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Can I Make a Workers’ Compensation Case if My Employer is Now Out of Business?

Updated October 19, 2024 Yes. The fact that the company is out of business does not prevent a Workers’ Compensation claim, because you would be covered for your work injuries by the Workers’ Compensation insurance policy in place at the…

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Injured While Bike Riding

UPDATED August 2024 Now that Fall is arriving and potholes are being filled (slowly), bike riders are once again taking to the streets. Many bike riders are still confused as to their rights and duties. In New Jersey, “Every person…

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Do I need a lawyer for child support and custody/visitation cases?

UPDATED: April 22, 2019 Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. Many people in New Jersey file applications in Family Court for child support, custody, visitation, emancipation, etc. without even considering hiring an attorney. Most assume that they do not need…

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I was hurt, it’s not my fault, and still I get nothing??!!

UPDATED March 23, 2024 Frequently, clients come to use after being injured through no fault of their own and they assume that we will be able to recover compensation for their pain and suffering, bills, lost wages, etc. However, there…

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Lawsuits for children injured during youth / high school sports

UPDATED: Feb 16, 2024 As part of our extensive New Jersey Personal Injury practice, we are occasionally asked by parents whether they can bring a lawsuit for injuries suffered by their child during a youth sporting event. Lately, there has…

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What to do if you slip on ice/snow (Updated)

Updated Jan 23, 2024 Over the years, we worked on a number of cases recently where clients suffered severe fractures after falling on snow and/or ice, and we wanted to take the opportunity to share some tips (Especially with cold…

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Slip and fall accidents in restaurants and grocery stores

UPDATED JANUARY 10, 2024 We have many clients who are injured in fall-down accidents, and usually the first issue that comes up in a fall-down case is whether the owner/operator of the property is responsible for the client’s injury. While…

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Slip and Falls on Snow and Ice

Updated Dec 19, 2023 We receive many inquiries from potential clients regarding injuries sustained from slips and falls on snow and ice. Not every such injury, of course, warrants bringing a personal injury claim. The mere fact that someone falls…

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Gifts of Love

We recently celebrated the 100th year anniversary of Raff and Raff LLP.  We’ve been in Paterson for a century and we wouldn’t have it any other way!  Paterson has been great to us, and I’m thrilled to give back to…

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Commercial property owner has duty to remove snow/ice from sidewalk at vacant building

Updated Dec. 5, 2023 As New Jersey attorneys who represent people seriously injured in falls on ice and snow, we are constantly working to make sure that our clients are able to make claims against all available insurance policies. Sometimes…

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