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What Drivers Should Know About New Jersey’s Proposed Changes to Auto Accident Litigation
What Drivers Should Know About New Jersey’s Proposed Changes to Auto Accident Litigation

What Drivers Should Know About New Jersey’s Proposed Changes to Auto Accident Litigation

By Paola Gomez|2026-07-18T11:11:59-05:00April 17th, 2026|Personal Injury|

By Mariam S. Zein A bill that could reshape how certain car accident cases are handled in New Jersey is no longer just a proposal. It’s moving forward. After passing the State Senate last month, S3173 is now under review by the Assembly Judiciary Committee, indicating that the proposal is gaining legitimate momentum. But key… Continue Reading What Drivers Should Know About New Jersey’s Proposed Changes to Auto Accident Litigation

Partner Michael Paglione Settles Construction Accident Case for Just Under $1 Million
Partner Michael Paglione Settles Construction Accident Case for Just Under $1 Million

Partner Michael Paglione Settles Construction Accident Case for Just Under $1 Million

By Dana O'Donnell|2022-08-09T10:28:25-05:00August 9th, 2022|Personal Injury, Personal Injury Cases, Verdicts and Settlements|

Michael Paglione recently represented a 31 year old who fell 30 feet through a commercial rooftop while working at a construction site. His employer was a roofing contractor hired by the project’s General Contractor to replace the roof on a commercial building. Although our client was required to wear a fall protection harness at… Continue Reading Partner Michael Paglione Settles Construction Accident Case for Just Under $1 Million

If You’ve Suffered a Heart Attack or Stroke You May Be Eligible To Receive Workers’ Comp
If You’ve Suffered a Heart Attack or Stroke You May Be Eligible To Receive Workers’ Comp

If You’ve Suffered a Heart Attack or Stroke You May Be Eligible To Receive Workers’ Comp

By Dana O'Donnell|2022-07-26T15:53:36-05:00July 26th, 2022|COVID-19, Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation|

By: Michael Brottman According to the Center for Disease Control, someone in the United States suffers a heart attack every 40 seconds. This equates to approximately 800,000 heart attacks each year. “Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States,”… Continue Reading If You’ve Suffered a Heart Attack or Stroke You May Be Eligible To Receive Workers’ Comp

Pitfalls for New Jersey Pedestrians
Pitfalls for New Jersey Pedestrians

Pitfalls for New Jersey Pedestrians

By Dana O'Donnell|2023-06-16T14:42:16-05:00July 14th, 2022|Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury, Personal Injury & Wrongful Death|

By: Marc A. Brotman A recent study has shown that New Jersey is the 19th most dangerous state for pedestrians. This is obviously bad news for the most densely populated State in the country, where walking should be a safe and viable transportation option for all residents. Further, obtaining insurance coverage for personal injuries… Continue Reading Pitfalls for New Jersey Pedestrians

Emerging from the Pandemic, Seeking Legal Counsel is More Important Than Ever
Emerging from the Pandemic, Seeking Legal Counsel is More Important Than Ever

Emerging from the Pandemic, Seeking Legal Counsel is More Important Than Ever

By Dana O'Donnell|2022-03-22T10:07:15-05:00March 22nd, 2022|COVID-19, Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation|

By: Michael Brottman While we all hope that the COVID-19 pandemic is nearing its end, the reality is that COVID-19 cases continue, driven by the recent surge of the Omicron variant. Even if you have not personally been infected, we have all suffered from this pandemic. Lost opportunities for business, education, medical treatment, travel… Continue Reading Emerging from the Pandemic, Seeking Legal Counsel is More Important Than Ever

Michael Paglione Wins $23 Million Arbitration Award & Settles Near-Fatal Drowning Case For Homeowners Insurance Policy Limits of $500K
Michael Paglione Wins $23 Million Arbitration Award & Settles Near-Fatal Drowning Case For Homeowners Insurance Policy Limits of $500K

