Archive for December 2018
$350,000 settlement after slip and fall at Target
$350,000 settlement for an Essex County woman who injured her knee and back when she slipped on snow and ice walking into a Target store. The firm brought a lawsuit against Target and the snow and ice landscaper who was responsible for clearing the walkways. The case settled following a mediation several weeks prior to…
Read MoreDo I have to pay taxes on money I am awarded in a personal injury lawsuit?
One of the most frequent question my clients have is, “Do I have to pay taxes on money I was awarded in a personal injury lawsuit?” Yes, but with a caveat. Money awarded in a personal injury lawsuit for compensatory damages such as pain and suffering, disability, impairment, and loss of enjoyability of life are…
Read More$350,000 for man injured after being sideswiped by a tractor trailer
$350,000 settlement for a Burlington County man who wassideswiped by a tractor trailer. Theclient aggravated a prior knee injury he had surgery on 3 weeks prior. The case settled at a settlement conference several weeks prior to trial.
Read MorePersonal Injury Settlement for Injuries after a Truck Accident: $375,000.00
A union county woman was struck in the rear of her vehicleby a tractor trailer, resulting in injuries to her back which required backsurgery. This client had an extensive history of back problems from prior car accidents. The firm was able to establish that the new accident aggravated the pre-existing back problems. The case settled…
Read More$500,000.00 settlement after slip and fall at NJ Diner
A Middlesex County woman slipped and fell on a wet floor while walking into a New Jersey diner. As a result, she injured both her knees necessitating bilateral arthroscopic knee surgeries. Her case settled at mediation for $500,000.00.
Read More$975,000.00 for worker who received an electric shock
A former Lowes Employee was injured while working when he was operating a defective carpet cutting machine. While attempting to use the machine, he sustained an electric shock and was thrown back. The client suffered neck and back injuries as well as nerve damage, necessitating surgeries. The liability expert’s testimony established that the carpet machine…
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