In cases involving government entities, the New Jersey tort claims act applies, making the process more complex than typical personal injury claims. In New Jersey, filing a personal injury claim is relatively easy if another person’s negligence leads to your injuries. However, if the party responsible for your injuries is a government agency, employee, or...
If you or a loved one sustained head or brain injuries in an accident or as the result of a medical professional’s actions, you could have the right to pursue legal action. When another party’s negligent or wrongful acts cause you physical, emotional, or financial damages, you could be able to recover compensation for your...
O’Connor, Parsons, Lane & Noble is pleased to announce that attorney Alexandra Loprete was elected to leadership positions in the New Jersey Women Lawyers Association (NJWLA) and the New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA) for the upcoming terms. Ms. Loprete was elected by her peers to serve as a board member of the NJWLA Young...
As New Jersey advances through the stages of reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic, many employees returning to work or experiencing an uptick in their job duties and hours may be faced with unique challenges and decisions. For instance, what if an employee does not feel safe returning to work or simply cannot return due to...
Losing a loved one is a difficult and trying time in anyone’s life. If it is a sudden or unexpected death, the difficulty in dealing with such a loss in amplified. If you suspect medical malpractice or nursing home neglect, the situation can quickly become overwhelming. The attorneys at O’Connor Parsons Lane & Noble are...
Now more than ever, you need an accomplished medical malpractice attorney on your side. Clearly, the doctors and nurses working on the front lines are helping many people and deserve recognition and thanks for their efforts. Nevertheless, physicians, nurses, hospital, and other health care workers always remain obligated to provide a reasonable standard of care....
Our parents, siblings, spouse, and/or friends may require more care than can be provided at home. We often place our trust and faith in nursing homes and long-term care facilities to provide residential care to our elderly or disabled loved ones. Unfortunately, it took this Corona Virus (Covid-19) Pandemic to uncover the significant and dangerous...
Knowing about substandard quality of care is crucial in understanding medical malpractice cases. The attorneys at O’Connor, Parsons, Lane & Noble have crucial knowledge and experience in this area of the law. Read on to learn more about substandard care and find out how it may affect your medical malpractice case. What is Substandard Care?...
O’Connor, Parsons, Lane & Noble are proud to announce that a jury in Union County Superior Court awarded our client $450,000 in economic damages and $50,000 for distress in a gender discrimination suit. Joy Spriggs, a former public defender in the city of Plainfield, was represented by attorneys Gregory Noble and Robert A. Ballard III....
In New Jersey, the average slip and fall settlement varies substantially based on the details of the case. If you sustained injuries in a slip, trip, or fall accident, you have the right to pursue compensation if the incident occurred due to someone’s negligence. The area of the law that concerns slip and fall injuries...