With plummeting temperatures, snow-covered sidewalks, parking lots, and driveways across New Jersey have become treacherous, turning a simple walk or routine outing into a difficult—and potentially dangerous—journey. It’s no...more
Last month, Sterigenics and its parent company, Sotera Health, agreed to pay $35 million to settle cases filed by 79 people who claim that exposure to ethylene oxide (“EtO”) from a medical Sterigenics facility in the Atlanta...more
Depression during pregnancy, or prepartum depression, is a common condition that an estimated ten percent of women in the United States experience. The development of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (“SSRI”) offered...more
It’s common for anyone undergoing a major medical procedure to have some serious concerns. However, for most, these worries are focused more on the possibility of an adverse medical outcome and not on the risk of being...more
Undergoing fertility treatment is an emotional journey. And between the invasive procedures and medications, Assisted Reproductive Technologies can take a tremendous toll on a family, even when things go as planned. However,...more
Abuse and neglect at nursing homes are longstanding problems. Some of the most common nursing home injuries are also among the problems that can leave the families of residents with a lot of questions. ...more
Medications containing Acetaminophen are one of the most commonly used pain relievers worldwide. The chemical compound is an active ingredient in over 600 medicines. For most people, Acetaminophen is benign and can be used to...more
Few things compare to the thrill of seeing one of your favorite bands, musicians or artists perform live. However, given the crowds and the excitement of concert-goers, music venues and music festivals can also be pretty...more
6/27/2022
/ Bodily Injury ,
Damages ,
Entertainment Industry ,
Entertainment Venues ,
Insurance Claims ,
Liability ,
Mass Shootings ,
Negligence ,
Pain and Suffering ,
Premises Liability ,
Wrongful Death
While the country is still grieving over the tragic events that occurred in Uvalde, Texas and Buffalo, New York, the fact remains that these are only two of the most recent mass shootings to plague our nation’s history. And...more
6/23/2022
/ Concealed Weapons ,
Crime Victims ,
Firearms ,
Gun Control Act ,
Immunity ,
Manufacturer Liability ,
Mass Shootings ,
Negligence ,
School Shootings ,
Strict Liability ,
Use in Commerce ,
Wrongful Death
A federal jury in Florida awarded $77.5 million in damages, including $72.5 million in punitive damages, to a former soldier who filed a claim alleging that his hearing loss resulted from defective 3M Co. earplugs. The case...more
6/17/2022
/ 3M Company ,
Bellwether Verdicts ,
Bodily Injury ,
Damages ,
Federal Contractors ,
Hearing-Impaired ,
Mass Tort Litigation ,
Medical Devices ,
Military Service Members ,
Multidistrict Litigation ,
Negligence ,
Pain and Suffering ,
Product Defects ,
Punitive Damages ,
Veterans
Driving in icy conditions is never ideal, but if you must make the trek during winter weather, you’re likely to share the roads with tractor-trailers. True snow days are few and far between for the semi-truck driver, who...more
These days, gig economy drivers play a big part in making the holidays happen, delivering packages containing holiday decor, presents ordered online, and even catered meals for parties....more
12/20/2021
/ Amazon Marketplace ,
Bodily Injury ,
Car Accident ,
Delivery Drivers ,
DoorDash ,
E-Commerce ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Gig Economy ,
Independent Contractors ,
Liability ,
Negligence ,
On-Demand Services ,
Slip and Fall
Online retailer Amazon.com grew into a household name over the past several decades due largely to the company’s ability to deliver packages to customers within days—sometimes hours. However, recently, there have been reports...more
12/17/2021
/ Amazon Marketplace ,
Bodily Injury ,
Car Accident ,
Delivery Drivers ,
E-Commerce ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Gig Economy ,
Independent Contractors ,
Liability ,
Negligence ,
On-Demand Services
Onewheel, the self-balancing motorized skateboard named for the single large wheel that propels it, has been among the hottest electric skateboards on the market since its arrival in 2015....more
Pressure Cooker Explosions Prompt Ongoing Recalls and Lawsuits -
A popular kitchen appliance could be an accident waiting to happen. Electric pressure cookers allow busy people to quickly cook meals using a combination of...more