After Baby in Stroller Dies, New Jersey Lawmakers Hold Hearings on Jitney Safety
Following the death of eight-month-old Angelie Paredes in her stroller, the New Jersey Assembly Transportation Committee held a hearing about the operation, regulation, and safety of jitneys. Angelie was killed when she was struck by...
Read More113 New Jersey Cases Yield Recoveries over $1 Million
According to a study by the New Jersey Legal Almanac, 113 cases produced jury verdicts or settlements of $1 million or more during the period from August 1, 2012, to July 31, 2013. The number...
Read MoreOver 16 Million Vehicles Recalled in 2012
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that 16.2 million vehicles were subject to manufacturer recalls during 2012. The NHTSA claims to have had a “significant role” in over 9 million of those recalls....
Read MoreNew Jersey Residents Injured During Robot Surgery
Sheena Wilson, 45, suffered a serious injury during robotic surgery for a hysterectomy. Wilson, a mother of two from Parlin, New Jersey, suffered a burn to her rectum and is now on long-term disability and...
Read MoreJury Orders NJ Company to Pay $700,000 to Injured State Trooper
After a four-day trial, a Philadelphia jury recently awarded $700,000 to a Pennsylvania State trooper who was injured when her vehicle was rear-ended by a van operated by a New Jersey company. Joanne Dragotta was...
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