A pit bull terrier named Cleo attacked a Seaside Park police officer at the L Street beach over the weekend.

The officer was responding to a complaint that the dog’s owner did not have the animal leashed. The beach has a strict policy against unleashed pets.

When the officer arrived, Cleo was on his leash. Something must have startled the animal because it made a lunge for the officer and bit his finger before its owner was able to regain control. Because Cleo’s owner did not have proof his pet had received a rabies shot, the dog was taken into quarantine.

Cleo managed to break free before being locked away and ran towards the ocean. He swam nearly half of a mile offshore before a fire department rescue boat found and rescued him. Exhausted from the long run and swim, Cleo did not fight his rescuers.

If you have been bitten by a vicious animal, contact the knowledgeable Monmouth County dog bite lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 800-346-5529 for a free case consultation.

Atlas Operations Inc., a company based in Pompano Beach, FL began a recall of certain dietary supplements in December 2009. Recently, they have expanded this recall to include three more products that were sold in stores nationwide.

The potentially dangerous supplements include the products Stamin It, Erectzia and Vigor 100, all of which claimed to help boost sexual performance. The drugs were recalled because they each might contain an ingredient that is not properly declared on their labels. The ingredient is similar to an FDA-approved drug for treating erectile dysfunction, but may negatively interact with certain prescription drugs like nitrates. These drug interactions can cause blood pressure to drop to unsafe levels.

If you or a loved one has been harmed by a dangerous supplement or drug, contact the New Jersey product liability lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. by calling 800-346-5529 today.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of children’s hockey sticks that contain unsafe levels of lead paint.

The hockey gear, from the company Bauer Hockey Inc., contain excess levels of lead in the paint and decals on the sticks, shafts, and blades. About 67,000 units have been distributed throughout the U.S. since 2005. Most of the sticks also have the Nike symbol in addition to the Bauer label. Consumers are warned to take the products away from children immediately and to contact the company for a refund or a replacement.

Lead paint in toys puts children at risk of serious adverse effects due to lead exposure. If you or a loved one has been injured by a dangerous or defective product, contact the New Jersey product liability attorneys of Levinson and Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529 today

Parents who purchased magnetic toys including the Magtastik and and Magnetix, Jr. Pre-school toys from MEGA brands have been warned to discontinue use of the toys and return them to the manufacturer because small magnets can detach from the toys and may be harmful if swallowed by a child. The recall was voluntarily issued by the manufacturer in order to prevent harm to children playing with the toys.

If someone you love has been hurt by a defective product, contact the New Jersey product liability lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. at 800-346-5529 today.

Consumers have been advised to return a certain make and model of office chair that was sold at Cost Plus/World Market and online, following concerns regarding hazardous defects in the product. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the wooden chair backs could possibly come loose from the seat base, potentially causing harmful falls. Persons who purchased the item are advised to return the product to the retailer and will receive a full refund or exchange.

For more information on defective products and personal injury claims, contact the New Jersey product liability attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. at 800-346-5529 today.

Over 1.2 million Graco high chairs were recalled on Wednesday after a fall hazard was discovered.

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the screws that hold the front legs of the high chair can loosen or fall out. In addition, the plastic bracket on the back legs can crack and cause the chair to become unstable, presenting a fall hazard. Over 460 reports were made of the product defect and 24 injuries were reported.

If you or a loved one has been a victim of a defective or malfunctioning product, contact the New Jersey product liability lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. at 800-346-5529 today.

New Jersey personal injury firm Levinson and Axelrod was able to help secure a $7 million settlement for a Middlesex man who suffered severe injuries as the result of a tragic collision with a truck. If someone you love has been injured as the result of a traffic accident, the New Jersey truck accident attorneys of Levinson and Axelrod may be able to help get you the compensation you need.

The truck’s driver lost control of his vehicle and crashed through the median, smashing into the man’s car. Expert testimony was able to determine that the man’s burns and serious injuries were a result of a defective median barrier which failed to stop the truck. Richard Levinson tried the case, and was able to secure the $7 million settlement for the man.

If you or someone you love has been injured or worse as the result of a car accident, the New Jersey car accident attorneys of Levinson and Axelrod may be able to help you get the money you need. Contact us today by calling 800-346-5529.

New Jersey personal injury attorneys Levinson and Axelrod were able to secure a $3.5 million jury verdict for a man who was injured because of faulty steps on his commercial truck. If you or someone you love has been injured because of someone else’s negligence, Levinson and Axelrod may be able to help you get the financial compensation you deserve.

The man was exiting his vehicle when the step collapsed under him, injuring him. Levinson and Axelrod partner Ron Grayzel represented the man, arguing that the manufacturer of the truck was at fault for the failure of the step. While the attorneys for the truck’s manufacturer argued that the company was not at fault, the jury sided with the injured man, awarding him $3.5 million in damages.

If you or someone you love has been injured by a faulty product, contact the New Jersey product liability attorneys of Levinson and Axelrod today by calling 800-346-5529.

While working in a department store, a Middlesex County woman slipped and fell on wet carpet and hurt her wrist. If you have been injured on  the job, the New Jersey workers compensation lawyers of Levinson and Axelrod may be able to help you get the compensation you deserve.

After falling at work, the woman required two surgeries to fix her wrist. The water had seeped into the store underneath a wall. It cam from the a construction project going on in an adjacent building. The case was tried by Levinson and Axelrod partner James Dunn and was held up by the Appellate Division.

If you or someone you love has been injured on the job, contact the New Jersey workers compensation lawyers of Levinson and Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.

A 33-year-old sanitation worker suffered severe injuries when he was caught in a garbage compactor while working for the City of Linden. If you or someone you love has been injured by a poorly manufactured product, the New Jersey product liability lawyers of Levinson and Axelrod may be able to help you fight for the compensation you deserve.

The garbage compactor didn’t have sufficient warning signs, therefore the victim didn’t know that the tailgate was descending. Levinson and Axelrod parnter Richard Levinson was able to secure the settlement after showing that the lack of warning signs on the compactor made it a defectively designed product. The sanitation worker was compensated $1 million for his pain and suffering.

If you or someone you love has been injured by a poorly manufactured product, contact the New Jersey product liability lawyers of  Levinson and Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.