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New Jersey Law Journal

Ocean County Jury Awards $1.6 Million to Motorist Hurt in Route 9 Crash

An Ocean County jury returned a $1.6 million verdict on Jan. 19 in Hacker v. Jaime-Valdez, a suit by a man who sustained shoulder, neck and back injuries…
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The Legal Intelligencer

Philadelphia Personal Injury Filings Still in a Pandemic Pit Stop

"A long-term reduction in these filings would allow us to reallocate resources to address any increased inventory in other areas including medical malpractice and mass torts," said Philadelphia Administrative Judge Lisette Shirdan-Harris.
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The Legal Intelligencer

Quality of Life Diminished Due to Ongoing Pain, According to Plaintiff

On Nov. 24, 2017, plaintiff Bernetta Gethers, 33, was stopped while driving in the 2800 block of Cheltenham Avenue, in Philadelphia. The rear of her vehicle was struck by the front of a trailing vehicle driven by Laishah Holloman. Gethers claimed neck and back injuries.
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New Jersey Law Journal

Motorist Recovers $4.1 Million After Crash Resulting From Blown Stop Sign

  A $4.1 million settlement was reached on Feb. 1 in a Middlesex County case, Fernandez-Hoppe v. Depena, concerning injuries sustained…
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New Jersey Law Journal

Claim of Failure to Diagnose Ocular Cancer Settles For $2 Million in Monmouth

A man whose right eyeball was removed following what he claimed was a delayed diagnosis of cancer agreed to a $2 million settlement in his Monmouth…
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The Legal Intelligencer

Concussion From Rear-End Crash Derailed Active Lifestyle: Plaintiff

On Dec. 30, 2019, plaintiff Kathryn Corcetti, 77, a marketer, was driving on Route 22 in Monroeville. While stopped at a red light, the rear of her sedan was struck by the front of a trailing sport utility vehicle driven by Michael Trombola, who was traveling 40 mph. Corcetti claimed head injuries.
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The Legal Intelligencer

Unanimous Pa. Supreme Court Declines to Expand Opportunities to Re-Waive UIM Stacking

"It's certainly going to limit the ability of claimants to recover, and it shifts the burden from the insurance companies onto those claimants to comply with the law," said James Hockenberry, a partner with the Law Office of Leon Aussprung who represented the plaintiffs.
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Daily Report Online

'We Covered the Waterfront': Ga. Court of Appeals Hears Arguments for Attorney Fees in $7.2M Judgment

Attorney J. Matthew Dwyer said that currently there is no existing case law or appellate authority to this point, which requires looking at the language of the statute itself.
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Connecticut Law Tribune

Supreme Court Gives Sole Remedy for Injuries on Defective Road

"The plaintiff does not get a choice of remedy," Thomas R. Gerarde of Howd & Ludorf, counsel for the defendant, said.
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New Jersey Law Journal

Gordon Rees Backs Trucking Company in Pending Wrongful Death Suit

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.
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