New Jersey Law Journal | Analysis
By Kay Van Wey | May 8, 2020
Long-term care facilities that fail to adhere to CMS guidelines for COVID-19 infection control may face legal liability for outbreaks at their facility. Only the most egregious cases will likely meet the gross negligence standard adopted in many states.
New Jersey Law Journal | Analysis
By Eric S. Poe | May 7, 2020
An expert suggests that attorneys should disclose the coverage levels of their legal malpractice insurance to their physician clients, and that the minimum legal malpractice coverage held by an attorney defending a medical malpractice litigation should be increased to $5 million.
New Jersey Law Journal | Analysis
By Patricia M. Giordano | May 6, 2020
Many health care professionals are in fact New Jersey employees working within the scope of state employment at the time of their alleged negligence. Medical malpractice counsel must be versed in the New Jersey Tort Claims Act in order to properly address such claims.
New Jersey Law Journal | Analysis
By Mary Kate McGrath and Adam J. Fulginiti | May 5, 2020
As the crisis progresses, health-care practitioners at every level should be kept apprised of new developments in the law, which can impact their practices, their patients, and their peace of mind.
By Charles Toutant | May 4, 2020
The justices said a jury needed expert opinion to determine the appropriate balance between patient autonomy and prescribed treatment.
By David Gialanella | April 30, 2020
A Middlesex County judge on April 23 approved the final portion of a $6.5 million settlement in a medical malpractice suit, Estate of Horvath v. Alegre-Gomez,…
By Suzette Parmley | April 14, 2020
S-2333/A-3910, which mirrors legislation in other states, stirred debate in both houses before passing the Legislature Monday. It was signed into law Tuesday.
By David Gialanella | Charles Toutant | April 10, 2020
A Middlesex County judge on March 19 approved a $931,000 settlement in Scala v. TMS Logistics Inc., a suit filed by the family of a man who was killed…
By Amanda Bronstad | April 8, 2020
Lawyers for hospitals predict there still could be medical malpractice lawsuits amid the COVID-19 outbreak, but plaintiffs lawyers are concerned about their practices. "You don't want to be the one suing heroes," said attorney John Hochfelder.
New Jersey Law Journal | Analysis
By Kay Van Wey | April 2, 2020
Coming together as a team, between health-care workers and families, can protect the most vulnerable of us from harm with a few simple protocols and open communication.
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