Updates and Insights: NJ Medical Malpractice Laws

Is there a Med Mal Damages Cap in Federally Funded Hospitals in New Jersey?

May 17, 2019

Receiving medical care is by no means the same in every environment. Clearly, when you go to your local doctor’s office, visit a nearby urgent care center, check into the hospital, or rush to the emergency room, each experience is fundamentally different from the next. But did you know that where you are treated and who is involved in your treatment may also spell implications if you are a victim of medical malpractice? In fact,...

Is there a Damages Cap in New Jersey?

Jun 1, 2018

If you are considering filing a medical malpractice lawsuit in New Jersey, you may be wondering: is there a limit on the money I can recover as a victim of medical negligence? The monetary amount awarded to a plaintiff in a medical malpractice case is called “damages.” Some states have enacted “damages caps,” which set the maximum amount that can be awarded in a medical injury case. There is a multifaceted set of rules regarding...