workers-compensation

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22 Dec: 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…

worker sweating and suffering in extreme heat

28 Jul: New Jersey Heat Wave: What Every Worker Needs to Know

New Jersey Heat Wave Extreme heat in Arizona and Texas? Okay, that makes sense. Extreme heat in New Jersey? “Fuhgeddaboudit!” Here we are in the midst of the first true heat wave of the year! Cities like Trenton, Newark, Jersey City and Elizabeth are all looking at record-high temperatures this week. For the men and women having to work outside in this extreme heat, please be safe! As is the case with other job hazards and work-related injuries and accidents, workers have rights when it comes to the heat. Attention New Jersey workers: Beware of the deadly risks of occupational heat exposure! Excessive heat…

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08 Jun: Bryan Mintz Named Super Lawyer for 10th Straight Year!

New Jersey top personal injury attorney Bryan Mintz has received the Super Lawyer honor for the tenth consecutive year! An attorney being recognized as a New Jersey Super Lawyer in any one year is no small feat. Accomplishing this for a full decade is a major credit to Bryan and the team at Mintz & Geftic Personal Injury Law Firm. 2023 – The Super Lawyer Selection Process  Only five percent of attorneys across the whole state of New Jersey are designated as Super Lawyers each year.  In order to be eligible for this prestigious title, an attorney in New Jersey must go through a…

damaged car from rear-end accident on highway along with an ambulance. Trucks in traffic in background,

09 Dec: $25,000 For Rear-End Accident While Working

$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…

damaged stairs serious injury risk for slip and fall accidents

07 Dec: 60,000 For Slip and Fall Accident On Stairs

$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…

02 Dec: $32,000 for NJ Turnpike Accident Injuries

$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…

02 Dec: $100,000 For Motorcycle Accident Injuries

$100,000 personal injury settlement for our client who was injured in a motorcycle accident in Elizabeth, NJ. The motorcycle accident resulted in serious injury to our client.  His back injury included herniated discs requiring significant chiropractic treatment, as well as pain management epidurals. The case settled prior to the filing of a lawsuit.  (Elizabeth, NJ, Union County, 2022) MINTZ & GEFTIC – TOP New Jersey accident injury law firm All cases involving a rear-end accident, truck accident, car accident, motorcycle accident, slip and falls accident, or work-related accident require NO FEE unless we are successful in securing you a recovery to compensate you for your injuries and…