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When you fly off the top rope and take chair shots for a living, you have to assume a certain amount of occupational risk. However three professionals formerly employed with World Wrestling Entertainment claim their lawsuit amounts to much more than that. In a suit filed on behalf of all current and former WWE wrestlers or “Superstars” who have suffered…

When you think of luxurious massages and time spent lounging around the pool, you think of vacations – not medical rehabilitation. However, nursing homes and rehab centers, like it or not, are Big Business; both are always vying for the attention of prospective clients. The real problem, unfortunately, according to a 2014 report put out by the Department of Health…

Lombardi & Lombardi joined the Middlesex County Trial Lawyers Association (MCTLA) on May 7 at its annual membership drive in raising awareness for a worthwhile children’s charity: Elijah’s Promise. Held at the Old Bay Restaurant in New Brunswick, the MCTLA collected food for Elijah’s Promise. The organization, based in New Brunswick as well, runs a soup kitchen dedicated to providing…

The slip-and-fall accident has been widely satirized and dismissed on many occasions as a comedic stunt – think the classic banana peel gag – or opportunistic and dishonest, someone faking a fall and bogus injuries in an effort to collect an insurance payout. However, in real life, slip and falls are no laughing matter. It happens all too often: you…

If you own a bike and plan on hitting the road this season, this month may hold special significance for you. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration kicked off its annual Motorcycle Safety Awareness Campaign, a month-long event held each May. The celebration is aimed at increasing safety and education for riders on America’s roadways and promoting proper observance of…

Do you ever get the feeling your doctor’s just phoning it in? If it seems like they’ve checked out during that office visit or surgical consult, it may have absolutely nothing to do with you. According to a new survey from Wallethub.com, New Jersey is the second least “doctor-friendly” state in the union. This has nothing to do with bedside…

Shoplifting is commonly regarded as a youthful indiscretion, a “rite of passage” for rebellious adolescents looking to get one over on their local department store. However, if there’s one thing last holiday season taught us, it’s that shoplifting doesn’t necessarily have to be a young man’s game. The courts were filled with adults who may have suffered a lapse in…

Medication errors are some of the most commonly committed mistakes in the ER. They can also be the most deadly. Whether a patient gets the wrong type of medication or the wrong amount at the wrong time, patients in New Jersey hospitals may be more vulnerable than they realize to these oversights. According to a new study from the Leapfrog…

City life means traffic – honking horns, sirens and drivers and cyclists belligerently trying to share the road. A recent op-ed on Washingtonpost.com shares some interesting perspectives regarding the evolution of the bicyclist-driver relationship. Who has right of way? Whichever side of the discussion you land, you may be surprised to know that this bickering leads to serious injury. Almost…

When it comes time to undergo an operation, many, if not most, of us defer to our doctor’s guidance when developing a plan for the actual surgery and postoperative care. The reality is, however, that where you choose to have your surgery can easily affect the outcome and quality of the procedure. This is particularly true for more complicated operations.…