New Jersey workers are facing dangerous heat just as the July 4th weekend begins. When temperatures and humidity rise, workers in construction, landscaping, roofing, delivery, warehousing, kitchens, factories, transportation, public works, and other hot environments can face serious health risks. Heat illness is not just discomfort. Heat exhaustion, heat stroke, dehydration, fainting, rhabdomyolysis, and heat-related falls or accidents can become serious work injuries. If you suffered heat illness because of your job, you may have rights under New Jersey workers’ compensation law. In some cases, you may also have a separate personal injury claim if someone other than your employer contributed to unsafe work…
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RLS Media and NJ.com recently reported that a worker was killed after an industrial accident at a Newark bakery, where authorities said the employee became trapped in machinery. According to the report, emergency responders found the worker pinned between a malfunctioning horizontal conveyor and a lower stainless-steel tray, and the incident remains under investigation. This accident occurred on Hudson Street in Newark, New Jersey, not far from our Elizabeth, New Jersey office. First and foremost, our thoughts and prayers go out to the victim’s family during this difficult time. Tragic workplace machine accidents like this are devastating for families, coworkers, and entire communities. They…
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…
Fall is in the air. Pumpkin spice is everywhere. Tombstones and skeletons are sprawled across the front lawns in your neighborhood. Huge spiderwebs are covering front porches. It must be time for Halloween. Otherwise, it is time to strongly consider moving.
NJ personal injury attorney Bryan Mintz has received the Super Lawyer honor once again! Bryan, who represents injured victims of car and truck accidents, has now made this list eleven straight years! This honor is a credit to Bryan and the whole team at Mintz & Geftic Personal Injury Law Firm. 2024 – 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 rigorous selection process. Candidates must first be nominated by…
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…
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…