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- Happy 4th of July 2020
Jul 2, 2020
On this Independence Day, let us all aspire to those principles that make our nation great—freedom, liberty, and justice for all. We wish you a safe and happy holiday with loved ones...Read More - A Basic Introduction to Personal Bankruptcy Under Chapter 13
Jun 26, 2020
Reorganizing your personal debts through bankruptcy filing If you’re one of the millions of Americans hurt economically by the coronavirus pandemic—whether due to temporary layoff or permanent closure of your company—you may be struggling to pay your mortgage, car payments, and other obligations. A personal bankruptcy filing can bring immediate relief from incessant phone calls and letters. To discharge debts under Chapter 7, you must submit to a means test, and if you qualify, you’ll...Read More - Personal Bankruptcy—An Introduction to Chapter 7
Jun 19, 2020
The Discharge of Debt in a Bankruptcy Filing The coronavirus pandemic has had a devastating impact on the U.S. economy, with government statistics suggesting that as many as one in five Americans currently is unemployed. Though stimulus payments and other government programs have helped, many Americans are struggling to make ends meet and facing an immediate future that remains uncertain. One reason Congress enacted our bankruptcy laws was to give hardworking folks an opportunity for...Read More - Bankruptcy Options for Your Business
Jun 2, 2020
Using Bankruptcy Laws to Protect Your Business Interests After the COVID-19 Pandemic Small businesses are taking a huge hit because of the COVID-19 pandemic, with an estimated 7.5 million family and small enterprises at risk of closure. American bankruptcy laws were enacted precisely for times like these, when honest, hardworking people face unanticipated financial challenges. You can use bankruptcy to minimize the impact of shutting down a business or to buy some time to get...Read More - What Is Loss of Consortium?
May 28, 2020
The Right to Compensation After Injury to Your Spouse In a legal action to recover full and fair compensation after the careless or negligent acts of another person cause injury or illness to your spouse, one of the typical claims is for “loss of consortium.” What does that mean? Who is entitled to compensation in New Jersey for loss of consortium? “Loss of Consortium” Defined Loss of consortium is a form of damages to which...Read More - Passenger Injuries in New Jersey Motor Vehicle Accidents
May 21, 2020
Can a Passenger in the Car of the At-Fault Driver Recover Damages for Injuries? In the aftermath of a motor vehicle accident, the focus is often on injuries to those in the vehicle of the driver who is not at fault. Often, though, there are passengers in the at-fault driver’s car who suffer significant injury. Can you file a lawsuit against the driver who caused the crash if you were a passenger in that vehicle?...Read More - Are the Roads Safer During the COVID-19 Crisis?
May 14, 2020
Coronavirus Causes Decrease in Traffic Congestion, But Less Caution As states across the country, including New Jersey, have encouraged social distancing and put shelter-in-place orders into effect, Americans are spending way less time behind the wheel of a car and driving significantly fewer miles. Historically, when traffic decreases on the country’s roadways, the number of accidents plummets as well. Is that happening now that the streets are less congested because of COVID-19? Is it safer...Read More - Recovering Damages in a Motor Vehicle Accident Claim in New Jersey
Apr 28, 2020
Recovering Damages in a Motor Vehicle Accident Claim in New Jersey In the aftermath of a car crash, you can have significant unreimbursed medical bills or lost wages, or injuries can force you to give up activities you love. In such cases, you may need to take legal action to recover your losses. In most instances, your legal claim for compensation willbe based on a theory of “negligence.” To persuade a jury that you are...Read More - Liability for Rear-End Crashes in New Jersey
Apr 23, 2020
Determining Who’s Responsible If you’ve been hit from behind by another motorist, you’re not alone. Statistics show that about a third of all motor vehicle accidents in America are rear-end collisions. It’s commonly believed that the driver of the trailing vehicle is always legally responsible. In most rear-enders, that’s the case, but it’s not always that cut-and-dried. In a typical personal injury claim, including a car accident case, liability is determined based on the legal...Read More - The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Your Personal Injury Claim
Apr 14, 2020
Will Proceedings Be Suspended? Can You Still File a Claim? Under current social distancing and shelter-in-place orders, the New Jersey courts are closed. On March 16, the New Jersey Supreme Court announced that no new jury trials would begin in the state (the initial two-week period has been extended). If you are the victim of someone else’s carelessness or negligence, you may wonder how the court closures impact your ability to pursue legal action and...Read More