For those of you planning to hit the New Jersey Turnpike , Garden State Parkway or other New Jersey roadways on this holiday weekend, there are some important things that drivers need to be aware of. As New Jersey’s car accident lawyers,… 0 0 0 27 May 2016 Motorcycle Accidents New York and New Jersey law firm helping victims of motorcycle accidents seek compensation. As every biker knows, motorcycle accidents are a commonplace occurrence on the roads and highways of New York and New Jersey. Drivers often simply don’t see motorcyclists, or they are not paying attention and may be distracted while driving. Frequently, collisions occur when other drivers cut off, bump, rear end or tip motorcyclists over. Despite the state’s helmet law, these accidents can be catastrophic and life-changing. In New Jersey, motorcyclists cannot avail themselves of the protection of personal injury protection (PIP) insurance. This means their insurance will not cover medical… 0 0 0 31 Jul 2015 $23.5 Million settlement of a class action against HSBC $23.5 Million settlement of a class action against HSBC Card Services 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, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 2013). 0 0 0 17 May 2024 $2.45 Million Pre-trial Settlement, Sexual Abuse by Teacher $2.45 million pre-trial mediated settlement, sexual abuse of high school student by a teacher, disease transmission & emotional injury. (Jeffrey E. Strauss, Essex County 2010). 0 0 0 23 Jul 2015 iPhones to Block Drivers from Texting Questions for New Jersey Drivers What happens when you are driving along the roads of New Jersey and your phone dings with a notification or message? Do you resist the urge to check it? Unfortunately, many people are not resisting this temptation and the numbers of accident-related injuries and deaths from distracted driving are climbing. Do you ever see other drivers staring endlessly at their phones and wonder if they might actually be watching a whole movie as they navigate through traffic on the NJ Turnpike? Do you ever see other drivers typing like crazy on their phones and think they are trying… 0 0 0 13 Jun 2017 $497,000 settlement of products liability $497,000 settlement of products liability case (Essex County, New Jersey 2014). 0 0 0 11 Aug 2015 Leave a comment Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment.