Practice Areas of Rossetti & DeVoto
Welcome to the personal injury page of Rossetti and DeVoto, P.C. If you been seriously injured by someone else, you probably need answers.
Rossetti and DeVoto, P.C. has been representing seriously injured persons for many years with outstanding results. Our senior attorneys, Messrs. Rossetti and DeVoto are both certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey and the National Board of Trial Advocacy as having special expertise and skill as trial attorneys. You can be assured that only Mr. DeVoto or Mr. Rossetti will handle your legal matter. They will do whatever it takes to prove your case by using only the most qualified investigators, reconstructionists and experts and medical witnesses.
We prepare each case as if it were going to trial and keep in constant communication with you every step of the way.
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PRODUCT LIABILITY/DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS
| Defective products make their way into the marketplace each year, causing countless injuries to unsuspecting consumers. | |
| Some products are manufactured incorrectly, some are designed wrong and some fail to warn consumers about hidden dangers. Each of these defects can cause serious or deadly injuries.
Our law firm has handled many large and complex product liability cases with outstanding results. In fact, we are on the cutting edge, often creating new laws that protect consumers through our cases. You may be surprised to know that most products do not have to be made to any specifications. It is up to the maker of the product to design, build and sell a safe product. So how do you hold manufacturers accountable for their poor products? |
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| Rossetti and DeVoto will utilize only the best experts in their chosen fields to demonstrate that products are defective. In addition, these experts will rely on industry standards and government standards to prove the product defect. We also search to find out how many other incidences of injury that the product has caused by networking with other attorneys and searching government databases.
If you think you have been injured by a defective product, contact us and we will be glad to review your case. Here are seven things you should do immediately:
If you have more questions, check out our question and answer section to learn more about defective and dangerous products. TOP ^ |
AUTOMOBILE CRASHES/BICYCLE/TAXI/BUSES AND TRUCK
We live in a fast-paced world. Unfortunately, we are often doing too many things at once, especially while driving, leading to distractions that often cause serious accidents on our roadways. We have been protecting victims of careless drivers for many years.
If you are a victim of someone else’s irresponsible actions, you have rights, including the right to recover for pain and suffering, property damage, essential services around the home, lost wages, and medical bills. Here are six things you can do immediately:
1. Report the crash to the police.
2. Report the crash to your insurance company.
3. Do not destroy your vehicle or let anyone else take it.
4. Photograph your vehicle.
5. Locate your insurance policy.
6. Contact us to review your case at no obligation.
You probably have many questions depending on your accident and injuries. Please check out our question and answer section on car, bus, bicycle, taxi and truck crashes to learn all you can about your potential case. If you have additional questions, please call us and we will be happy to assist.
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MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
Medical malpractice can change your life in an instant. We have successfully pursued medical malpractice cases to hold accountable those responsible for providing poor health care.
Now, more than ever, health care in this country needs reform. The insurance andHMO industry have taken over the profession which has led to compromised medical care as doctors take on more and more patients to try to earn the same amount of money in years past. We have successfully handled many malpractice cases including the following:
* Birth Injuries * Surgical Errors * Delay in Diagnosis * Cancer Misdiagnosis * Emergency Room Errors * Failure to Diagnose Heart Attacks * Infections * Laparoscopic Surgical Errors * Medication errors
If you think you have been a victim of medical malpractice, please contact us and we will discuss your potential case at no obligation. If you have additional questions, please go to our question and answer section on medical malpractice.
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NURSING HOME ABUSE
Having your loved one admitted to a nursing home is a difficult and painful decision. But nothing is more painful than watching your loved one receive substandard care often resulting in injury or death.
Nursing homes and long-term care facilities that receive federal funds must comply with certain federal regulations and laws. These regulations and laws set out in detail the type and quality of care that residents in these facilities must receive. Due to the many reports of nursing home abuse and neglect that surfaced in the 1980s, Congress enacted legislation that requires nursing homes to comply with standards for the care of their residents. These laws are contained in the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 (better known as OBRA). New Jersey has adopted OBRA in its entirety and requires its nursing homes to meet the same rigid standards that the federal law requires.
The Act basically requires nursing homes or long-term care facilities in New Jersey to provide services and care “to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental and psychosocial wellbeing of each resident” and this care must be given based on written documentation for each resident, known as an individualized care plan.
There are a variety of reasons why a nursing home resident might receive substandard care and why these residents fall below the nursing home’s radar screen. Here are some examples of frequent injuries sustained by residents in nursing homes:
- Bedsores
- Dehydration and Lack of Proper Nutrition
- Falls
- Physical and Mental Abuse
- Wandering
- Wrongful Death
Rossetti & DeVoto, P.C. has handled nursing Home cases with much success. Nursing Home’s are notoriously understaffed which leads to many of the problems. We will get answers to your questions and will get key documents from the State that will show the rating for the nursing home and the prior incidents at the facility.
