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By: Jeffrey W. Varcadipane The realities of the practice of medicine today mean that individuals seeking medical care are increasingly likely to be attended to by a physician assistant (“PA”)—who, as a group, are sometimes derisively referred to as “noctors,” as in “not doctors.” That term is widely used by physicians who oppose the read more

Following a roughly week-long jury trial in New York, Joseph Stimmel of Varcadipane & Pinnisi P.C. recently secured a liability verdict in favor of the firm’s client who sustained severe injuries to her spine and shoulder because of a slip and fall accident. The Firm’s client required multiple surgeries to her spine and shoulder, which read more

Key Takeaways From car crashes to slip and falls, negligence sits at the center of nearly every personal injury lawsuit NJ residents file. Four legal elements must be proven together to win a negligence claim in New Jersey. Evidence such as photos, witness statements, and medical records often makes or breaks a case. A Paramus read more

As published in Verdict Search: Raynor v. Hailey, Rana Trans LLC, Bilal & Lyft, Inc. Collisions with tractor-trailers can cause serious injuries, even in minor accidents at lower speeds. When a truck crash also involves a rideshare vehicle and multiple parties, determining liability and pursuing compensation become significantly more complicated. At read more

Key Takeaways Drivers must yield to people walking in designated paths under state traffic laws. Seeking immediate medical evaluation establishes a clear link between a collision and physical trauma. Injured pedestrians can pursue financial recovery for medical bills and lost income. When a vehicle hits a pedestrian in a car accident, the legal system read more

Key Takeaways Determining fault after a commercial crash involves examining evidence such as safety logs and maintenance records. Trucking companies can be held responsible for the careless actions of their employees while on duty. Third parties like maintenance contractors or cargo loaders sometimes share financial liability for a collision. After a read more

If you are injured in a truck accident in Hackensack, New Jersey, taking these steps in the first 24 hours can make or break your legal case: Call 911 immediately, do not move your vehicle if possible, seek medical attention even if you feel fine, and photograph everything at the scene. Within 24 hours, document read more

The legal battle over whether Uber drivers are employees or independent contractors continues to wage, although a recent New York appeals court ruling places more responsibility on the jury to decide. In Bandele v. Rasier-NY, LLC, the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, ruled that a trial court should not have dismissed claims against Uber read more