Super Lawyer 2024 – Bryan Mintz Named to List Again!

The cold air has settled in, the last of the leaves are falling from New Jersey’s trees, the Giants are playing well and the Jets are thinking about next season….it must be the week of Thanksgiving! Getting the chance to spend quality time with loved ones while enjoying some turkey and pumpkin pie always makes this holiday a joyous time. However, as New Jersey’s premier car accident law firm, we at Mintz & Geftic also know that holiday weekends bring about some of the most hazardous conditions on our roadways. This Thanksgiving will certainly be no exception according to most travel and auto accident…

The Honorable Stephanie A. Mitterhoff, J.S.C., in a well written and thorough opinion, held that the YMCA is not a charitable organization for purposes of New Jersey’s Charitable Immunity Act (“CIA”). By so holding, the YMCA may be sued for personal injuries caused by its negligence.

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…

$1,136,500 settlement for an individual who fell from scaffolding while at work suffering a work-related injury.  The settlement included a recovery of $1,000,000 for negligence and $136,500 for workers compensation benefits. (Essex County, New Jersey 2015).

$400,000 settlement of pedestrian struck by automobile case (Passaic County, New Jersey 2009).

$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…

$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…

In our last blog, we discussed the various types of lower back injuries that are typically caused by car accidents, slip and falls, construction accidents, and work accidents. We discussed conditions like herniated discs, bulging discs, and pars fractures, all of which cause lower back pain. Diagnostic tests are helpful tools used to determine the specific cause of the lower back pain. However, arriving at an accurate clinical diagnosis requires that any diagnostic test be correlated with the patient’s back pain symptoms and physical exam. The most common diagnostic tests include : X-Ray: This test provides information on the bones in the spine. An x-ray is often…

$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…

In the first half of 2024, the United States experienced a slight decline in traffic-related fatalities, with a 3.2% decrease in fatalities compared to the same period in 2023, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Despite the nationwide drop, New Jersey has become a troubling outlier, recording a sharp increase in traffic deaths on its roads, raising concerns among state officials and safety experts alike. Rising Traffic Deaths in New Jersey As of September 2024, traffic fatalities in New Jersey have surged by 13.8% compared to traffic deaths over the same timeframe in 2023. State Police data reveal that 417 people…

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 Steven and Helen Rosen 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 Mr. Rosen 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 Steven Rosen’s neck. When Mr. Rosen continued to suffer from severe pain…

$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…

Hello fellow New Jersey drivers. Just a few quick questions for you. How would adding 72,000 commuters PER DAY to New Jersey’s highways affect you?  Have you ever sat in traffic in New Jersey trying to get to the Lincoln Tunnel? What would increasing that Lincoln Tunnel traffic by an additional 25 MILES into New Jersey mean to you?   I’m guessing some of your possible answers were: Question 1 How the bleep do you think it would affect me?  How expensive is a helicopter and how long before I can learn to fly one?  How’s the job market and home prices in Montana…

Most New Jersey drivers have had it happen to them at least a couple of times. You’re sitting at a red light and it turns green. You step on the gas pedal. Just as your car starts to move. a vehicle comes speeding through the intersection from your left or right, completely ignoring their red light. You (hopefully) hit your brakes just in time, avoiding a major accident. You then utter to yourself (or maybe shout out the window), “you could have killed somebody driving like that!”. Perhaps you  also included an expletive or two. Well, that statement is even more true now than…

$430,000 settlement arising out of automobile accident. (Bergen County, New Jersey 2001).