$7.5 Billion settlement was awarded for the citizens of New Jersey against the Tobacco Industry. The suit sought to recover billions of dollars that the state and its taxpayers paid through the Medicaid program for health care costs attributable to smoking related illnesses. Lou DeVoto did extensive work on this landmark settlement, along with six […]
When you visit New Jersey on vacation, you will never run out of activities to enjoy. Feeling adventurous and want to have an adrenaline rush? You’ll definitely want to check out the New Jersey’s renowned Six Flags Great Adventure & Safari. Want to wind down after some hectic months? The luxurious Borgata Hotel and Casino […]
Read this short paper written by Louis J. DeVoto about health maintenance organizations. Health Maintenance Organizations Louis J. DeVoto I. BACKGROUND: HISTORY AND TYPES OF HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS While the first pre-paid health plan dates back to a cooperative in Elk City, Oklahoma in 1927, HMOs have only recently become popular. With the passage of […]
Car crashes are no “accidents”. And distracted driving is almost always the cause; whether it’s texting, gazing out the side window or changing the radio station. In fact, these seemingly innocent distractions cause major injuries on a daily basis. While no one wants to get in a car crash, usually there is insurance available to […]
A head injury is one of the worst injuries a person can face and they are far too common. One question that always comes up when diagnosing a head injury is whether it is a concussion or a traumatic brain injury. The answer can be a bit unclear as not all concussions are TBIs and […]
Suffering an injury is a traumatic experience, but suffering from a spinal cord injury can have life-changing ramifications. In fact, over 11,000 spinal injuries are reported in the United States every year. Furthermore, young men are far more likely to suffer a spinal cord injury than any other segment of the population. So, if you […]
New Jersey’s Successor Liability By: Esq. & Andrew J. Rossetti, Esq. What is Exactly Successor Liability? Your company is looking to acquire another entity’s assets. Consequently, in-house counsel has examined the purchase agreement to ensure it incorporates the general rule of successor liability: “where one company sells or otherwise transfers all its assets to another […]
If you are injured in an accident due to the negligence or fault of another party, you may receive a personal injury settlement. However, after you won a personal injury claim you might be wondering, are personal injury settlements taxable? The answer depends on the type of damages you receive in settlement and where you […]
Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances. Rossetti & DeVoto recovers $1.9 Million for wrongful death for the family of a 16-year-old autistic student whose tragic drowning death occurred while taking part in a weekly swimming class at the Burlington County Special Services School in Westampton, New Jersey. DeVoto on the […]
With the holidays fast approaching, everyone is looking forward to some respite from their year-long responsibilities. However, lawyers don’t have this luxury. In fact, the Christmas season for the legal profession is one of the busiest times of the year. Why? Read on to learn more about why Christmas is a busy time to be […]
MEDIATION – THE PLAINTIFFS PERSPECTIVE PRODUCT LIABILITY: A Road Map to Mediation or trial March 11, 2006 New Jersey Law Center New Brunswick NJ Institute for Continuing Legal Education Seminar Presented by: Andrew J. Rossetti Rossetti & DeVoto P.C Preparing your client for mediation How is (s)he to dress? No body piercing, wild cloths etc. […]
Car accidents happen unexpectedly and can not only result in injury but can also result in a real drain on your finances and mental state. Before you know it, all your savings disappear. With everything going on, it’s easy to lose a sense of what you need to do to make sure you can recover […]
Working remotely is a new concept for many people. Rarely would you find someone who often worked from home before COVID-19 unless they were self-employed? The workforce in America has had to figure out how to navigate working remotely. It is important to remember that despite no longer physically being in an office, you are […]
When a person gets an injury through the fault or negligence of another person or company in New Jersey, they have legal recourse to file a claim. With this, they may seek compensation for the damages and medical costs associated with their accident. But what happens if the negligent party is the State of New […]
