Choose Ward Shindle & Hall for all your personal injury needs. When you or someone you love is injured by defendant’s negligence or bad act, you have a right to seek compensation for medical costs, pain and suffering, as well as the emotional toll stemming from the injury. Ward, Shindle & hall will explore every avenue to bring those accountable to justice and compensate you and your family for your pain and suffering.
There are various types of personal injury claims, and it is best to contact an attorney immediately after an injury, to ensure you are taking the appropriate steps and important evidence is preserved for your future claims.
TYPES OF PERSONAL INJURY
- Automobile Accidents
- Slip and Falls
- Medical Malpractice
- Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse
- Dog Bites
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Defective Products and Products Liability
- Sexual Assault, Invasion of Privacy, Revenge Porn
- Employment Discrimination
- Wrongful Death
WARD, SHINDLE & HALL CASE RESULTS
$2,500,000 Slip and Fall Settlement with National Supermarket Chain
$262,000 Settlement for Sexual Discrimination and Wrongful Termination of Employee
$247,500 Settlement for Passenger Involved in Motor Vehicle Collision
$215,000 Settlement for Passenger of Vehicle Against Negligent Driver and Insurance Company
$205,000 Settlement for Client Struck by motorized scooter and ADA violations by Restaurant
$110,000 Settlement against County School System for Failure to Prevent Harassment, Invasion of Privacy, and Exploitation of Minor by Teacher of School System
$102,500 Settlement Against Estate of Defendant for Sexual Assault and Abuse of a Minor
$100,000 Dog Bite Case, Combined with Worker’s Compensation Settlement of over $30,000 for Delivery Woman Attacked by Dogs
$85,000 Settlement for Driver Struck by Negligent Driver Resulting in Scarring
$82,000+ Default Judgment Against Defendant for Revenge Porn, including award of punitive damages and attorney’s fees.
$75,000 Settlement for Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle
Injured Outside of New Jersey? WSH has professional relationships with various national personal injury and worker’s compensation firms. We and can assist with referrals when it is in your best interest or if you have been injured outside of New Jersey.
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Personal Injury Law Articles
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New Jersey Personal Injury Plaintiff Barred by Tort Claims Act
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Aggravation of a Pre-Existing Condition in New Jersey Personal Injury Cases
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Who is Liable When You Crash the Golf Cart?
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No Recovery for Slip and Fall on Shampoo Due to Store’s Lack of Notice Defense
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New Jersey Supreme Court Holds that Landlord Did Not Have Duty to Remove Snow and Ice From Rental Property
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New Jersey Court Says Residential Homeowners Are Not Liable for Sidewalk Injuries
Residential homeowners are not liable for injuries caused by the conditions of sidewalks abutting their properties, according to the New Jersey Appellate Court, even if... Continue reading→
New Jersey Court Rules Injured Worker is No Longer Entitled to Opioid Medication
A New Jersey petitioner previously receiving opioid pain medication to treat pain from a work-related injury will no longer be compensated for the medication because... Continue reading→
Widow’s Wrongful Death Claim Dismissed by New Jersey Courts Due to Statute of Limitations
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State of New Jersey May Be Liable To Motorcycle Accident Victim
The New Jersey Appellate Court recently overturned a trial court decision dismissing claims against the State of New Jersey in a personal injury case. Plaintiff... Continue reading→
Do You Know What Your NJ Insurance Policy Actually Provides Should Tragedy Strike?
The New Jersey Appellate Court recently upheld a limited coverage provision in an insurance contract, despite the fact that the declaration page (generally a one... Continue reading→
Gross Negligence Standard and its Implications on Personal Injury Cases and HOAs in NJ
The New Jersey Appellate Court recently held that a condominium association was not grossly negligent in a slip and fall incident that occurred in... Continue reading→
NJ Minor’s Amputation Case Against Construction Site Survives Appeal
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