When someone is seriously injured in a car accident or truck accident they may be entitled to financial compensation for their injuries. If someone suffers major injuries from a pedestrian accident or a New Jersey worker is badly hurt in a slip and fall accident, they can recover financial compensation for their injuries. Monetary damages are paid to the injured person (plaintiff) by the person or company who is found to be legally responsible for the accident (the defendant or their insurer). When it comes to most personal injury lawsuits, these monetary damages are referred to as compensatory damages. Compensatory Damages As the name…

$25,000 settlement for our client for serious injuries suffered in a rear-end accident. Our client suffered back injuries as a result of an automobile accident in which an out-of-state driver struck his vehicle from behind in Springfield, New Jersey. His back injuries from this crash resulted in a L4-L5 and L5-S1 discectomy and decompression surgery. Our client was working at the time of this rear-end accident, so his medical treatment was covered by workers’ compensation insurance. He also was able to file a workers’ compensation claim, which is currently still pending. We will update this result and the additional settlement once our workers’ compensation…

Bryan Mintz Named to New Jersey Super Lawyers List for the 12th Consecutive Year! We’re proud to announce that Bryan Mintz, a leading personal injury attorney at Mintz & Geftic, has once again earned a place on the prestigious New Jersey Super Lawyers list for 2025. This marks 12 straight years that Bryan has received this distinguished recognition! What Does It Mean to Be a Super Lawyer in New Jersey? Each year, only 5% of attorneys statewide are selected to the Super Lawyers list, making it one of the most respected honors in the legal profession. To be chosen, attorneys must first be nominated…

A New Jersey bill has been signed into law that will regulate ride sharing companies such as Uber and Lyft in the Garden State. This new law, known as the Transportation Network Company (TNC) Safety and Regulatory Act, includes some important info that effects both drivers and passengers. Here’s the top things you should know: Insurance Coverage for Uber Passengers Injured in Accidents In the past, auto insurance companies have told ride-share passengers injured in accidents that their personal policies would not cover them. Under this new law, every passenger will now be covered. As New Jersey accident lawyers, this part of the law is something…

Mintz & Geftic’s client suffered serious injuries in a multi-vehcile accident when his vehicle was struck by a commercial truck in Elizabeth, New Jersey. resulting in a serious shoulder injury and ultimately undewent arthroscopic shoulder surgery to repair a labral teat and other shoulder injuries. As a result of this truck accident, our client suffered a serious shoulder injury. Ultimately he underwent arthoscopic surgery and required additional treatments to help with his pain and suffering. The case settled for $210,000. (Union County, 2021) MINTZ & GEFTIC  FREE CONSULTATIONS AND NO FEE UNLESS WE WIN YOUR CASE All cases involving truck accidents, car accidents, slip…

Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, And Valentine’s Day is a Time People Sue Valentine’s Day is a day when many people like to share their love.  Whether it’s with a significant other, their children or a good friend, people often exchange warm greetings, card and sometimes gifts. Of course, to a number of husbands and boyfriends out there, the day also represents another mark on the calendar that can ultimately lead to the doghouse if not handled properly. Regardless of how we feel about this “Hallmark Holiday”, as Americans it represents a traditional way for us to contribute to the economy and benefit…

  “Pedestrians now account for the largest proportion of traffic fatalities recorded in the past 25 years” (GHSA.org) The latest numbers are alarming when it comes to pedestrian accidents in New Jersey and around the country. As New Jersey accident lawyers, we at Mintz & Geftic represent clients that have been injured in all types of serious accidents. This includes car accidents, truck accidents, construction accidents, motorcycle accidents, as well as accidents involving pedestrians. Readers in some of the state’s more rural counties might not face a major threat when it comes to pedestrian accidents. However, here in Elizabeth and in surrounding cities like Newark…

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…

Jeffrey M. Strauss’s client suffered a knee injury that will likely require knee replacement surgery when she slipped and fell.  The serious injury occurred at the Cheesecake Factory in Freehold, New Jersey. Bryan H. Mintz assisted Mr. Strauss with motion practice and ultimately at trial before The Honorable Owen C. McCarthy.  The case settled after three days of trial for $250,000. (Monmouth County, 2019) 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…

$88,400 settlement for our client who suffered significant injuries in an accident involving an Uber vehicle. Our client’s vehicle was struck by a UBER vehicle causing her accident-related injuries. As a result of this crash with an Uber driver, she underwent a series of epidural streroid injections at the bilateral L4-L5 and L5-S1 levels. MINTZ & GEFTIC  FREE CONSULTATIONS AND NO FEE UNLESS WE WIN YOUR CASE All cases involving any accident with an Uber vehicle, 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…

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

At trial, attorneys sometimes want the jury to hear about reports and conclusions of treating doctors without actually having those treating doctors come to court to testify. 

$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…

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 …

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