Numerous New Jersey DWI offenses/convictions may be challenged in court

  • September 20, 2016
As reported by NJ.com: A New Jersey State Police sergeant has been charged with records tampering for allegedly skipping a required step in the calibration of alcohol breath-testing devices, documents show. The disclosure could open up more than 20,000 DWI cases to court challenges, according to a copy of a letter sent to court administrators and obtained by NJ Advance…
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NJ WORKERS’ COMP CARRIERS CAN SHARE IN THIRD-PARTY RECOVERIES

  • September 1, 2016
New Jersey Worker’s Compensation Benefits include, but are not limited to, medical benefits. These benefits are for all necessary and reasonable medical treatment, prescription expenses and hospitalization services related to the work injury. In many instances an individual, in addition to pursuing his/her rights under the Workers’ Compensation Act, may also sue the tortfeasor who caused these injuries. The issue of reimbursement…
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NJ SUPREME COURT RULING PROVIDES HOAs RECOURSE FOR FAULTY WORKMANSHIP

For many people a great starter home is a condominium unit. This takes the responsibilities of maintaining the grounds, shoveling snow, etc. and places it on the Home Owners Association (“HOA”).  In return, you are required to pay a monthly fee. For some, this provides more freedom and the ability to enjoy a variety of activities, while others would prefer to own…
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$900,000.00 GALE & LAUGHLIN SETTLEMENT FOR BROADSIDE COLLISION

(As reported in the New Jersey Law Journal) Our client was driving down West Main Street in Freehold Borough and the defendant was headed the wrong way on Throckmorton Street. The defendant's vehicle crossed West Main Street without stopping and struck our client's front driver's side causing her to strike a third vehicle stopped at the intersection. Our client sustained…
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PUBLIC BEACH ACCESS IN NEW JERSEY

It’s the summer time at the Jersey Shore and all you want to do is go to the beach.  You could go to Sea Bright, Belmar or Point Pleasant – the list is endless.  Perhaps even walk onto the beach in Deal.  The problem in many places is the actual access to the beach.  Many beachfront homes, beach clubs, restaurants,…
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MARITAL STATUS IN THE NEW JERSEY WORKPLACE

In December 2015 I blogged about the New Jersey Supreme Court hearing a case dealing with divorces in the workplace environment.  Similar to the matter the Supreme Court heard, there are several couples who are married and work together.   The issue in front of the court in a more  recent case was whether a town’s rescue squad violated the state’s…
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$2.7 MILLION AUTO ACCIDENT AWARD NIXED BY NJ SUPREME COURT

So you have been injured in a car accident – now what?  Many individuals who suffer serious and/or permanent injuries stemming from a head on collision, t-bone, rear-end hit, etc. may hire an attorney to file a lawsuit on their behalf.  What many people do not know about these matters is how long it takes for justice to be served. …
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NEW JERSEY SUPREME COURT AFFIRMS ALIMONY TERMINATION FOR COHABITATION

Most divorces conclude with the parties mutually agreeing upon and entering into a Property Settlement Agreement. This agreement addresses, among other things, child support, alimony, equitable distribution (property obtained during the marriage) and life insurance. In New Jersey alimony is calculated using several different factors. One of these factors is the length of the marriage. The Property Settlement Agreement will state specific…
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