- 17April
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WHO PAYS FOR MEDICAL BILLS IN A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT?
If you or someone you know had the unfortunate experience of being injured in a motorcycle crash / accident, this question regarding medical bill is sure to arise. In New Jersey, motorcycle riders are required to have insurance. Motorcycle insurance, however, differs from automobile insurance. In a typical automobile / car crash, your own automobile- Posted by raffadmin Posted on 17 Apr 0 Comments Read More
- 04April
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Will I go to prison if I am charged with a gun crime in New Jersey?
As part of my criminal practice, clients come to me with all kinds of criminal cases, including gun charges. Gun crime is a serious issue nowadays, and of course there is a lot of media attention regarding gun crimes. New Jersey politicians have responded to this by passing some of the strictest gun laws in- Posted by Daniel Levy Posted on 04 Apr 0 Comments Read More
- 03April
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Can you collect worker’s compensation if you don’t have a social security number?
One of our worker’s compensation clients recently asked the following question: I have been working for several years without a Social Security Number. Recently, I was injured while working and my boss told me I can not get Workers’ Compensation as I do not have legal status. Is this true? The answer is a simple,- Posted by Daniel Levy Posted on 03 Apr 0 Comments Read More
- 22February
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FALL DOWN INJURIES AND ACCIDENTS
If you or someone close to you got injured as a result of a fall on snow or ice, there are some important steps (pun intended) to take. The mere fact that you fell on snow or ice, however, does not necessarily mean that you have a potential personal injury claim. If you are injured- Posted by raffadmin Posted on 22 Feb 0 Comments Read More
- 20February
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Will Workers’ Compensation pay me my full salary if I miss work after getting hurt on the job?
No, Workers’ Compensation will pay you 70% of your average weekly gross salary and that is only if the Workers’ Compensation doctor keeps you out of work for more than seven (7) days. If you are not out more than seven (7) days or if you see a doctor not authorized, you will, likely, not- Posted by Daniel Levy Posted on 20 Feb 0 Comments Read More
- 16February
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Lessons from a contested adoption
Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. Normally, I write about various topics from my practice with the goal of providing some legal information to the public. But today, I want to take this opportunity to share some lessons that I learned during this very unique case that recently went to trial. The case was about- Posted by Daniel Levy Posted on 16 Feb 0 Comments Read More
- 22December
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM RAFF & RAFF!
From all of us at Raff & Raff, we wish you and yours, happy holidays and a happy new year. May you have nothing but happiness, health and success in all of your endeavors during the new year. We hope that you have enjoyed the newsletters this year, and if there are any comments, questions,- Posted by Daniel Levy Posted on 22 Dec 0 Comments Read More
- 22December
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I was hurt at an office party. Can I collect workers compensation?
Most workers know that if you are injured on the job you can collect workers compensation benefits. However, a lot of folks are unclear about whether or not you can make a claim if you are hurt at work while doing something other than your actual job. A client once asked the following question, which- Posted by Daniel Levy Posted on 22 Dec 0 Comments Read More
- 21December
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Pedestrian Deaths Nearing Unfortunate 25-year Record in NJ
Unfortunately, walker (pedestrian) fatalities have been rising in New Jersey. For many years, there was a decrease in pedestrian fatalities in New Jersey. That decrease has been attributed to things such as a law requiring drivers to stop for pedestrians in marked crosswalks (instead of just yielding to them). This positive trend, unfortunately, has been- Posted by raffadmin Posted on 21 Dec 0 Comments Read More
- 21December
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I’m thinking of getting divorced. What should I do to prepare?
Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. When I consult with potential clients about divorce cases, a fair percentage of folks have not yet decided whether they want to get divorced. Rather, they want to know a bit about the process and what they can do to prepare for filing for divorce. Below, I have some- Posted by Daniel Levy Posted on 21 Dec 0 Comments Read More