Here are some things you can do right away:
1. Make a note of any witnesses to the incident and get their addresses.
2. Find out the name of the roommate that your loved one had at the time and get that person’s address.
3. Take photographs of your loved one.
If you have additional questions, please go to our question and answer section on nursing homes for further information or contact us and we would be happy to discuss your case at no obligation.
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CONSTRUCTION FALLS/ACCIDENTS
Each year thousands upon thousands of construction workers are injured from falls at heights greater than six feet. All of these falls are and should be prevented, since there are strict government regulations that require fall protection to be utilized at any height over six feet.
Unfortunately, general contractors and subcontractors looking to reduce costs, cut safety first. This subjects all workers to dangerous conditions and the risk of being fired if they speak up and insist on fall protection.
General contractors have an obligation as does every other contractor on the job, to follow the governments OSHA guidelines for the implementation of fall protection. These protections include the use of guard rails, tie ropes, hard hats, and scaffolding. Safety begins at the top and oftentimes when the general contractor does not require a safe jobsite, the subcontractors will follow suit ignore safety on the job.
We have successfully handled many construction cases. Our quick action, thorough investigation and top team of experts will provide the foundation for your case. Have you been a victim of a construction fall? If so, contact us and we will be happy to review your case at no obligation. If you have any other questions on construction falls or accidents, please refer to our question and answer section.
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Slip-and-Fall Accidents
Slip, trip and fall accidents are often caused by dangerous property conditions that create a trap fopr unsuspecting persons. Many times, these conditions can lead to serious and debilitating injuries, especially when the elderly are involved. Rossetti & Devoto, P.C. has handled many fall cases involving business and restaurant owners, residential and commercial property owners, and retail store owners, apartment complex owners and landlords. These accidents can occur in many ways but the typical incidences usually happen from objects left carelessly laying in the walkway of the injured person; where there is a construction defect in the walking surface; or where there is an unexpected failure or hole in the walking surface. Our firm will promptly investigate these cases and preserve the key evidence before it dissappears. Often times, a security camara will have captured your fall and we can file a motion with a judge to force defendants to save and preserve this key evidence before it disappears. Additionally, an engineering expert will often be utilized to show the defect in the property and to prove that the condition was unsafe. Here are a few things you can do immediately: 1. Fill out an accident report at the place where you fell. 2. Take pictures of the area where you fell as soon as possible. 3. Document by name, address and phone number any witnesses to your fall. 4. Find out if the place where you fell had a video camara/security camara operating. 5. Save your clothing and shoes. If you have any additional questions, check out our question and answer section on silp and falls or contact us for a free consultation.
DOG AND ANIMAL BITES
Dog bites can be serious cases, often resulting in significant scarring and injuries. New Jersey recognizes injury claims for people bitten by dogs and has enacted a law that specifically protects persons from dog attacks.
f you have any additional questions, check out our question and answer section on Dog and Animal Bites or contact us for a free consultation.
WRONGFUL DEATH
In New Jersey, the Wrongful Death Act applies to all actions in which death results. The Act sets forth the type of damages that someone can receive in the event that your loved one has died as a result of someone else’s fault. If you believe that you may have a wrongful death case, you must contact an attorney immediately. You should insist on an autopsy if there is any dispute as to what caused the death. The types of damages that are recoverable to the heirs in the event of death are conscious pain and suffering, future lost wages to any living dependents, medical bills incurred prior to death, funeral benefits and the loss of guidance and advice for the heirs that are living.
If you would like to read more about New Jersey’s Wrongful Death Act, please go to our question and answer section under Wrongful Death or contact us with any questions that you have.
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Amusement park Injuries
Work related Injuries
Rossetti & DeVoto, P.C. has been representing injured workers for years. Whether your injuries were the result of unsafe job conditions, poor design and planning or defective machinery and equipment, we have the resources and knowledge to handle your case. Our team of investigators and experts react swiftly to uncover and preserve key evidence before it disappears. In addition, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits and social security benefits for your injuries.
Our past cases include representing injured workers who were tragically killed, and those who suffered amputations, burns, traumatic brain injuries, occupational diseases, hearing and sight loss, and injuries caused by toxic substances, in addition to a host of others. We will make sure that you receive all the benefits available to you, including compensation for lost wages while out of work on disability, payment of all authorized medical expenses and, if appropriate, a cash award for your injury.
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