Press and Awards

Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP publishes press releases to announce significant verdicts and settlements. We also include here any awards or noteworthy mentions of our practice in news or law publications. To subscribe to our email newsletter, please email Angela Sohl at angelas@njadvocates.com

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Barry Eichen Honored in Top 20 Premises Liability Settlements in the US for 2022

Congratulations to ECZ’s very own Barry Eichen on being recognized for one of the 2022 Top 20 Settlements in the United States. He fought to secure a $4,000,000 settlement in a scaffolding-collapse case on behalf of our client. We are proud to have such an accomplished team fighting for our clients and seeking after the justice they deserve.
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Daryl L. Zaslow Named a Lawyer of the Year in Medical Malpractice for a Third Time

Daryl L. Zaslow of Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP, was named a 2024 Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Medical Malpractice – Plaintiffs, in Woodbridge, NJ. This is the third time Mr. Zaslow has earned this award, as he earned the same Lawyer of the Year recognition in 2020 and 2022.
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Barry R. Eichen Selected To The 2022 List Of The Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel

Barry R. Eichen, of Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP, has been selected to the 2022 list as a member of the Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. NADC is an organization dedicated to promoting the highest standards of legal excellence. Its mission is to objectively recognize the attorneys who elevate the standards of the Bar and provide a benchmark for other lawyers to emulate.
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Daryl L. Zaslow Named a 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers

Daryl L. Zaslow of Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP, was named a 2022 Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Medical Malpractice – Plaintiffs, in Woodbridge, NJ. This is the second time Mr. Zaslow earned this award, as he earned the same Lawyer of the Year recognition in 2020. Please join us in congratulating him on this latest award!
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Barry R. Eichen Named to 2022 Best Lawyers List

Barry R. Eichen, Shareholder with Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP, was named to the 2022 Best Lawyers list. Mr. Eichen was recognized once again for his work in the practice areas of Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Plaintiffs, and Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, in Woodbridge, NJ. Please join us in congratulating him on this latest award!
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Court Approves $12 Million Settlement in Med Mal Case Over Fatal Allergic Reaction That Results in $21 Million Total Recovery

On March 8, 2023, the Monmouth County Superior Court approved a $12 million settlement in Estate of Gago v. Monmouth Medical Center. David Gago, 35, died in the emergency department of Monmouth Medical Center after having a fatal allergic reaction. With a portion of the recovery used to purchase annuities, the total value of the recovery exceeds $21 million.
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Daryl L. Zaslow Recognized for Having 2 of the Top 4 Recoveries in NJ in 2021

Daryl L. Zaslow, shareholder with Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP, has recently been recognized by The New Jersey Law Journal in its “NJ Law 2021 Annual Edition” as having obtained 2 of the top 4 Personal Injury recoveries in New Jersey in 2021. Mr. Zaslow was the only attorney in New Jersey who had more than one of the Top 10 recoveries in 2021.
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Facebook’s $90M Settlement for Privacy Trackers Is Approved

A $90 million settlement for a lawsuit filed against Facebook has been approved by Judge Edward J. Davila of the US District Court for the Northern District of California. Barry R. Eichen, shareholder at Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP, served on the science committee, along with Billy Murphy of Baltimore’s Murphy Falcone.
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$3,700,000 Verdict for Stairway Fall Linked to Brain Injury

Barry Eichen, Shareholder with Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP obtained a $3.7M verdict on behalf of a man with Down syndrome who suffered a brain injury after he fell on a defective stairway. The injured man sustained a buildup of blood on the brain, a hairline fracture of the skull, and multiple facial fractures. Higgens vs. Sky-Top Gardens Inc.
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$1,250,000 Settlement for Motorcyclist Whose Leg Had to Be Amputated

Barry Eichen, Shareholder with Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP, has secured a $1.25 million settlement on behalf of a motorcycle rider who was struck by a minivan. The client’s leg was amputated as a result of his injuries from the crash. We invite you to read more about the case here.
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$6,000,000 Settlement for Healthcare Negligence in 2021

Barry Eichen, Shareholder at Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP, obtained a $6 million settlement for a plaintiff who died as the result of healthcare negligence.
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$7,000,000 Settlement in Medical Malpractice Case Involving Fatal Brain Injury

Daryl L. Zaslow, Shareholder with Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP, secured a $7 million settlement from Jersey Shore University Medical Center/Hackensack Meridian Health on behalf of the estate of Raymond Daley. Mr. Daley has a sleeping disorder, and suffered a fatal brain injury after receiving opioid medication. You can read more about the case here.
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Big Legal Wins with Aron Solomon and Special Guest Daryl Zaslow of Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow in NJ

Daryl L. Zaslow was a featured guest on “Big Legal Wins with Aron Solomon.” He spoke with Solomon about his cases as well as the work injury attorneys do on behalf of their clients and their families. You can watch the interview here.
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$6,850,000 Recovery in Wrongful Death Trucking Accident Case: Estate of Appio

