The cold air has settled in, the last of the leaves are falling from New Jersey’s trees, and Thanksgiving week is here again. Getting the chance to spend quality time with loved ones while enjoying some turkey and pumpkin pie always makes this holiday special. But as New Jersey’s premier car accident law firm, we also know that holiday weekends bring some of the most hazardous conditions on our roadways. This year is no exception. In fact, Thanksgiving 2025 is shaping up to be one of the busiest – and riskiest – travel periods ever. Thanksgiving 2025 Travel by the Numbers Record travel across…
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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…
Injured in a Crash? Your Social Media Might Be Used Against You After a car accident, most people are focused on recovery—physically, emotionally, and financially. But what you post on Facebook, Instagram, or other sites in the days and weeks after the crash can seriously hurt your injury claim. Insurance companies and defense lawyers routinely monitor social media for anything they can use to deny or reduce your compensation. Here’s how online posts—yours or others’—can damage your case, and how to avoid those costly mistakes. How Insurers Use Your Social Media Against You Insurance adjusters are trained to find any information that contradicts your…
As we pause to honor our nation’s fallen heroes this Memorial Day, it’s important to also take precautions during what continues to be one of the most dangerous times of year on America’s roads. Memorial Day weekend consistently sees a spike in car crashes, traffic violations, and serious injuries — and 2025 is no exception. 🚗 Memorial Day Weekend Crash Surge Memorial Day has long been associated with increased travel — and tragically, increased fatalities. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), an estimated 443 people may die in motor vehicle crashes across the U.S. during the 2025 holiday period, which runs from 6…
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…
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…
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…