- 18May
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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 is, “how long will it take until I am divorced?” In fact, I can say with near certainty that 100% of my new divorce clients- Posted by Daniel Levy Posted on 18 May 0 Comments Read More
- 09May
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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 you hurt yourself while at work, report it to somebody in a supervisory position immediately and ask that person to provide you with the- Posted by raffadmin Posted on 09 May 0 Comments Read More
- 04May
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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 the police conduct a search. The short and simple answer is that you never have to give an officer permission to conduct a search. And- Posted by Daniel Levy Posted on 04 May 0 Comments Read More
- 23April
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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 Jersey, a temporary restraining order is very easy to get. But within the next few weeks, you will be back in court where a hearing- Posted by Daniel Levy Posted on 23 Apr 0 Comments Read More
- 17April
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WHO PAYS FOR MEDICAL BILLS IN A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT?
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 crash, your own automobile- Posted by raffadmin Posted on 17 Apr 0 Comments Read More
- 22February
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FALL DOWN INJURIES AND ACCIDENTS
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) to take. The mere fact that you fell on snow or ice, however, does not necessarily mean that you have a potential personal injury claim. If you are injured- Posted by raffadmin Posted on 22 Feb 0 Comments Read More
- 20February
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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 seven (7) days. If you are not out more than seven (7) days or if you see a doctor not authorized, you will, likely, not- Posted by Daniel Levy Posted on 20 Feb 0 Comments Read More
- 16February
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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 to take this opportunity to share some lessons that I learned during this very unique case that recently went to trial. The case was about- Posted by Daniel Levy Posted on 16 Feb 0 Comments Read More
- 22December
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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 all of your endeavors during the new year. We hope that you have enjoyed the newsletters this year, and if there are any comments, questions,- Posted by Daniel Levy Posted on 22 Dec 0 Comments Read More
- 21December
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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 such as a law requiring drivers to stop for pedestrians in marked crosswalks (instead of just yielding to them). This positive trend, unfortunately, has been- Posted by raffadmin Posted on 21 Dec 0 Comments Read More