Personal Injury Partner Dennis Shlionsky‘s article, “Who Decides? Dolson as a Guide, Not a Gavel, and the Jury’s Role in Rear-End Collision Cases: Lessons from Plonski v. Amador-Hodgson,” published by the New Jersey Law Journal, examines a recent Appellate Division decision reaffirming that there is no such thing as automatic liability in rear-end […]
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The United States Supreme Court’s unanimous decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II U.S. (2026) (No. 24-1238) was hailed as a win for injured plaintiffs nationwide as it significantly expands potential liability in New Jersey trucking accident litigation by allowing negligent-hiring claims against transportation brokers to proceed under state law. […]
$1,100,000 Settlement in Construction Zone Accident with Front-End Loader
Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.Dennis Shlionsky, Partner in the Personal Injury Group, secured a $1.1 million settlement in a motor vehicle accident matter. The plaintiff was struck by a front-end loader while traveling through a construction zone, sustaining injuries to his head, neck, and back. He initially underwent conservative care and ultimately required cervical […]
$850,000 Settlement in Motor Vehicle Accident in Newark
Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.Dennis Shlionsky, Partner in the Personal Injury Group, secured an $850,000 settlement in a motor vehicle accident matter. A box truck ran a stop sign and T-boned the firm’s client in Newark, causing neck and shoulder injuries that required spinal surgery. Liability was disputed, with the defense asserting verbal threshold, comparative negligence, and a […]