Daniel B. Devinney, Partner, and Paul M. da Costa, Chair and Partner, of the Snyder Sarno D Aniello Maceri da Costa LLC Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury Departments obtained a $1.25 million settlement in a Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) case involving toxic exposure through clients employment at NJ Transit. FELA provides compensation to railroad workers who are injured on the job ..read more

Paul M. da Costa will be co-moderator at the 27th Annual Medical Malpractice Update program hosted by NJICLE on Saturday, November 4, 2023 from 8:55am to 1:00pm at the Law Center in New Brunswick. Paul will be co-moderating the panel discussion/roundtable, Lasiw v. Perreira Discovery issues and the right of plaintiffs to inspect records at 12:35pm. The 27th annual presentation is designed for trial attorneys at every level of experience who handle medical malpractice cases or complex personal injury litigation. The program will familiarize you with key cases that may change the way you handle ..read more

On September 7, 2023, the United States Attorney s Office- District of New Jersey released an investigation report detailing their investigation, findings, and conclusions related to the handling of the Covid-19 virus by the Veterans Memorial Homes at Menlo Park and Paramus starting in April 2020. The full report can be accessed through the link below. The report concludes that the United States Department of Justice has reasonable cause to believe that the State of New Jersey has systematically violated the Fourteenth Amendment rights of the residents of the Veterans Memorial Homes at Menlo P ..read more

Becoming a new parent is one of the most rewarding experiences in life. Parenthood brings both happiness and challenges, with numerous decisions to navigate. Safety is a primary concern for new parents. The nursing pillow, a common item on baby registries, is designed to aid in breastfeeding and bottle-feeding. Nursing pillows have become a staple item on every new parent's shopping list, with approximately 1.34 million sold annually in the U.S. These pillows are designed to support caregivers during feeding sessions and are marketed as essential tools during the early months of an infant's li ..read more

Paul M. da Costa, Partner and head of the firm's Medical Malpractice/Personal Injury Department and his team were recognized as having one of the top 20 largest personal injury awards in the state of New Jersey as ranked by New Jersey Law Journal's Personal Injury Top Awards 2023. Snyder Sarno D'Aniello Maceri da Costa LLC was recognized as being involved in this years third largest personal injury award with a settlement totaling $16 million on behalf of 71 residents of the state of New Jersey in the second round of nursing home COVID death claims. In 2022, the firm was recognized in the New ..read more

As a patient, you have the right to access and obtain a copy of your medical records from a hospital in the state of New Jersey. These records are crucial for understanding your health history, making informed decisions about your care, and seeking second opinions. To protect your rights and ensure smooth access to your medical records, it is essential to be aware of the regulations governing this process. In this blog, we will highlight the most important things you need to know about obtaining a copy of your records under the guidelines of New Jersey law(N.J. Stat. 26:2H-5n). Who Can Request ..read more

Snyder Sarno D Aniello Maceri da Costa LLC is pleased to announce that Paul M. da Costa, a partner and head of the firm s Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury Department, has been named to The National Law Journal s 2023 Plaintiffs Attorneys Trailblazers List. The Trailblazers List is a special supplement recognizing legal professionals who have made a significant mark in their respective practice areas ..read more

As published in the New Jersey Law Journal April 19, 2023 By Colleen Murphy Plaintiff's request to have her expert review decedent's EMR, on screen and under defendants' supervision and control, in order to identify what metadata she wants copied and produced, strikes us as an eminently reasonable way to proceed under the circumstances, stated Judge Carmen Messano, in his written opinion for the court ..read more

Paul da Costa has recently secured a precedential victory in the Appellate Division. In a published opinion, Lasiw v. Hackensack University Medical Center, the Appellate Division agreed that our client had a right to obtain metadata and to inspect the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) of her deceased husband from the Defendant Hospital ..read more

Congratulations to Attorney, Dennis Shlionsky, and the team at Snyder Sarno D Aniello Maceri da Costa LLC, who secured a $600,000 settlement for a Morris County woman who was injured in a Thanksgiving Day accident, when she collided with a dump truck driven by Hernando Restrepo of NYC Stone ..read more