The Most Telltale Signs of Elder Abuse in Nursing Homes
It’s estimated that one in six people over the age of 60 have experienced some form of abuse in community settings over the past year. Nursing home negligence and abuse have both been on the rise since the onset of COVID-19, with rates of abuse occurring at particularly alarming numbers in long-term care facilities. With…
Read MoreIs New Jersey a No-Fault State? Who’s Liable in Car Accidents?
Who’s at fault when it comes to a car accident? The answer to this question can depend on the state in which you live and the laws that are in place. New Jersey is currently a “no-fault” state when it comes to car accidents, but that doesn’t mean you don’t have recourse if you or…
Read MoreKnow Your Rights: Who is at Fault for Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accidents are generally classified under a broader legal practice area known as premises liability. These incidents are notoriously dangerous, leading to severe injuries, billions of dollars in medical costs, and even death in the worst cases. They are also generally caused by some form of negligence on the part of property and…
Read MoreThe Most Common Causes of Death in Hospitals and Healthcare Settings
Over 700,000 people die in hospitals every year. While not all these deaths are preventable, many are the result of errors in medical care. These wrongful deaths impact families, including spouses and children, for generations. Healthcare providers have a responsibility to provide an acceptable level of care for patients. While mistakes can happen in care,…
Read MoreThe Long-Term Damage Caused by Brachial Plexus Injuries
There are many causes of a brachial plexus injury including birth trauma, car accidents, sports accidents, falls, medical malpractice during surgeries, and even radiation therapy. While these types of injuries can sometimes heal on their own without treatment, they often require medical attention whether that means physical therapy, medications, or surgery. Many victims of this…
Read MoreWhich Roads Are the Deadliest in New Jersey?
New Jersey is a small state with a population of over 9 million people. With people heading to work, to the doctor’s office, to the grocery store, or to the school to drop their kids off, it makes sense that there would be accidents on a daily basis all throughout the state. But there are…
Read MoreWhat Are the Leading Causes of Paralysis?
One of the most devastating conditions that can come from an injury, genetic disease, or birth defect is nerve injury causing paralysis. The loss of function and feeling in any part of your body changes you forever. You must learn to do everyday activities differently, give up certain hobbies, and possibly lose your job. But…
Read MoreUPDATE: Family Close to Filing Lawsuit for Drowning Deaths of Brothers at Bayonne Pool
Last year, Shareholders Barry Eichen and Daryl Zaslow, of Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP, filed tort claim notices on behalf of The Estates of Chu Ming Zheng & Jack Jiang, a/k/a ZhengYu Jiang, two brothers who drowned in a school pool in Bayonne on June 8, 2022. Today, we report that a lawsuit is imminent. Our…
Read MoreFacebook’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. The original lawsuit was…
Read MoreNJ Trains and the Effect of Collisions on Cars and Railroad Workers
At any given time, there are thousands of trains moving or at rest in the state of New Jersey. Train accidents are, unfortunately, a common occurrence in the state; these can include a train-vehicle collision at a railroad crossing or an individual train crash or derailment. NJ TRANSIT reports that it operates 1,231 trains and…
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