NJ Supreme Court Ruling Expands Responsibility For Social Hosts Who Serve Alcohol
“Does a young adult, over the age of eighteen but under the age of twenty-one — an adult under the lawful drinking age — have a duty not to facilitate the service of alcohol to a visibly intoxicated underage guest in his home if the guest is expected to operate a motor vehicle?” That is…
Read MoreWhy So Many New Jersey Car Crashes Are Fatal
New Jersey has many dangerous high-speed roads. The New Jersey Turnpike is one of the most heavily traveled roads in America. The Turnpike transports people up and down the East Coast including from New York City to Delaware. The Garden State Parkway and the Atlantic City Expressway carry people throughout New Jersey including the Jersey…
Read MoreDaryl L. Zaslow Earns 4 Spots on TopVerdict’s List of Top 20 Settlements of 2019
Daryl L. Zaslow, shareholder with Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP, has recently been recognized by TopVerdict.com as having obtained 4 of the following top 20 reported settlements in New Jersey in 2019. Of those awards: One was the largest recovery in a medical malpractice case in the state ($6.5M award) Two were included in the Top…
Read MoreCan a New Blood Test Diagnose Newborn Brain Damage?
Medical malpractice during and immediately after delivery can be due to many different causes, including the failure to properly diagnose and resolve medical issues during the baby’s birth. If the obstetrician or other medical professional fail to recognize and treat medical complications in a timely manner, they may be liable for the injuries or deaths…
Read MoreBeware: FDA’s List of “Toxic” Hand Sanitizers Keeps Expanding
During the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the most common pieces of advice has been to wash your hands for 20 seconds or more. Most people, at home, have access to soap, but carry hand sanitizers for on-the-go use. In public, many businesses and organizations offer hand sanitizers for that same reason The Food and Drug…
Read MoreThe Risk of Tractor-Trailer Fires Is Significant
On July 13 at 6:15 AM, a tractor-trailer overturned and burst into flames after it crashed on a New Jersey Turnpike northbound ramp. The crash occurred in Bergen County. At the time of the incident, the 16W interchange was closed for cleanup in both directions. It may be “just another day on the Turnpike” for…
Read MoreNJ May Legalize Recreational Marijuana. Will It Lead to More Car Crashes?
For the last few years, the State of New Jersey has contemplated legalizing marijuana. After years of debate, the question will finally make its way to the ballot box this November. If the referendum to amend the state Constitution passes, it will go into effect on January 1, 2021, and adults aged 21 and older…
Read MoreCommon Types of Injuries Suffered by Construction Workers
The construction industry can be a dangerous field for workers. Heavy machinery and other hazards pose significant dangers on a daily basis to workers and other personnel on construction sites. Unfortunately, injuries often occur on construction projects sites regardless of the safety guidelines and precautions taken. The types of construction injuries that commonly occur on…
Read More3rd Party Liability in Medical Negligence Cases
When people hear the word “lawsuit,” typically they think of one plaintiff suing a single defendant. In reality, many lawsuits involve multiple defendants. Some lawsuits also involve multiple plaintiffs. In some cases, defendants have claims against one or more third parties who are not yet a part of the lawsuit. In order to file a…
Read MoreNew Jersey’s “Ongoing Storm Rule” Is Finally Done
The summer is finally here, so it may seem a strange time to talk about things like snowstorms, but the wheels of justice can sometimes grind slowly. The New Jersey Appeals Court recently ruled in Pareja v Princeton International Properties, et al. that the on-going storm rule no longer applies for commercial properties in New…
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