NJ Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury Lawyers

May 15, 2019

NJ Supreme Court Allows Testimony That Favors Medical Providers

By Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP|May 15th, 2019|Personal Injury|0 Comments

A ruling from early March 2019 from the New Jersey Supreme Court will allow testimony from medical experts regarding whether or not plaintiffs are “faking” their injuries in an effort for personal gain. Testimony of this kind has already been happening in civil cases throughout New Jersey, but the ruling from the state’s highest court clears up how malingering testimony can be applied to cases. There are detractors to the ruling who claim that all expert [...]

May 6, 2019

Student Killed by Missing Truck Part

By Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP|May 6th, 2019|Wrongful Death|0 Comments

A tragic accident involving a missing truck part led to the death of a Tulane University student at a rest stop in Mississippi early in March 2019. Margaret Maurer was at a rest stop on March 5th in Gautier, Mississippi with a group of friends when the tragic accident occurred. According to officers, the tractor trailer involved in the incident was traveling west on Interstate 10 when two of its wheels came loose, traveled across the [...]

May 1, 2019

Asbestos Found in Cosmetics Sold by Claire’s Stores

By Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP|May 1st, 2019|Product Liability|0 Comments

Asbestos is a dangerous product most often found in construction materials, but a recent discovery in cosmetics sold by Claire’s Stores Inc. by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has led to serious concerns among consumers. The FDA discovered three products sold by Claire’s Stores to contain asbestos and warned the public not to use the products. The FDA also asked Congress to create regulations for modern cosmetics. The current framework to regulate cosmetics [...]

Apr 2, 2019

How Much Could My Cancer Misdiagnosis Case Be Worth?

By Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP|April 2nd, 2019|medical malpractice|0 Comments

New Jersey is home to many fine physicians and surgeons. However, no doctor is infallible and some can be negligent or even reckless. If your doctor missed or misdiagnosed your cancer, you may be considering whether or not to file a medical malpractice claim against him or her. A cancer misdiagnosis case can help patients become whole again by allowing them to collect compensation and damages in the form of financial rewards. This compensation acts as [...]

Mar 25, 2019

What Causes Cerebral Palsy?

By Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP|March 25th, 2019|Birth Injury|0 Comments

Cerebral palsy is a developmental disorder and leading cause of disability in young children. Cerebral palsy (CP) occurs as a result of a brain injury sustained during fetal development or birth. Because the symptoms affect an infant’s coordination and movement, the injury may not be recognized or diagnosed immediately, especially when the symptoms are mild. The causes of cerebral palsy can vary depending on the type of CP your child has. Knowing what may have caused [...]

Mar 19, 2019

The Top 10 Most Dangerous Highways in New Jersey

By Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP|March 19th, 2019|Car Accident|0 Comments

According to the most recent data available, 2017 was a deadly year on New Jersey highways. In fact, it was the deadliest year on New Jersey highways since 2007. Some roadways tend to have more accident hotspots than others. One stretch of highway here in the Garden State is so accident-prone, it averages at least one vehicle crash each day. Each year, the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) releases a report detailing car accident statistics [...]

Mar 13, 2019

Can I Sue the Airline If I’m Injured during Turbulence?

By Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP|March 13th, 2019|Personal Injury|0 Comments

A recent Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to New York hit severe turbulence, resulting in 29 injuries to passengers on board. Injuries ranged from bumps and bruises to one flight attendant suffering a broken leg. The March 9 flight landed at JFK Airport where injured passengers were treated and taken to hospitals in Queens. Most of us have experienced flight turbulence at some point or another. Usually, though, this turbulence is minor, and we get through [...]

Mar 12, 2019

What Is Valsartan, and Why Is It Being Recalled?

By Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP|March 12th, 2019|Dangerous Drugs|0 Comments

You may remember back in the summer of 2018, several pharmaceutical companies began recalling their heart and blood pressure medications. After the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) tests found trace amounts of impurities and carcinogens in valsartan, losartan, and irbesartan, drug companies began recalling certain lots of the drug and recalls have continued well into 2019. Currently, the FDA is investigating the cause or causes as to how and why these toxic substances ended up in [...]

Mar 5, 2019

Empty Nose Syndrome as a Result of Medical Malpractice

By Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP|March 5th, 2019|medical malpractice|0 Comments

There are some lovely benefits to living in the “Garden State,” but it can be tough on people with severe allergies, or chronic infections. Some people take medications, and others undergo medical procedures to lessen the symptoms. But if you can take a deep breath in through your nose and out through your mouth without thinking you’re going to suffocate, you may be taking your breathing for granted. Empty Nose Syndrome (ENS) is an odd-sounding disorder, [...]

Feb 26, 2019

Liability for Hit and Run Accidents in New Jersey

By Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP|February 26th, 2019|Car accidents, Personal Injury|0 Comments

In car accident cases, insurance companies must determine fault so that they can decide who is responsible for paying the damages associated with the crash. Every state in the U.S. has its own method of apportioning fault after a car accident. New Jersey law uses a modified comparative negligence model to apportion responsibility after an accident which results in injuries, death and property damage. What does that mean? If you play a role in the accident, [...]

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