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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
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Final Orders and Interlocutory Orders in New Jersey State Court
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 for an appeal or further legal action. If a party wants to … [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
Understanding Expert Testimony and Net Opinions in New Jersey
In New Jersey courts, the New Jersey Rules of Evidence (N.J.R.E. 702 and 703) guide the admissibility of expert testimony. Interpreting N.J.R.E. 702, the New Jersey Supreme Court has determined the rule requires three essential elements for admitting expert testimony: First, the intended testimony must deal with a subject matter that goes beyond the understanding of an average juror. Second, the field being testified about must be at an … [Read more...] about Understanding Expert Testimony and Net Opinions in New Jersey
New Jersey Commercial Property Insurance and Appraisal Clauses: What You Need to Know
An important aspect of commercial property insurance that is often overlooked is the appraisal clause. Although it may seem complicated, business owners who have filed property damage or loss of business income claim with their insurance carriers need to understand New Jersey commercial property insurance and appraisal clauses. Appraisal Clause Explained New Jersey commercial property insurance policies can have an "appraisal" clause to … [Read more...] about New Jersey Commercial Property Insurance and Appraisal Clauses: What You Need to Know
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