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Mississippi tort reform
In 2004, Mississippi passed a piece of legislation that was the “centerpiece” of its tort reform. The law created a $1 million cap on non-economic damages awarded [...]
Social Security Disability recipients the subject of mischaracterizations and misinformation
Social Security Disability recipients have long been the subject of mischaracterizations and misinformation. Criticisms of the program often take the form of accusations that the requirements for [...]
Controversy for expansion of Avalon Bay Communities
There is some recent and ongoing controversy surrounding the expansion of Avalon Bay Communities Inc., the country’s second largest publicly traded apartment developer. Currently, Avalon Bay operates, [...]
When a Tree Falls – Who Pays?
There is a famous question about what happens when a tree falls in an empty forest. But there are a few more questions that arise when a [...]
The “system” itself can seem prejudiced against you, at times.
Sometimes there are good stories. Like one recently told by the president of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR). She described, in a newsletter [...]
Access to workers compensation is not always a simple matter
An employee seeking to be compensated for work-related injuries or diseases must often overcome a number of dizzying hurdles. Access to workers compensation is not always a [...]
Fight Unfair Practices When Your NJ Disability Pension is Threatened
In June, 2012, a bill was introduced to the New Jersey State Senate that would change certain parts of the eligibility criteria for the state TPAF, JRS, [...]
Hip Implant Lawsuits Consolidated to Bergen County Superior Court
Stryker Orthopaedics, a large manufacturer of medical devices, has provided thousands of patients with hip implants over the years. Last July, however, Stryker recalled two of its [...]
Parents of Killed Barnegat Motorcyclist Files Wrongful Death Suit
The parents of a motorcyclist killed in a West Creek collision back in May 2012 has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the driver of the SUV [...]
New Jersey Appellate Division Affirms Jury’s Award for Nursing Home Negligence
Placing a family member in a nursing home can be an emotional and tolling process. Families spend much time conducting research when searching for a nursing home [...]
Paulsboro Residents Agree to Settle after Derailed Train Caused Chemical Leak
Back in November 2012, a train derailed over the Jefferson Street Bridge in Paulsboro, New Jersey, resulting in four tanker cars landing in the water of Mantua [...]
Tewksbury Middle School Makes Strides in Correcting Lead Problem
Schools and other buildings across New Jersey undergo testing every year to ensure that lead levels are within a range that are not considered harmful to your [...]
Firm News
Szaferman Lakind Recognized in 2020 “Best Law Firm” Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
Szaferman, Lakind, Blumstein and Blader, P.C. has been listed among U.S. News and World Report’s “Best [...]
Craig Hubert to Receive the Mercer County Bar Association Nizolek Award
Craig Hubert, Partner and Member of the Szaferman Lakind Blumstein & Blader, P.C. Executive Committee, has [...]
Princeton Attorney Kim A. Otis Joins Szaferman Lakind
Szaferman Lakind is proud to welcome Kim A. Otis to the firm. Kim is a general [...]
Recent Verdicts & Settlements
Final Restraining Order Prohibiting Father From Communicating With Parties’ 17 Year Old Son Reversed After Emergent Appeal (Brian G. Paul).
Antoniotti v. Antoniotti In 2004, the firm won an emergent appeal summarily reversing the entry of [...]
Final Restraining Order Affirmed (Brian G. Paul).
J.C. v. J.M. In J.C. v. J.M., Brian G. Paul successfully represented a victim of domestic violence in the [...]
In 3 Separate Cases, Incorrect Child Support Calculations are Reversed By Appellate Division (Brian G. Paul).
Reversed Child Support Verdicts In the year 2000, the firm won two unreported Appellate Division child [...]