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I was hit in the rear – is the other driver always at fault? UPDATED

Updated Sept. 19, 2023 We have been representing people injured in car accidents since 1922 and have seen many rear-end car crashes - too many to count! And here in Passaic County (and the surrounding Essex County and Hudson County),…

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Do I have to pay taxes on a personal injury settlement?

UPDATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 As New Jersey attorneys who represent those injured in accidents, we are frequently asked, "If I settle my personal injury case, do I have to pay taxes on the settlement?" As New Jersey attorneys, we cannot…

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Our Law Firm’s 100th Anniversary

https://www.youtube.com/embed/B6B_dGEBPgI We were honored to be recognized by the City of Paterson and Mayor Andre Sayegh for our law firm's 100th year anniversary. We've been in the same building that my grandfather, Samuel Raff, Esq. practiced in 100 years ago.…

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Support for Our Veterans

As the President-Elect of the Passaic County Bar Association, I had the honor of representing our organization during the County's Distinguished Service Medal Ceremony.  Each year, the Passaic County Judiciary and the Board of County Commissioners host an event to recognize…

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New Jersey Automobile Insurance Fair Conduct Act

On January 18, 2022, Governor Phil Murphy signed The New Jersey Insurance Fair Conduct Act into law to be effective immediately. The Act creates a private cause of action for claimants who are injured in a motor vehicle collision against…

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Who Pays for Medical Bills in a Ride-share Motor Vehicle Collision?

In this video, Michael Raff, Esq. describes the different scenarios for payment of medical bills when someone is involved in New Jersey car crash involving an Uber or Lyft or other types of rideshare vehicles. The different scenarios include whether…

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Critical information for selecting Auto Insurance in New Jersey

In this video, Amanda Ibrahim, Esq., discuss some options to look for and avoid when selecting automobile insurance in New Jersey. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-XmI39ca_M

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Emergency Care Without the Worries About the Bill

The world as we know it has changed drastically over the last couple years. Emergency care has become more common than ever. Unfortunately, it is also common that those seeking emergency services from a facility often get hit with unexpected…

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Injured While Bike Riding

UPDATED OCT 1, 2021 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…

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Dog Bite Injury Cases

This dog bite attack was thwarted by a heroic cat, and captured on video, much to the delight of many viewers online. However, the sad fact is that many children and adults are injured by dog bites each year. According…

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