27May

Bicycle Accidents and Helmets

UPDATED: MAY 27, 2020 A lot of our clients are bicyclists. While some are aspiring to ride in the Tour de France, most of them ride for the pleasure, the exercise, the transportation, and freedom it provides. We’ve handled cases involving some pretty horrific bicycle / motor vehicle collisions in which helmets were truly life-savers.

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19May

IF I CONTRACT CORONAVIRUS ON THE JOB, AM I ENTITLED TO WORKER’S COMPENSATION BENEFITS?

If you contracted the Coronavirus (officially Covid-19) at work in New Jersey, you may be eligible for Workers’ Compensation benefits. The crucial question is whether you, the employee, contracted Covid-19 directly from the workplace. For obvious reason, it might be difficult to establish that Covid-19 was contracted during the course of your employment as opposed

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12May

Do social security benefits, pensions, and retirement accounts get divided during a divorce?

UPDATED: MAY 12, 2020 Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. When I represent a client during a divorce case I am frequently asked about dividing assets, which is known as “equitable distribution.” Basically, that’s a fancy word for the court dividing the assets in a way that is fair. It sometimes means that property is

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05May

How much does it cost to get divorced in New Jersey?

UPDATED: MAY 5, 2020 Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. Recently, I did a posting called, How Long Does It Take To Get Divorced In New Jersey. Along that same topic, I want to discuss another question that practically all clients ask me on the initial consultation for a divorce case: How much does it

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21April

Divorce and Custody Cases During Coronavirus

Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. At the time of this writing, there are over 85,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus in New Jersey, with over 4,200 deaths attributed to the pandemic. This presents a lot of difficulties for families in New Jersey, and many people want to know how Covid-19 will affect divorce and custody

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14April

MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR PERSONAL INJURY CLIENTS DURING COVID-19

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, it has become increasingly difficult for our clients to receive the proper medical treatment for their injuries. If you presently have a case with us, we recommend that you contact your medical / health care provider to see what options they offer. While some offices are closed, many are offering

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13April

Evaluating Wrongful Death Cases

UPDATED: APRIL 13, 2020 New Jersey law can be brutally harsh toward families who have lost a loved one due to the fault or negligence of someone else. People are often surprised to learn that the law treats the death of a family member strictly as a matter of economics. The law prohibits a recovery

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06April

Does child support automatically terminate in New Jersey?

UPDATED: APRIL 6, 2020 Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. As part of my Family Law practice, I am often asked by clients about child support issues. Previously, I wrote about the question of whether or not a lawyer is needed for a child support motion and about the basic question of how a person

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24March

RAFF & RAFF LAW FIRM COVID-19 CONTINUITY UPDATE

Dear Clients, Friends, and Colleagues of Raff & Raff: Like everyone, we continue to monitor the COVID-19 coronavirus and its enormous impact on all aspects of life. Our thoughts continue to remain with those currently affected by the coronavirus and the healthcare workers caring for them. Raff & Raff remains open and available to provide

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16March

A MESSAGE FROM RAFF & RAFF REGARDING COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS)

Dear Clients, Friends, and Colleagues of Raff & Raff: Our thoughts are with those currently affected by the coronavirus and the healthcare workers caring for them. The safety of our clients, our office team, and our colleagues is our top priority during this chaotic time. Our offices in Passaic County and Bergen County remain open

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