New Jersey Wrongful Death Claims
Anyone who has lost a loved-one knows the sorrow, despair and grief that accompanies the death of a family member or friend. If the death is caused by the negligence of another, the family may be entitled to compensation. When tragedy like this strikes, no amount of money can fill the void left behind from«more»
NJ DWI in a School Zone
New Jersey DWI laws are strict enough to begin with. However, NJ laws are even tougher if you are pulled over for a DWI in a school zone. If you are issued a DWI summons in a school zone, the penalties can be significantly more severe than a regular DWI ticket. This is one of«more»
Can you get a DWI ticket in New Jersey if you Weren’t Driving?
YES. New Jersey has some of the strictest DWI laws in the Country and they are aggressively enforced by every local, county and state police officer. There are 2 main ways you can receive a DWI ticket in NJ if you were not driving. The first is if you allow an intoxicated person to drive«more»
New Jersey Auto Accident Injection Treatment and Pain Management
Pain management is usually a treatment that is referred by your doctor after you suffer an injury in a car accident. This type of medical treatment is usually recommended after conservative treatment with a chiropractor or physical therapist. If you are injured in an automobile crash, and conservative treatment does not resolve your symptoms, pain«more»
New Jersey Assault Injury Attorney
If you have been assaulted, and suffered an injury, you may want to hold the person who assaulted you accountable. However, there may be more than one person responsible for your injuries. If you were assaulted at a store, restaurant, bar or someone else’s property, that person property owner may also be responsible for your«more»
New Jersey Bicycle Accident Attorney
Every year, people are killed or injured in New Jersey bicycle accidents. Most bicycle fatalities arise from crashes with other automobiles. Still, bicycle accidents can happen anywhere and frequently occur in parks, paths, driveways, and even sidewalks. Head injuries are the leading cause of fatalities for bike accidents in New Jersey. Head and traumatic brain«more»
New Jersey Car Accident Attorney
Every year nearly one and a half million people are killed in car crashes. This means there are more than 3,200 fatalities each day from car accidents. An average of 50 million people suffer injuries each year in car accidents. More than 50% of all car accident fatalities are adults between 15 and 44 years«more»
Opening Statements in Criminal Trials
After the jury is selected, the first time they get to hear from the attorneys is during opening statements. Every criminal trial kicks-off with opening statements. The prosecutor goes first and gets to make the first impression before the jury. The prosecutor explains the criminal charges against the defendant and why the defendant is guilty.«more»
A New Study Reveals Everyday Items Connected to Traumatic Brain Injuries in Children
Over 70% of emergency room admissions for kids are caused by consumer goods, as revealed by the report released in the article of Brain Injury. «more»
Getting Paid for a Slip and Fall at a Department or Grocery Store in New Jersey
When you shop at a department or grocery store, it is assumed that you will enter the store and search for the items you want to buy. Sometimes people may be distracted by the colorful advertisements or sidetracked by the unexpected bargains. What you do not expect is to slip and fall suffer an injury«more»
What to Do if You Slip, Fall or Trip in New Jersey
In New Jersey, a property owner is liable for the safety of everyone who is lawfully on their premises. This means that a landlord is required to keep his property in a reasonably safe condition. If a landlord or owner fails to maintain the property in a reasonably safe manner and you are injured as«more»
What to do if you’re Injured as a Pedestrian in New Jersey
Claims for Pedestrian Accidents in NJ Pedestrian accidents accounted for almost 6,000 fatalities in the U.S. in 2016. This was the largest amount of pedestrian fatalities in over 15 years. This statistic translates into one pedestrian fatality every 90 minutes in traffic accidents according to the NHTSA. Here in New Jersey, there were 166 pedestrian«more»
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»
Self-Driving Car Accidents in New Jersey
Imagine owning a car that could drive itself. New Jersey’s roads are some of the busiest in the United States. Many people face long commutes to get to work, and others can spend hours in traffic trying to commute into NYC each morning. Self-driving cars could be the solution to reduce the stress associated with«more»
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»
New Jersey Uber and Lyft Accidents
The number of smartphone users in the United States was estimated to eclipse 260 million people in 2018. There are close top 3 million apps available on both Google Play and the Apple App store. It’s hardly news that rideshare apps are wildly popular throughout the country. By the end of 2018, Lyft had over«more»
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»
Baseball Head Injuries Imperil New Jersey Youth
Baseball is referred to as “America’s Pastime” and millions of children and adults play baseball. What they don’t realize is that almost every time they step into the batter’s box, they do so with unsafe and defective batting helmet. Helmets are unsafe because they do not offer sufficient protection against baseball head and brain injuries.«more»
Texting and Distracted Driving in New Jersey
According to the National Safety Council, at least 9 people die and 100 are injured every day in crashes due to distracted driving. Cell phones, car touchscreens, GPS, voice commands and many vehicle technologies distract drivers and threaten safety on the roadways. These distractions can lead to consequences that are not worth the benefits they«more»
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»
Sidewalk Snow Tort Claim Slip and Fall Settles for $130,000
My 79-year-old client was walking on a sidewalk into her apartment after a heavy snowfall, when she slipped and fell on snow on the sidewalk into her apartment complex.
Road Rage in New Jersey is on the Rise
Did you KNOW… There are 30 murders every year that stem from ROAD RAGE. 66% percent of fatal accidents are attributed to ROAD RAGE. A recent survey revealed that 99% of New Jersey drivers witnessed a ROAD RAGE ACCIDENT. Can you recognized the SIGNS of Road Rage… Aggressive driving Excessive horn honking Flashing high beams«more»
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»