Daryl L. Zaslow of Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP (Edison, Red Bank and Toms River) obtained a $6,850,000,000 settlement on behalf of the Estate of a 45-year-old man who was involved in a fatal trucking accident. On January 29, 2021, the Honorable Andrea I. Marshall, J.S.C. conducted a distribution hearing and entered an order approving the allocation of the wrongful death damages. We invite you to learn more here.
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Barry Eichen Named a 2021 “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers

Barry R. Eichen, Shareholder at Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP, was named a 2021 Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers. Mr. Eichen was selected for his work in the practice area of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs, in Woodbridge, NJ. Please join us in congratulating him on this latest award!
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$51,000,000 Verdict Against a Pharmaceutical Company for Price Manipulation

These cases involved an allegation against several drug manufacturers for over charging Pennsylvania Medicare and Medicaid recipients. Under contract these drug consumers, in order to be eligible for reimbursement, were required to sign a contract ­­mandating the drug companies to provide the Commonwealth of PA with the lowest prices available.
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19th Annual Advanced Forum on Obstetrical Malpractice Claims

Daryl Zaslow, Shareholder at Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP will be the Distinguished Co-Chair at the 19th Annual Advanced Forum on Obstetric Malpractice Claims. This year’s annual conference will be held virtually on November 9, 2020. Mr. Zaslow will also be presenting a lecture at the conference: “Analyzing Claims Against L&D Nurses and Midwives in OB Cases.” To learn more about this year’s conference, or to register, access the brochure for this event.
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Daryl L. Zaslow Earns 4 Spots on TopVerdict’s List of Top 10 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 10 reported settlements in New Jersey in 2019. We invite you to learn more here.
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$4.9M Settlement for Mother of Passenger Killed in Auto Accident

Barry Eichen, Shareholder at Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP, obtained a $4.9 million settlement for the mother of a passenger who was killed in a car accident. We invite you to read the story here.
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Barry Eichen Obtains $4.9M Settlement for Mother of Passenger Killed in Accident

Barry Eichen, Shareholder at Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP, obtained a $4.9 million settlement for the mother of a passenger who was killed in a car accident involving a tractor-trailer. We invite you to read the story here.
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Daryl Zaslow Secures $6.5 Million Recovery in Wrongful Death Intubation of Patient with Pneumonia, Sepsis & ARDS

A Middlesex County judge on April 23 approved the final portion of a $6.5 million settlement in a medical malpractice suit, Estate of Horvath v. Alegre-Gomez, lodged on behalf of a 53-year-old woman who died while being treated for pneumonia and other respiratory issues. We invite you to read more here.
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Nursing home failed to protect disabled patient from being molested by sex offender, suit says.

Daryl Zaslow, Shareholder at Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP, recently filed a lawsuit against Monmouth Care Center, alleging that administrators failed to protect a resident from sexual assault. We invite you to read more.
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Daryl L. Zaslow And Firm Featured in Best Lawyers: “High Risks, High Rewards” in 2020

Daryl L. Zaslow was recently featured on the cover of an issue of Best Lawyers. Read his feature article as well as a firm profile for Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow. Find out more.
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Barry R. Eichen Featured on Cover for Best Lawyers: A Rebel with a Cause” in 2017

Barry R. Eichen is the founder of Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow & McElroy, LLP. He began his practice representing the underdog. He wins cases others avoid. Read more in his feature article in Best Lawyers.
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Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP Profiled by Best Lawyers in 2016

Bringing medical personnel in-house isn’t something every top medical malpractice and personal injury law fi rm does, but having such expertise on tap is part of Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow & McElroy’s winning strategy.
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18th Annual Advanced Forum on Obstetric Malpractice Claims

Daryl Zaslow, Shareholder at Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP will be the Distinguished Co-Chair at the 18th Annual Advanced Forum on Obstetric Malpractice Claims. This year’s annual conference will be held on June 26 and 27 at the Union League of Philadelphia Hotel, at 140 S. Broad Street.
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New Jersey Personal Injury Firm Files Lawsuit on Behalf of Family of Man with Disabilities

Daryl Zaslow of Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP has filed a lawsuit on behalf of Robert L. Nicholson III, the father of a 28-year-old man with disabilities who wandered away from his adult day program and was found dead two weeks later. The lawsuit seeks $20 million in damages. Please read more here.
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New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyer Selected for 2015 Personal Injury Hall of Fame

Daryl L. Zaslow, of Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow and McElroy, wins two of the six awards for 2015 New Jersey Law Journal Personal Injury Hall of Fame.
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New Jersey Personal Injury Law Firm Reaches Settlement for McNair Family

Attorney Daryl Zaslow, of New Jersey personal injury law firm, Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP, reaches a settlement with Walmart for the McNair family whose father was fatally injured in a tractor trailer crash. 
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Daryl L. Zaslow Settles Comedian’s Wrongful Death Case Against Walmart

Daryl L. Zaslow of Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow has settled a lawsuit for a comedian’s wrongful death case against Walmart. Watch the video to learn more.
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Attorney Daryl Zaslow of NJ Personal Injury Law Firm Settles Walmart Truck Accident Case

Daryl Zaslow. of NJ personal injury law firm Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP, reached a settlement for the McNair children who lost their father in a fatal Walmart tractor trailer accident last summer. Click here to read more.
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New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyer Represents McNair Family in Walmart Settlement

