Colorectal cancer is a life-threatening disease and, as with all cancers, must be diagnosed correctly and timely in order to give the patient the best treatment options and overall prognosis. According to The Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ), colorectal cancer is the third-most common form of cancer in both women and men, as well as the
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Blume Forte Attorney Carol Forte Obtains Settlement in NJ Birth Injury Case
Carol L. Forte, partner at the New Jersey personal injury law firm Blume Forte, obtained a $682,500 NJ birth injury settlement on behalf of a young girl who suffered a brachial plexus injury during birth as the result of a negligently and inappropriately resolved shoulder dystocia. Shoulder dystocia occurs when a baby’s shoulder becomes stuck
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International Playthings Recalls Tumblekins Toys Due to Laceration and Choking Hazards
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced the voluntary recall of approximately 31,000 Tumblekins Toys by New Jersey-based International Playthings LLC. The toys can break into small sharp pieces, posing laceration and choking risks to children. There have been no reported injuries as of yet, however, there has been one report of a toy breaking
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CPSC Re-announces York International Gas Furnace Recall Due to Fire Concerns
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is reannouncing the November 2004 recall of approximately 223,600 York International gas furnaces for manufactured homes due to continuing concerns over a fire hazard-causing defect. The gas furnace may overheat, causing the heat-exchanger to crack, exposing the flames to the home’s structure and inside finish (e.g., drywall, etc.).
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$450,000 Birth Injury Medical Malpractice Settlement Obtained in New Jersey
Dennis M. Donnelly, partner at the New Jersey personal injury law firm of Blume Forte, obtained a $450,000 settlement on behalf of a child who suffered birth injury due to medical negligence. The obstetricians failed to recognize the potential increased risk of premature birth after a pregnant woman was leaking fluid vaginally. Furthermore, physicians failed
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