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…
It was recently reported that more than 40% of coronavirus deaths in the state are linked to nursing homes and long-term care facilities. A large proportion of the over 10,000 people that have died are elderly or physical and mentally disabled people. As reported, approximately 1 in 13 people who were in long-term care when…
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…
Given the ongoing opioid crisis, the use of medicinal marijuana has become a popular and attractive option for the treatment of various medical conditions and the pain that oftentimes accompanies same. Ever since the enactment of the New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act (“NJCUMMA”) in 2010, questions persisted about how this law would interplay…
While the COVID-19 pandemic has certainly put a strain on employers across New Jersey and led to furloughs and layoffs that arise out of business necessity, New Jersey has also stepped up to also provide some protection to employees in the present and in the case of other future outbreaks. Specifically, Governor Murphy recently signed…
Infection prevention, control and management are ongoing problems in nursing homes and long-term care facilities in New Jersey. It is not surprising, then, that nursing homes are reportedly struggling to contain the Covid-19 virus. [1] Nearly every nursing home in the state has reported at least one case of the virus at their facility, and…