0 0 Results $400,000 settlement of pedestrian struck by automobile case (Passaic County, New Jersey 2009). 0 accident lawyermg lawfirmmintz & gefticMotor Vehicle Accidents Related Posts $15 Million Pre-Trial Settlement for Medical Malpractice $15 million settlement in a medical malpractice suit on behalf of an 11-year-old girl from Irvington, New Jersey. The suit alleged that the hospital and girl’s cardiologist deviated from the accepted standards of care by not following up about an appointment for a corrective surgery in early 2005, which could have treated her congenital abnormality and prevented a stroke that caused brain-damage. An Essex County, New Jersey Superior Court Judge approved the settlement on December 18, 2015. (Jeffrey E. Strauss, Essex County, New Jersey 2015). 0 0 0 07 Jan 2016 Motor Vehicle Accidents New Jersey is the most densely populated state in the nation. In 2013, there were a total of 283,115 car crashes resulting in 489 fatalities and 57,650 injured motorists. Bergen County had 31,141 accidents; Middlesex County had 28,461 accidents; Essex County had 25,555 accidents, and Union County had 18,988 accidents. These crash records may be found on the State of New Jersey Department of Transportation website. The types of cases that our New Jersey car accident lawyers handle include : Automobile Accident Truck Accident Bus Accident Motorcycle Accident Rear End Accident Seat Back Failure Pedestrian Accident NJ Auto Insurance Automobile Accident New York and… 0 0 0 27 Aug 2014 Fourth of July Dangers: What Sends People to the ER The Fourth of July is one of the most iconic and festive holidays in the United States, but it’s also one of the most dangerous. From firework accidents to car crashes, injuries tend to spike during Independence Day celebrations. In fact, recent Fourth of July injury statistics reveal alarming trends that highlight the hidden risks of the holiday. Whether you’re driving to a BBQ, lighting fireworks, or spending time outdoors, it’s important to understand how these dangers can lead to serious personal injury — and what rights you have if something goes wrong. 🔥 1. Sparklers: Small Fireworks, Big Injuries Sparklers remain the leading… 2 1 2 02 Jul 2025 $531,000 settlement arising out of an automobile accident $531,000 settlement of an automobile accident case, of which $430,000 was for negligence and $101,000 was for workers’ compensation benefits. The case involved mild traumatic brain injuries suffered by the plaintiff (Monmouth County, New Jersey 2015) 0 0 0 10 Nov 2015 $195,000 Settlement for Fall on Snow Covered Gap Our client, a security guard working at a security booth under the George Washington Bridge, fell when she stepped into a snow covered gap right outside the guard booth. The gap was very dangerous and was neglected by the Defendant Port Authority for a long time. Even months after the fall, the Port Authority still did not repair the gap. The Port Authority, through a contractual relationship with the security guard company, was able to weasel out of the responsibility for its own negligence. The Port Authority pushed everything on to the security guard company. The case against The Port Authority resolved for $195,000…. 0 0 0 10 Jul 2019 Mintz & Geftic Obtains a $1.475 Million Settlement 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. 0 0 0 03 Aug 2015 Are Your Kids Really Safe in the Back Seat? 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)…. 0 0 0 09 Mar 2016 $450,000 settlement in premises liability case $450,000 settlement in premises liability case. (Middlesex County, New Jersey 2013). 0 0 0 11 Aug 2015 Seat Back Failure Elizabeth, New Jersey’s premier personal injury lawyers providing assistance for victims of seat back failure. Seat back failure is a serious defect in many vehicles that causes numerous injuries and fatalities every single year, often times to children. Seat back failure occurs when a car is rear-ended and the defective front seat breaks at the hinge, sending the occupant backwards into the seat behind them with great force and no restraint. Rear-end collisions may be caused by distracted driving or texting while driving. Seat back failure can make these types of accidents far more dangerous. At Mintz & Geftic, our seat back failure attorneys have a proven… 0 0 0 30 Mar 2016 $625,000 settlement involving a machine products defect $625,000 settlement involving a machine products defect at a Middlesex County factory. (Middlesex County, New Jersey 2006). 0 0 0 11 Aug 2015 $262,500 settlement of slip and fall case from a forklift platform $262,500 settlement of slip and fall case from a forklift platform (Essex County, New Jersey 2012). 0 0 0 Memorial Day Weekend Traffic in NJ: 2026 Safety Alert Memorial Day is a time to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. It also marks the unofficial start of summer in New Jersey — a weekend filled with family gatherings, shore trips, barbecues, and heavy highway travel. For drivers in New Jersey, that combination can be dangerous. The 2026 Memorial Day travel period is expected to bring record travel numbers across the country. AAA projects that 45 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home between Thursday, May 21 and Monday, May 25, 2026. Most of those travelers — about 39.1 million people —… 1 0 1 21 May 2026 Our First Video: The History of Mintz & Geftic Mintz & Geftic is officially on YouTube! Watch Bryan Mintz share the story of our firm and please subscribe to our YouTube channel here to catch all of our upcoming videos. 0 0 0 17 Mar 2016 Bryan Mintz a Featured Speaker at Auto Injury Litigation Seminar Mintz & Geftic’s Bryan H. Mintz was a featured speaker at a recent New Jersey legal seminar. The seminar titled “Auto Injury Litigation From Start to Finish” was presented by the National Business Institute. This year’s event was presented virtually due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The virtual event on “Auto Injury Litigation” was attended by a number of New Jersey attorneys along with several other legal professionals. The following excerpt from the event’s agenda details the topics covered by Bryan : Auto Injury Litigation From Start to Finish – Get the Best Auto Settlement for Your Client I. Case Intake, Pre-Suit InvestigationBryan H. Mintz … 1 0 1 17 Aug 2021 Top 10 Items That New Jersey Residents Should Know About Automobile Insurance 1. The Coverages : There are 5 types of coverages A. Personal Injury Protection (PIP) – This is the coverage that pays the doctors if you are injured in an accident. PIP pays your medical bills even if you caused the accident (sometimes called “No Fault”). B. Liability – This covers damages suffered by others in accidents you cause, and also provides for a lawyer to defend you if you are sued. Liability coverage includes both bodily injury and property damage. C. Uninsured Motorist Coverage (UM) – This pays you for property or bodily injuries if you are injured in an accident caused by someone without… 0 0 0 21 Oct 2015 Leave a comment Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment.
