$400,000 settlement of pedestrian struck by automobile

There have been a number of changes to safety recommendations over the years when it comes to children riding in cars, but one key message has remained constant. That constant message has been that the safest place for kids to sit is in the back seat. However, recent investigations and lawsuits have brought to light seat back failure, a major safety issue that is leaving parents everywhere feeling unnerved. In fact, one such lawsuit ended this week when a Texas jury ordered Volkswagen’s Audi unit to pay $124.5 million to an 11-year old boy who was left brain-damaged in a 2012 accident (per CBS News)….

$450,000 settlement arising out of truck accident.  Client suffered serious injuries as a result of the truck accident.(Essex County, New Jersey 2005).

$475,000 for serious injuries suffered in a New Jersey construction accident where our client fell from a roof while working. Our client was painting a house in Union County, New Jersey, while standing on a sloped roof. The general contractor did not provide any safety harness or take any steps to insure that workers had fall protection while working on the roof. Our client fell from the roof sustaining a number of serious injuries. These injuries included multiple fractures to the head and face, knee fracture, shoulder fracture, hand fractures,. Our client endured significant pain and suffering as a result of this construction accident…

$850,000 settlement, Auto Accident, Injuries included Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome that caused early retirement as a Librarian. (Jeffrey E. Strauss, Essex County 2005).

$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).

New Jersey’s new e-bike requirements go into effect on July 19, 2026, and riders, parents, and families should understand what is changing before getting on the road. The new rules affect licensing, age requirements, registration, insurance, and legal compliance for certain electric bicycles and motorized bicycles. Because different types of e-bikes may be treated differently under New Jersey law, riders should confirm how their specific bike is classified before assuming they are compliant. Quick Answer: What is changing under New Jersey’s e-bike law? Starting July 19, 2026, New Jersey e-bike riders must follow new statewide rules involving age, licensing, registration, and insurance. Riders must…

May 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.

$60,000 settlement for our client who had a slip and fall accident in Newark, New Jersey when falling down a neighbors’ stairs. This slip and fall accident occurred as a result of the dilapidated front porch stairs. The condition of these stairs made them a serious injury risk. Our client suffered a patellar tendon tear from the fall on the stairs. His personal injury required surgery. The house was unfortunately unoccupied and in foreclosure and we were fortunate to be able to obtain some settlement monies for our client.   He ultimately recovered physically after extensive physical therapy. MINTZ & GEFTIC – SLIP AND FALL…

$50,000 distracted driving accident settlement for our injured client.  The serious crash occurred on West Grand Street in Elizabeth, New Jersey. The other driver swerved and crashed into our client’s vehicle because she was distracted by seeing a spider in her car. Due to this distracted driver crash, or client suffered cervical disc herniations in the accident at the C6-C7 level as well as disc herniations at the L5-S1 level with a dorsal annular tear.  He also suffered an injury to his left knee. The most serious injury was a left shoulder partial rotator cuff tear, superior labral tear, and posttraumatic impingement syndrome, for…

$100,000 personal injury settlement for our client who suffered back injuries (herniated discs) from a serious car accident. Our client’s vehicle was struck by a truck causing serious injuries. These accident-related injuries included herniated discs in her cervical spine. She ultimately underwent a series of epidual steroid injections to ease her pain and suffering. 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 you for your injuries and pain and…

After a serious car accident, many people are told their injuries are “soft tissue,” “degenerative,” “not serious enough,” or “covered by PIP.” That can be confusing and frustrating, especially when the pain does not go away, doctors are recommending injections or surgery, or the injury is affecting work, sleep, family responsibilities, and everyday life. Quick Answer: In New Jersey, a permanent injury after a car accident generally means that a body part or organ has not healed to function normally and is not expected to heal to normal function with further medical treatment. This issue is especially important when the injured person has the…

$32,000 settlement for our client who was a passenger in an accident that occurred in Newark on the NJ Turnpike. As a result of the NJ Turnpike accident, our client endured injuries and severe back pain. She had MRIs showing C3-C4, C4-C5, and C5-C6 broad based disc bulges.  Our client underwent chiropractic treatment to help with her pain.  The case resolved without the filing a lawsuit. (NJ Turnpike, Newark, NJ, essex county, 2022) MINTZ & GEFTIC – Top-RATED NJ ACCIDENT INJURY LAW FIRM All cases involving a rear-end accident, truck accident, car accident, slip and falls accident, or work-related accident require NO FEE unless…

$240,000 personal injury settlement for our client who suffered back injuries from a serious motorcycle accident. The motorcycle accident in Kenilworth NJ resulted in multiple rib fractures, comminuted fracture of the distal left clavicle, comminuted fracture of L3, as well as other sprains, strains, and bruises.  Our client was hospitalized for many days incurring substantial medical bills.  The motorcycle accident case settled prior to the filing of a lawsuit.          MINTZ & GEFTIC – TOP-RATED MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT LAW FIRM   All cases involving a rear-end accident, truck accident, car accident, motorcycle accident, slip and fall accident, or work-related accident require NO…

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…

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.