Michael Paglione Wins $23 Million Arbitration Award & Settles Near-Fatal Drowning Case For Homeowners Insurance Policy Limits of $500K

By Dana O'Donnell|2022-03-22T09:02:27-05:00March 22nd, 2022|Personal Injury, Personal Injury Cases, Verdicts and Settlements|

On July 4, 2015, a family of five attended a backyard Fourth of July party at the home of the defendants. Approximately 40 to 50 people attended the party throughout the day. There were multiple activities simultaneously taking place, such as whiffle ball, trampoline, and swimming in the defendants’ in-ground pool, with a slide… Continue Reading Michael Paglione Wins $23 Million Arbitration Award & Settles Near-Fatal Drowning Case For Homeowners Insurance Policy Limits of $500K

Marc Brotman Settles Nursing Home Negligence Case for $275,000
Marc Brotman Settles Nursing Home Negligence Case for $275,000

Marc Brotman Settles Nursing Home Negligence Case for $275,000

By Dana O'Donnell|2023-06-16T14:40:26-05:00March 2nd, 2022|Personal Injury, Personal Injury Cases, Verdicts and Settlements|

Marc Brotman, a trial attorney in the firm’s Personal Injury department, recently settled a negligence and abuse case against a New Jersey nursing home for $275,000. The case involved head and hip injuries to a nursing home resident who was found on the floor following a fall. Mr. Brotman argued that the nursing home… Continue Reading Marc Brotman Settles Nursing Home Negligence Case for $275,000

How Much is My Case Worth? New Jersey Law Now Requires Auto Insurance Companies to Disclose Policy Limits
How Much is My Case Worth? New Jersey Law Now Requires Auto Insurance Companies to Disclose Policy Limits

How Much is My Case Worth? New Jersey Law Now Requires Auto Insurance Companies to Disclose Policy Limits

By Dana O'Donnell|2021-09-29T09:09:31-05:00September 29th, 2021|Personal Injury|

By: Thomas Manzo Many factors bear on the value of a personal injury case and, as such, the ability to predict a numeric value for a client is impossible. This is especially true when that unknown number is assessed by a group of six-to-eight future jurors who ultimately make the final call. That being… Continue Reading How Much is My Case Worth? New Jersey Law Now Requires Auto Insurance Companies to Disclose Policy Limits

Carrier That “Would Never Pay More Than $10K in Auto Accident” Settles for $75K After Opening Statement
Carrier That “Would Never Pay More Than $10K in Auto Accident” Settles for $75K After Opening Statement

Carrier That “Would Never Pay More Than $10K in Auto Accident” Settles for $75K After Opening Statement

By Dana O'Donnell|2021-09-28T08:53:29-05:00September 28th, 2021|Personal Injury, Personal Injury Cases, Verdicts and Settlements|

Partner Brian A. Heyesey recently “virtually” picked a jury from the Monmouth County Superior Courthouse in Freehold, New Jersey to hear an automobile accident case. The case involved a 22-year old client who was t-boned while operating her vehicle on her way home from her waitressing job. As a result of the collision, the… Continue Reading Carrier That “Would Never Pay More Than $10K in Auto Accident” Settles for $75K After Opening Statement

Attorneys Hubert and Manzo Find Success for Clients in Two Injury Cases Against Local Schools
Attorneys Hubert and Manzo Find Success for Clients in Two Injury Cases Against Local Schools

Attorneys Hubert and Manzo Find Success for Clients in Two Injury Cases Against Local Schools

By Dana O'Donnell|2021-05-25T13:33:30-05:00April 29th, 2021|Personal Injury, Personal Injury Cases, Verdicts and Settlements|

Partner Thomas Manzo resolved a case on behalf of his client who fell while at work as a teacher at a local private school. A career teacher of young children, Tom’s client slipped and fell on a wet floor when entering the school’s kitchen, where she sustained a fractured wrist and a concussion after… Continue Reading Attorneys Hubert and Manzo Find Success for Clients in Two Injury Cases Against Local Schools