Gov. Murphy Signs Legislation to Improve Nursing Home Care

The long-term care and nursing home industry suffered tremendous losses during the coronavirus pandemic; however, two bills recently signed by Governor Phil Murphy aims to prevent these issues from happening again. Both laws involve the amount of contact residents have with staff, as well as with friends and family. On October 23, Murphy announced he…

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Barry R. Eichen’s Recent Top Verdicts & Settlements

Barry Eichen, Shareholder with Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP, has been fighting for justice for clients in New Jersey for 34 years. An experienced litigator with more than 100 complex jury trials under his belt, Mr. Eichen has developed a national reputation for his work on behalf of plaintiffs and consumers who have suffered injuries and…

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How Much Car Insurance Do NJ Drivers Really Need?

Determining the right amount of car insurance for you and your family requires some knowledge about the minimum insurance requirements in New Jersey, your options, and how that compares to your personal situation. In truth, the answer is usually “More than think you do.” The privilege of operating a motor vehicle in the state of…

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Why Is the NJ Turnpike So Dangerous?

Drivers traveling through the state of New Jersey encounter many challenges and hazards. There are a lot of cars on our roads at any given time, and our massive highways and interstates are legendary. The New Jersey Turnpike is the second deadliest highway in NJ, surpassed only by the Garden State Parkway. Over the years,…

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Why So Many New Jersey Car Crashes Are Fatal

New Jersey has many dangerous high-speed roads. The New Jersey Turnpike is one of the most heavily traveled roads in America. The Turnpike transports people up and down the East Coast including from New York City to Delaware. The Garden State Parkway and the Atlantic City Expressway carry people throughout New Jersey including the Jersey…

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Common Types of Injuries Suffered by Construction Workers

The construction industry can be a dangerous field for workers. Heavy machinery and other hazards pose significant dangers on a daily basis to workers and other personnel on construction sites. Unfortunately, injuries often occur on construction projects sites regardless of the safety guidelines and precautions taken. The types of construction injuries that commonly occur on…

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3rd Party Liability in Medical Negligence Cases

When people hear the word “lawsuit,” typically they think of one plaintiff suing a single defendant. In reality, many lawsuits involve multiple defendants. Some lawsuits also involve multiple plaintiffs. In some cases, defendants have claims against one or more third parties who are not yet a part of the lawsuit. In order to file a…

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