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Injured at the gym

Updated June 4, 2018 As part of our robust Personal Injury practice, we represent countless people who are injured in accidents that occur on a business' property (i.e. premises liability…

New Jersey Construction Site Injuries: Suing vs. Workers Comp

Updated June 2, 2018 Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. Frequently, clients come to us after being injured at or near a construction site. They may have been on the…

Am I entitled to worker’s compensation if injured while riding in a van for temporary work?

Let's say you were injured while riding in a van as a passenger and there is an accident. The van was provided by the temp agency that you work for…

Texting and Driving

Many of our clients are involved in motor vehicle collisions caused by distracted drivers. Texting while driving, is many times, unfortunately, to blame. Here's a video about a Belgian driving…

How long does it take to get divorced in New Jersey?

Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. UPDATED MAY 17, 2018 Probably one of the most common questions that I am asked during an initial meeting with a potential divorce client…

What Happens if You Get Hurt at Work and Don’t Have Health Insurance?

UPDATED MAY 9, 2018 Under the law in New Jersey, if you injure yourself at work, your employer must provide medical treatment to cure the effects of that injury. So,…

If police ask if they can search my car or house, do I have to let them?

It's not uncommon for New Jersey police to ask someone if they can search a person's car, house, bag, etc. and lots of people wonder whether they have to let…

Leaving child in car potentially gross-negligence and criminal

  UPDATED April 30, 2018 Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. During the warmer months, there was some public debate about the dangers of leaving children alone in a car…

Do I have to answer a police officer’s questions?

Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq.  (UPDATED April 26, 2018) On a pretty regular basis, clients come into my office for a criminal matter and I find out later that…

Do I really need a lawyer to get a restraining order in New Jersey?

A lot of people file for a restraining order in New Jersey, and often they ask, "do I really need a lawyer for this?" It's a legitimate question. In New…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

I am in a same-sex relationship and getting separated or divorced; does my partner have rights to my child?

Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. When I consult with clients in my Family Court practice, I get more and more questions from people who are ending a same-sex relationship.…

If I have a workers compensation case, can the doctor bill me for treatment?

If you were injured on the job, your will be treated by a Workers’ Compensation doctor. The insurance company may have paid part of the bill, but now the doctor…