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Read the latest updates on personal injury and safety in New Jersey communities and information on Howard P. Lesnik, and his personal injury law firm, cases, events and awards.

NJ Investigating Vaping and Lung Disease Link

On August 16, 2019, New Jersey issued a statewide health warning on serious lung disease for young people who vaped. NJ health workers are investigating new and shocking reports of young patients in the State diagnosed with severe lung injuries with a history of vaping. This has sparked an increasing alarm in New Jersey which «more»

By |2022-03-17T20:48:23-04:00October 4th, 2019|Categories: Firm News|Comments Off on NJ Investigating Vaping and Lung Disease Link

Be Safe During Summer Fireworks in New Jersey

During July 4th and summer parties, many people enjoy cold adult beverages and turn to fireworks to celebrate. Whether relaxing by the pool, barbequing, or enjoying the warm sunshine, summer time celebrations often result in accidents, injuries, and dreaded trips to the emergency room. «more»

By |2022-03-17T21:04:16-04:00July 4th, 2019|Categories: Accident Injuries, Firm News, Injuries|Comments Off on Be Safe During Summer Fireworks in New Jersey

Passenger Awarded $100,000 After Being Thrown From Car

My client was attending a training seminar for new employees at a local hotel in New Jersey. After the training seminar, a co-worker agreed to give her a ride home. During the ride home, police attempted to pull over the vehicle my client was a passenger in. The driver told my client that he did «more»

By |2022-03-17T16:12:49-04:00May 15th, 2019|Categories: Accident Injuries, Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Success Stories|Comments Off on Passenger Awarded $100,000 After Being Thrown From Car

Intersection Accident Settles for Full Policy $100,000

My 47-year-old client was casually driving his luxury automobile through a city intersection one afternoon when he was suddenly hit by a car that ran a stop sign. The other vehicle was being operated by an unlicensed driver and slammed into the front left of my client’s car. The other driver was issued a traffic «more»

By |2024-08-17T09:07:11-04:00April 11th, 2019|Categories: Accident Injuries, Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Success Stories|Comments Off on Intersection Accident Settles for Full Policy $100,000

Commercial Vehicle Accident Settles for $350,000

My 52-year-old client was driving his SUV during a clear summer evening when he was suddenly t-boned by a large tow-truck that ran a red light at full speed through an intersection in Newark, NJ. The tow-truck slammed into the driver’s side door where my client was seated as the driver. When someone is involved «more»

By |2022-03-17T16:30:18-04:00March 10th, 2019|Categories: Firm News, Injuries, Success Stories|Comments Off on Commercial Vehicle Accident Settles for $350,000

Rear-End Auto Accident Settles for $175,000

I represented a young lady who was driving home from work when she was rear-ended. My client was literally plowed into as she was struck by the plow from large pick-up truck behind her. Road conditions were wet from melting snow and side streets and medians were piled high with snow banks. The force of «more»

By |2022-03-17T16:21:46-04:00January 25th, 2019|Categories: Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Success Stories|Comments Off on Rear-End Auto Accident Settles for $175,000

Snow and Ice Slip and Fall Settles for $145,000

My client was walking on a sidewalk early in the morning, when he slipped and fell on ice. As he was walking, the concrete sidewalk slab was covered with a sheet of ice and caused him to slip and fall on the dangerous condition. He fell with such force that he slammed his right ankle «more»

By |2022-03-17T16:26:02-04:00December 19th, 2018|Categories: Firm News, Injuries, Slip & Fall Accidents, Success Stories|Comments Off on Snow and Ice Slip and Fall Settles for $145,000

Howard Lesnik NJ Lawyer on $400,000 Dog Bite Settlement

My client was a fitness trainer in her early 30s and was invited to her then-boyfriend’s condo to meet his new dog. The pet turned out to be a 135-pound Rottweiler-Mastiff mix. The huge dog lunged and jumped on my client and bit her face and her neck. My client underwent plastic surgery, but suffered «more»

By |2022-03-17T16:11:44-04:00December 18th, 2018|Categories: Firm News, Injuries, Success Stories|Comments Off on Howard Lesnik NJ Lawyer on $400,000 Dog Bite Settlement

Premise Liability Settles for $155,000

I represented a young lady who slipped and fell in the lobby of her apartment complex. She was simply leaving her apartment on her way out for the day. However, a crowd of people – who were not tenants in her building – were all drinking inside the apartment complex. When she was walking toward «more»

By |2022-03-17T16:13:42-04:00November 10th, 2018|Categories: Firm News, Injuries, Slip & Fall Accidents, Success Stories|Comments Off on Premise Liability Settles for $155,000