- 21April
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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- Posted by Daniel Levy Posted on 21 Apr 0 Comments Read More
- 14April
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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- Posted by raffadmin Posted on 14 Apr 0 Comments Read More
- 13April
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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- Posted by raffadmin Posted on 13 Apr 0 Comments Read More
- 06April
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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- Posted by raffadmin Posted on 06 Apr 0 Comments Read More
- 24March
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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- Posted by raffadmin Posted on 24 Mar 0 Comments Read More
- 16March
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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- Posted by raffadmin Posted on 16 Mar 0 Comments Read More
- 16March
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No, you cannot be sued for donating food
UPDATED: MARCH 16, 2020 Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. A while back, John Oliver used most of his time on his HBO show to discuss the problem of food waste in America. One of the issues that he pointed out is that stores and restaurants are unwilling to donate food that they cannot sell- Posted by raffadmin Posted on 16 Mar 0 Comments Read More
- 06March
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Can My Worker’s Compensation Insurance Company be Required to Pay for My Medical Marijuana?
Under certain situations: YES. An injured worker can receive reimbursement for medical marijuana. In a recent New Jersey Court decision, the court held: Here, where petitioner has demonstrated the severity and chronic nature of his pain, his attempts to unsuccessfully alleviate the pain with multiple surgeries and medical modalities, and the validated efficacy of the- Posted by raffadmin Posted on 06 Mar 0 Comments Read More
- 24February
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Slip and Falls: How to Fall
UPDATED: FEBRUARY 24, 2020 Every winter season, we receive many inquiries about and handle “slip and fall” cases. These cases typically involve someone slipping on snow or ice due to a commercial property owner’s failure to adequately provide a safe walking area. Some of the injuries from these falls are horrific leading to catastrophic injuries- Posted by raffadmin Posted on 24 Feb 0 Comments Read More
- 17February
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What Happens if Someone Wants to Bring a Claim, but Had a Prior Injury or Physical Disability?
UPDATED FEBRUARY 17, 2020 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 injuries caused by that car wreck, she may have a bodily injury claim. Mary cannot, however, recover money damages for injuries that are solely due- Posted by raffadmin Posted on 17 Feb 0 Comments Read More