New Jersey Heat Wave Safety: Protecting Workers from Dangerous Heat Exposure When we think of extreme heat, states like Arizona and Texas naturally come to mind. But recent heat waves in New Jersey remind us that dangerous heat can strike anywhere, posing significant risks, especially to outdoor workers. Cities such as Newark, Jersey City, Trenton, and Elizabeth are frequently experiencing record-high temperatures, making heat safety a top priority. Understanding the Risks of Heat Exposure In A Heat Wave Extreme heat exposure isn’t just uncomfortable—it can lead to serious health conditions, including heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and potentially life-threatening heat stroke. Every year, dozens of…
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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…
$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…