0 0 Results $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). 0 class actionmg lawfirmmintz & gefticNew JerseyWorkers’ Compensation Related Posts Mintz & Geftic Expands with a New York Office June 1, 2015 – Mintz & Geftic have an office located in the Empire State Building, 350 Fifth Avenue, 59th Floor, New York, New York 10118. Mintz & Geftic litigates cases in all of the boroughs of New York, and the proximity of the Empire State Building to the various courthouses makes it an ideal location for their New York office. 0 0 0 03 Aug 2015 SUPER LAWYERS 2022 – BRYAN MINTZ NAMED FOR 9TH STRAIGHT YEAR! Bryan Mintz, of New Jersey Personal Injury Law Firm Mintz & Geftic, has been selected to the Super Lawyers list for 2022. Bryan has achieved this recognition for the 9th straight year! This year’s list of attorneys will displayed in Super Lawyers® magazine and other publications. Bryan, and all of the attorneys of Mintz & Geftic, fight on behalf of people that are suffering with serious injuries. This includes representing the injured victims of car and truck accidents, slip and falls accidents, construction accidents, and work-related accidents, including workers’ compensation claims. With offices in Elizabeth and throughout New Jersey, Mintz & Geftic Law Firm will fight… 0 0 0 17 May 2022 What Is a Car Accident Case Worth in New Jersey? When someone is injured in a car accident, one of the first questions they ask is: “What is my case actually worth?” The honest answer is—it depends. But in New Jersey, there are clear factors that determine whether a case is worth a few thousand dollars… or hundreds of thousands (or more). If you were injured in or near Elizabeth, understanding these factors can help you better evaluate your situation. Consultations are always free. Call or text us today at 908-352-2323 to discuss your case. 💰 The Biggest Factors That Determine Case Value 1. The Severity of Your Injuries This is the single most… 0 0 0 08 Apr 2026 $10 Million Class Action Settlement vs Discover Financial Services $10 Million settlement of a class action against Discover Financial 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, Northern District of Illinois, 2013). 0 0 0 23 Jul 2015 It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s a Manhole Cover? Here at Mintz & Geftic we usually try to blog about legal news that our clients and other readers might find valuable. Whether it’s information about workers’ compensation, motor-vehicle accidents, class action litigation or medical malpractice, a majority of our blog posts are typically law-related . However, this is not one of those posts. Since we have been Elizabeth’s neighborhood law firm for over 30 years, when a local news story is discussed nationwide, we like to chime in. Many of our local readers are well aware that Elizabeth experienced a couple of explosions this past Wednesday that caused two different manhole covers to… 0 0 0 27 Feb 2016 $21 Million Verdict, Child Services Negligence $21 million verdict, Child Services Negligence-inflicted damages upon a child in foster care. Infant child was improperly placed in foster care and was abused suffering “shaken baby syndrome” resulting in brain damage and multiple bone fractures. State was held liable for breaching its own procedures and regulations in child placement and required oversight. Foster parents were held jointly liable for the inflicted physical damage. (Jeffrey E. Strauss, co-counsel, Burlington County N.J.)(2006). 0 0 0 23 Jul 2015 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 NJ Supreme Court Limits Workers’ Compensation for Cardiovascular Injuries The New Jersey Supreme Court decided last week in the case of Renner v. AT&T that a Workers’ Compensation claimant is not entitled to compensation for a cardiovascular injury, disease or death, unless the claimant can show that the cardiovascular injury resulted from a work effort or strain involving a substantial condition or event. This case has broad ramifications for New Jersey workers who suffer injuries such as heart attacks or pulmonary embolisms at work and seek workers’ compensation benefits for those injuries. 0 0 0 16 Dec 2014 Top 10 Most Dangerous Jobs in New Jersey Elizabeth, New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Lawyers As the premier workers’ compensation lawyers in Elizabeth, New Jersey, we at Mintz & Geftic have been representing the hardworking men and women of New Jersey for over 25 years. In this time, our workers’ comp lawyers have represented clients from all different industries who have suffered from work-related injuries. This list includes construction workers, factory workers, truck drivers and many others that suffered some kind of personal injury while working. Who is at Risk? With all of our workers’ compensation experience, we can tell you that every single job contains some level of risk when it… 0 1 0 22 Jun 2016 $400,000 settlement for Burn injuries, plaintiff was a truck driver unloading chemicals $400,000 settlement for Burn injuries, plaintiff was a truck driver unloading chemicals and was caused to be covered with the chemicals due to poor unloading procedures by the chemical plant. (Jeffrey E. Strauss, Passaic County 2004). 0 0 0 11 Aug 2015 $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 $150,000 Settlement for Dental Malpractice $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… 0 0 0 Mintz & Geftic Obtains a $1.1 Million Settlement November 17, 2015 – Mintz & Geftic settled a lawsuit for $1.1 million that involved work-related injuries suffered by their client. 0 0 0 17 Nov 2015 Bryan H. Mintz is on the 2017 New Jersey Super Lawyers List Mintz & Geftic of Elizabeth, New Jersey is pleased to announce that Bryan Mintz has been selected to the 2017 New Jersey Super Lawyers list. This is the fourth year in a row that Mr. Mintz has received this recognition. Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. 0 0 0 31 Mar 2017 $850,000 settlement, Auto Accident, Injuries included Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome $850,000 settlement, Auto Accident, Injuries included Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome that caused early retirement as a Librarian. (Jeffrey E. Strauss, Essex County 2005). 4 0 4 11 Aug 2015 Leave a comment Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment.