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 contractor, filing a claim is slightly more complicated. Under these circumstances, you will most likely need to file a claim which follows…
Nursing homes have a duty to treat residents with dignity and keep them safe. If a nursing home’s wrongful conduct or lack of care has injured a loved one, you may be considering filing a nursing home lawsuit. An experienced nursing home neglect attorney can help you get started and answer any questions you may…
Having a child who suffers an injury during birth is understandably overwhelming and traumatizing. As time goes on, the ramifications of the injury can become more pronounced. These may include health issues for the child, substantial ongoing medical costs, and anxiety over unknown challenges that may come. The law may be able to ease some…
O’Connor, Parsons, Lane, & Noble LLC are proud to announce that the firm and its partners have named by the Essex County Bar Association as the 2020 recipients of the Civil Practice Award. Partners, Scott A. Parsons, Paul O’Connor III, Gregory B. Noble, and William R. Lane accepted the award at the Annual Awards Reception on…
As our loved ones age, we rely on nursing homes and assisted living facilities to help take care of them when they can no longer do so for themselves. These types of facilities are entrusted with a great deal of responsibility to ensure the health, safety, and general welfare of our loved ones. And while…
If you have been involved in a personal injury accident in New Jersey, your next step might be to pursue a legal claim against the opposing party. But how long does it take to settle a personal injury claim? In this article, we will give you a brief overview of the personal injury claims process…
“The state of New Jersey does not have the ability to hold nursing homes accountable for thousands of avoidable deaths,” says Ms. Loprete in an article recently published in the New Jersey Star Ledger. In the article shared below, read why the state law giving immunity to Nursing Homes for their negligence related to Covid-19…
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…