Attorney Daryl Zaslow, of New Jersey personal injury law firm of Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP, represented the McNair family who recently settled a wrongful death claim with Walmart. Read the full story here.
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New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyer Reaches Out of Court Settlement against Walmart

New Jersey personal injury lawyer, Daryl Zaslow, of Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP reached an out of court settlement for the McNair family against Walmart. James McNair was fatally injured last June when a Walmart truck crashed into the vehicle carrying McNair and fellow comedian, Tracy Morgan. Read the full story here.
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Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP in Personal Injury Hall of Fame

New Jersey personal injury law firm of Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP has been selected to the 2015 Personal Injury Hall of Fame by the New Jersey Law Journal.
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New Jersey Personal Injury Law Firm Reaches Settlement in Walmart Wrongful Death Case

New Jersey personal injury lawyer, Daryl Zaslow, reaches a settlement on behalf of the McNair family and their wrongful death suit against Walmart.
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Daryl Zaslow, Personal Injury Lawyer in New Jersey, Settles Walmart Wrongful Death Suit

Daryl Zaslow, personal injury lawyer in New Jersey of Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP, settles a wrongful death claim against Walmart for the family of James McNair, who was fatally injured in the NJ Turnpike car accident last summer.
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Personal Injury Law Firm in New Jersey Helps McNair Family Settle Walmart Wrongful Death Case

Daryl Zaslow, of New Jersey personal injury law firm of Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP, recently helped the McNair family reach a settlement in their claim against Walmart. James McNair was fatally injured in a car accident involving a Walmart tractor-trailer over the summer.
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New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyer Settles Fatal Walmart Trucking Accident Case

New Jersey personal injury lawyer, Daryl Zaslow, of Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP reaches a settlement for the family of James McNair who was fatally injured in a Walmart trucking accident on the NJ Turnpike involving Tracy Morgan. Read more here.
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Edison Attorney Daryl Zaslow to Represent McNair Family in Walmart Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Attorney Daryl Zaslow is representing the McNair family due to the tragic death of their father in a fatal car accident involving a Walmart tractor-trailer. Read the Star Ledger article here. Mr. Zaslow appeared on a recent episode of ABC news program, 20/20, in coverage discussing the dangers of sleep- deprived truckers on our roadways.
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Calculating Damages in Negligence Lawsuits Against Departments of Human Services

Governments, be they city, county, state, tribal, or federal,administer a wide range of social welfare services and have a duty to properly discharge those obligations. Professionals hired by government agencies, regardless of the tasks they perform, are expected to exercise a reasonable degree of skill and care in their work.
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Contaminated Chemotherapy Treatment for Leukemia, Jury Awards 18.5 Million in Medical Malpractice Suit

Anton Weck v. Eun Mi Jhun — A 25 year old Toms River man paralyzed from the waist down after receiving contaminated chemotherapy treatment for leukemia was awarded $18.5 million by a Superior court jury in New Brunswick, New Jersey
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Jackson v. Haddad

Jackson v. Haddad — A Bergen County judge approved a $900,000 settlement on Oct. 20 in a suit alleging that an obstetrician's negligence caused a baby to be born with Erb's palsy.
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Flores v. Aucott

Flores v. Aucott — An Ocean County judge on June 17 approved a $1.9 million settlement in a medical malpractice suit on behalf of a child who suffered brain damage due to loss of oxygen during a home birth.
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Three Years After Fatal Stabbing, Residents of 100 Montgomery Say Building is Still Not Safe Enough

It took the gruesome and well-publicized stabbing of Jacqueline Reyes, who was murdered in her 100 Montgomery apartment unit the morning of December 8th, 2009, before residents in the building finally saw the legally-required security changes they’d long been demanding come to their building.
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NO CASE IS TOO BIG, TOO COMPLEX OR TOO EXPENSIVE, AND NO CLIENT WHO SUSTAINED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGES IS TOO SMALL TO FIGHT FOR

Two recent trials epitomize Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP's commitment to its clients and its craft. In one, senior partner Barry Eichen secured a $51 million verdict on behalf of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which successfully sued several pharmaceutical companies for complex fraudulent billing practices.
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DRIVER PARALYZED IN SUV ROLLOVER AWARDED $8M

Zakrocki v. Ford Motor Co. - —The suit claimed that the 2000 accident was caused by a defective throttle design in the 1997 Ford Explorer made its accelerator stick in the closed position.
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TOP 20 PERSONAL INJURY AWARDS OF THE YEAR

New Jersey Law Journal - Sep. 2005—Here are the largest personal injury verdicts reported by the Law Journal for the 12 months ending Aug 29, 2005, ranked in order of their value as of date of verdict or settlement...
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NJ Transit Worker Dies of Pulmonary Fibrosis, Widow Awarded 19M

Fuccilli v. New Jersey Transit, Central Railroad of New Jersey and Consolidated Rail Inc - —The wife of a New Jersey Transit employee who died in 2002 of a job-related lung disease was awarded $19.2 million by a Superior Court jury in New Brunswick.
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