- 21October
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Why does the mother always get custody?
Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. As part of my Divorce practice, clients ask me all sorts of questions right at the beginning of the case. And one of the most popular questions fathers ask me is, “Why does the mother always get custody?” It’s a very good question. In my experience, it is far- Posted by Daniel Levy Posted on 21 Oct 0 Comments Read More
- 21October
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Can you be required to give police your cell phone password?
Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. Clients come to me for many different kinds of Criminal Defense matters, and of course they ask lots of different questions. In the Age of Information, there are all sorts of new issues that arise during a criminal investigation and prosecution in New Jersey. One of those issues is- Posted by Daniel Levy Posted on 21 Oct 0 Comments Read More
- 21October
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COVID-19 update – What can employers do when faced with an employee who calls out sick?
If you are an employer, you are probably aware that certain state and federal laws prevent you from inquiring into an employee’s private, medical condition. The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) affords employees a certain amount of confidentiality regarding their medical issues. However, with COVID-19 being designated a global pandemic that can spread from exposure,- Posted by Daniel Levy Posted on 21 Oct 0 Comments Read More
- 30September
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THE LIABILITY OF AN UNDERAGE ADULT HOSTING A PARTY WITH ALCOHOL
So, it’s a Saturday night and you’re going out for the evening. Your college-aged kid is home for the weekend and wants to have a party with alcohol. You want to be a cool mom or dad, so you allow it or turn a blind eye. You already know where this is going. It’s not- Posted by raffadmin Posted on 30 Sep 0 Comments Read More
- 24June
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If I Don’t Drive My Car, Do I Still Have to Have Insurance on It?
UPDATED: JUNE 24, 2020 The short answer is yes, you do. Like most things involving the law, however, there are exceptions. In New Jersey, “[a]ll owners of motor vehicles registered or principally garaged in [the State] are required to maintain minimum amounts of standard, basic, or special liability insurance coverage for bodily injury, death, and- Posted by raffadmin Posted on 24 Jun 0 Comments Read More
- 16June
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I GOT INJURED WHILE WORKING AT HOME DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC. AM I ELIGIBLE FOR WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BENEFITS?
Depending on the specific facts – yes. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, stay-at-home orders and remote working have become the new reality. Workers’ Compensation benefits typically kick in when you are injured in the course and scope of employment. Although remote working has become more common in recent months, the law is pretty well settled- Posted by raffadmin Posted on 16 Jun 0 Comments Read More
- 11June
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WHO PAYS FOR MEDICAL BILLS IN A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT?
UPDATED: JUNE 11, 2020 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- Posted by raffadmin Posted on 11 Jun 0 Comments Read More
- 02June
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Five Myths of Medical Malpractice
UPDATED: JUNE 2, 2020 Below is an excellent article that we recently read, by Tatum Bronte on the Trial Lawyer Center website. It is reprinted, with permission, on our website and we encourage our friends and colleagues and keep his points in mind when thinking about a medical malpractice case. Five Myths of Medical Malpractice- Posted by admin Posted on 02 Jun 0 Comments Read More
- 27May
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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.- Posted by admin Posted on 27 May 0 Comments Read More
- 19May
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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- Posted by raffadmin Posted on 19 May 0 Comments Read More