$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)
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Our attorneys have over a century of experience in representing seriously injured victims of motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, defective products, and dangerous construction sites. Our attorneys have a broad range of expertise in lawsuits involving personal injuries, workers’ compensation, medical malpractice, business disputes, wage and hour violations, and class actions. We have the distinction of garnering millions of dollars in recoveries for our clients through trial verdicts and settlements. You can see samples of some of the success we obtained for our clients under the Results section. Our courtroom recoveries for our clients who had suffered serious injuries in car accidents, fall…
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Video Blog: Workers’ Compensation – What You Need to Know
Watch today’s video where Elizabeth, New Jersey workers’ comp lawyer Bryan Mintz explains the important facts about workers’ compensation. Get helpful legal tips from an experienced Elizabeth, New Jersey workers’ comp lawyer.
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$150,000 Settlement for Pedestrian Accident
$150,000 settlement for our client injured in a pedestrian accident. Our client was a pedestrian crossing Routes 1 & 9 in Elizabeth when he was struck by driver. He suffered serious injuries including pelvis fracture and scapular fracture, and underwent open reduction and internal fixation of both fractures. Sadly Mr. Johnson passed away during the lawsuit of causes unrelated to his accident. The case was ultimately resolved by his estate before trial. (ELIZABETH, Union County, New jersey 2022) 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…
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$1.47 million settlement arising out of a motor vehicle accident
$1,475,000 settlement arising out of a motor vehicle accident. (Bergen County, 2015).
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Driving in Snow and Ice – Facts vs. Fiction
New Jersey is bracing for a major snowstorm. At this point it seems forecasters have narrowed the potential snowfall down to somewhere between flurries and two feet of snow. In addition to the wind and snow, apparently this storm could also develop into a (cue the Jaws music) ………BOMB CYCLONE!!! Did some news editor decide that the term nor’easter wasn’t getting them enough clicks anymore and just replace it with the coolest word they could think of? If so, great job by that guy (or girl)! While we’ve had some snowy days around the state this winter, this storm is going to be the…
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$50,000 for Distracted Driving Crash Injuries
$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…
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$2.1 Million Settlement for injuries in an automobile accident
$2.1 million settlement for injuries involving serious personal injuries caused by an automobile accident. The recovery included $191,000 in workers’ compensation benefits and $1,986,475 for negligence. (Union County 2010).
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Powerful Coalition Formed Against New Jersey’s Workers
A couple of months ago we wrote about A Victory for Elizabeth Workers, where we shared the news that Elizabeth had become the 10th municipality in New Jersey to provide paid sick leave to its employees. As Elizabeth’s neighborhood law firm, we at Mintz & Geftic were happy to see the local residents rally together for such a great cause. We are now less than two weeks away from the date of March 2nd, when this law will go into effect and the hardworking men and women of Elizabeth will finally have access to the benefits that they worked so hard to obtain. However,…
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Top 5 Reasons Why Santa Needs A Lawyer
Some of you may have caught our worker’s compensation blog post about the most dangerous jobs in the US. While jobs on that list certainly qualified as dangerous, there was one that clearly got overlooked. That oversight is Santa Claus and the many workplace hazards he faces in his profession. Let’s consider the full scope of the big guy’s work and point out just a few examples of why he needs to have a lawyer on retainer ASAP. To clear up any concerns regarding a conflict of interest, our law firm does not cover the North Pole region (we are New Jersey Personal Injury and…
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Jury Awards $3.16 Million in Medical Malpractice Case
The Verdict Highlights Allegations of Negligence and Accountability in Complex Medical Procedures. [New Brunswick, New Jersey] – November 22, 2024 –A Middlesex County jury awarded $3.16 million to our client in a medical malpractice lawsuit that spotlighted critical issues in patient safety and surgical accountability. The six-week trial, presided over by Judge Joseph L. Rea, revealed conflicting narratives surrounding the surgical care that our client received for his cervical spine condition. Case Background In May 2015, Dr. Rony Nazarian performed an initial cervical spine surgery to address a herniated disc in our client’s neck. When our client continued to suffer from severe pain and…
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Bryan Mintz – Super Lawyers “Top 100 in New Jersey” for 2nd Straight Year
Mintz & Geftic is pleased to announce that Bryan Mintz has been named to the “Top 100 Lawyers in New Jersey” list by Super Lawyers for the 2nd year in a row! Only five percent of attorneys across the state are designated as Super Lawyers, which Bryan has now achieved for the 7th straight year. An even smaller percentage of attorneys are selected to the “Top 100” list. The list will be displayed in Super Lawyers® magazine as well as New Jersey Monthly. Super Lawyers Selection Process Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Selections are made on an…
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$400,000 settlement of pedestrian struck by automobile
$400,000 settlement of pedestrian struck by automobile case (Passaic County, New Jersey 2009).
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How Much Is My Personal Injury Case Worth?
When we meet with a potential client during a free consultation, they sometimes ask us a rather predictable question, and understandably so. That question is “How much is my case worth?” These clients are dealing with serious injuries like broken bones, burns, severe back pain or even traumatic brain injury. They may have been involved in a serious car or truck accident. They may be missing work and incurring mounting medical bills. 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 construction accident. They might be facing…
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FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND WILL SET HIGHWAY TRAVEL RECORD
Fourth of July weekend is here! It looks like the New Jersey highways will be packed with travelers according to AAA’s estimates. As New Jersey’s top Personal Injury Law Firm, the lawyers at Mintz & Geftic know that holiday weekends tend to bring about some of the most hazardous conditions for drivers. With record traffic expected, this weekend will certainly be no exception. The Independence Day celebration always includes some potentially dangerous activities, including lighting fireworks, drinking, grilling, swimming, and more. Driving over the Fourth of July weekend is certainly no exception. Whether it’s car accidents, truck accidents, bus accidents, motorcycle accidents or…
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$430,000 settlement arising out of automobile accident
$430,000 settlement arising out of automobile accident. (Bergen County, New Jersey 2001).
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