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...
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...
Medical negligence, or medical malpractice, occurs when a doctor fails to meet the required professional standard of care and his or her negligence causes patient harm. Like all lawsuits, filing a medical malpractice claim requires proving a specific set of legal requirements. These requirements, or the 4 D's of Medical Negligence, form the underlying basis...
If you or your loved one has suffered serious injuries or death because of medical malpractice, you are probably wondering what you can do next. You may know you need legal representation but are unsure how to choose the best medical malpractice legal representative. Medical malpractice cases usually are very complex and require an understanding...
Before a sick patient can become well, he or she needs to be correctly diagnosed. Unfortunately, some doctors fail to properly diagnose a medical condition, which can delay necessary treatment and possibly result in serious injury or death. At O’Connor, Parsons, Lane & Noble, LLC, we understand the frustration patients feel when there has been...
Surgery is inherently risky. Even with all our medical advances, negative outcomes are still possible and there is no guarantee that a patient will improve once wheeled out of the operating room. Sometimes, a patient needs multiple surgeries when only one was expected, which can take a toll on a patient’s health. However, it is...