Family of “Fid” Waddy received $1.2 million in wrongful death lawsuit
The family of Randolph “Fid” Waddy, who was killed in a motorcycle crash in 2012 when two auxiliary police officers chased him on North 1st Street, received $1.2 million in the settlement of a wrongful death lawsuit. David Kreizer was chosen by the Mr. Waddy's family to represent the Estate to bring a civil rights action against the City of Paterson and the auxiliary policy actors.
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Proving an Injury Under the NJ Product Liability Act
If you have been injured by a defective product in New Jersey, then you may be entitled to a large financial award for your injuries and losses through a settlement or verdict in a case brought against the manufacturer, distributor, and/or seller of the product. This is true regardless of the type of product that…
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Judd Shaw Certified to Join “Lawyers of Distinction”
The Lawyers of Distinction is pleased to announce that Judd Shaw has been certified as a member. The Lawyers of Distinction is recognized as the fastest growing community of distinguished lawyers in the United States.
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Why a Catastrophic Personal Injury Lawsuit is Different
Attorneys often discuss their ability to bring lawsuits in catastrophic personal injury cases, but the word “catastrophic” is not necessarily a legal term that you will find in state personal injury statutes. Instead, “catastrophic” is referring to the type of injuries and other damages that a victim suffers. Because catastrophic injuries, by definition, will severely…
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5 Signs You May Be Dealing With Sexual Discrimination at Work
The #metoo movement has highlighted what many people have long known: that sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace has been with us for decades, and, while improvements have been made, many thousands of individuals continue to suffer the effects of sexual harassment and discrimination. Of course, harassment and sexual discrimination can victimize both men…
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What Constitutes Excessive Force or Police Brutality in New Jersey
With the rise of smartphone video capability and the ability to share video across social media easily, we have seen a rise in awareness of the excessive force and police brutality tactics that victimize people of all races and backgrounds. In 1991, camcorder footage of Los Angeles police officers beating Rodney King galvanized (and, to…
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