Burn injuries in New Jersey are not just physically traumatic; they can be a life-changing event that carries emotional scars as well. While we may all encounter minor burns in our daily lives, a burn that covers a large area of the body amplifies the pain serious burn victims will experience. Beyond the immediate agony, burns causing substantial skin loss can be life-threatening, depriving the body of its essential functions to regulate … [Read more...] about Navigating Burn Injuries In New Jersey: A Comprehensive Overview
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New Jersey Birth Injury Attorneys
Medical malpractice, especially when it results in birth injuries, is a heartbreaking tragedy. The repercussions of such negligence can cut short or permanently impair the quality of a young life. Families shattered by unforeseen medical errors during childbirth may feel powerless in the face of this devastation. A New Jersey personal injury attorney can help the families of birth injury victims secure the financial compensation needed to care … [Read more...] about New Jersey Birth Injury Attorneys
Final Orders and Interlocutory Orders in New Jersey State Court
Here is the updated HTML with all URL links removed: ```html It is important for any attorney who litigates in New Jersey state courts to have a complete understanding of the differences between final orders and interlocutory orders in New Jersey. Final Order (Rule 4:49-2) A final order, as per Rule 4:49-2, is one that marks the conclusion of a particular stage in litigation. It signifies the end of a particular phase of a case, allowing … [Read more...] about Final Orders and Interlocutory Orders in New Jersey State Court
Strategic Choices To Make in New Jersey Municipal Employee Disputes: Lessons from Winters v. North Hudson Regional Fire
In New Jersey, the Winters Doctrine can be a key factor in a municipal employee’s employment dispute that is litigated before the administrative courts and in the Superior Court. This legal doctrine can have final consequences for those making a claim against their government employer. In such cases, you will need to make strategic choices about the evidence that is presented. The Winters Doctrine The Winters Doctrine, in its essence, … [Read more...] about Strategic Choices To Make in New Jersey Municipal Employee Disputes: Lessons from Winters v. North Hudson Regional Fire
The Intersection of Workers’ Comp and the Law Against Discrimination in New Jersey
The New Jersey Supreme Court made two important rulings in Richter v. Oakland Board of Education, 246 N.J. 507 (2021). First, the Court decided that an employee doesn't need to prove an adverse employment action as part of a failure-to-accommodate claim under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD). This decision was based on previous case law, especially in retaliation claims, and was not surprising considering the NJLAD's broad … [Read more...] about The Intersection of Workers’ Comp and the Law Against Discrimination in New Jersey
New Jersey Medical Malpractice Attorneys
Of course, our society trusts hospitals and medical professionals to take care of us when we are sick. Indeed, most people put a special trust in the doctors, nurses, surgeons, and other medical professionals who treat us. However, medical professionals are human. They sometimes make mistakes. When they make a mistake, the injured patient may need to consult with an experienced New Jersey medical malpractice attorney. In New Jersey, medical … [Read more...] about New Jersey Medical Malpractice Attorneys