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Injured in a Motor Vehicle Crash While on the Job

Updated April 4, 2024 What happens if you're driving while in the course of your employment (on the job) and another vehicle crashes into you? It’s a scenario we deal…

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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…

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Can you bring a bodily injury claim if you had a pre-existing medical condition?


UPDATED March 15, 2024 Assume a person (let’s call her Mary) was involved in some sort of incident (let’s say a car wreck) caused by someone else. If Mary sustained…

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Who gets my dog when I get divorced?

We’ve all heard the story about the rich person who left millions of dollars to their pet chihuahua.  We know of people who dote on their dogs as if they…

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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…

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Fall Down Injuries and Accidents

UPDATED: Feb 16, 2024 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)…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Can I sue if I am partially at fault?

Updated Nov. 20, 2023 What happens if you are injured in an accident and you are partially at fault? You may ask yourself if you can still sue and collect…

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Tickets for DUI while on drugs in New Jersey

Article by Daniel A. Levy Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense in New Jersey, and it can have severe consequences. While everyone knows that you can be…

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How to save lots of money on a divorce in New Jersey

Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. Updated Nov 3, 2023 Once a couple has decided that it is time to file for divorce, they may have concerns about how much…

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What happens if I’m driving an e-bike and I get in a collision?

By: Jennifer E. Levy, Esq. Photo by Tony Hisgett, per Creative Commons License. No changes were made. Recently, there has been a massive increase in the sale of e-bikes. By…

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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…

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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…

Can schools punish children for behaviors that they cannot control? 

Photo by vazovsky per Creative Commons Attribution, no changes made. Article by Jennifer E. Levy, Esq. According to Federal Law, any time a child with a disability is asked to…

Why it’s important to consult with an attorney as soon as possible, if you are arrested

Photo by Dale Cruse, per Creative Commons license. No changes made. If you have been arrested, it is important to consult with an attorney as soon as possible. Here are…

School Law: What is the difference between an IEP and a 504?

What happens if your child needs more support in school than the school is currently providing?  What options do you have?  Parents often do not realize there are laws that…