On behalf of Breslin & Breslin, P.A. | Jun 29, 2012 | Personal Injury
In one of New Jersey’s neighboring states, the legislature has reportedly just passed a law which aims to increase the early detection of breast cancer by requiring that women with dense breast tissue are notified of such following a mammogram. Dense tissue...
On behalf of Breslin & Breslin, P.A. | Jun 26, 2012 | Slip-and-Fall
Did you know that slip-and-fall injuries account for nearly 9 million emergency room visits in the U.S. every year? Unfortunately, these accidents occur more frequently than most of us realize or would like to believe. And it appears that a large number of these...
On behalf of Breslin & Breslin, P.A. | Jun 22, 2012 | Car Accidents
Under a new state law, New Jersey drivers who fail to properly restrain their pets in the car could face criminal charges and financial penalties. The goal of the new restraint requirement is to reduce the number of car accidents caused by drivers who are distracted...
On behalf of Breslin & Breslin, P.A. | Jun 20, 2012 | Product Liability
Bergen County residents who have suffered injuries from faulty DePuy hip replacements or other defective Johnson & Johnson products will likely be interested to learn that J&J recently set aside $600 million in preparation for a potential settlement over...
On behalf of Breslin & Breslin, P.A. | Jun 15, 2012 | Wrongful Death
The mother of a New Jersey boy who took his own life after enduring bullying and threats from schoolmates is reportedly suing his school district for wrongful death, claiming that district officials did not do enough to stop the bullying and protect her son.According...
On behalf of Breslin & Breslin, P.A. | Jun 13, 2012 | Car Accidents
The United States Secretary of Commerce has reportedly decided to take a leave of absence following a series of car accidents that took place over the weekend. According to media reports, the crashes occurred when Commerce Secretary John Bryson had a seizure behind...
On behalf of Breslin & Breslin, P.A. | Jun 8, 2012 | Car Accidents
After a rigorous series of tests performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, an independent analysis has created a list of the seven most dangerous motor vehicles sold in the U.S. Topping the list is the Dodge Ram, which earned the dubious honor through...
On behalf of Breslin & Breslin, P.A. | Jun 6, 2012 | Product Liability
Earlier this week, a unit of New Jersey-based Johnson & Johnson announced that it planned to discontinue sales of its vaginal mesh implants. The company denies that the decision was made in response to the product liability lawsuits that have been filed in...
On behalf of Breslin & Breslin, P.A. | Jun 2, 2012 | Product Liability
Earlier this week, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill that secures the funding for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the next several years. Last week, the U.S. Senate passed a similar version of the bill, and leaders from the chambers will now...
