If you have kept up with the news, you undoubtedly know that clown costumes probably are not the best idea for this Halloween. In fact, they are even being banned in some parts of the country, including New Jersey. Running into a creepy clown, however, may not be the most…
In New Jersey, people who are injured on a public entity need to know that it is important to consult with a lawyer as soon as possible. First off, a public entity is any of the following: New Jersey Transit, the Port Authority, a city, town, county, the State of…
Seven years ago, Annette went to her doctor after finding a lump in her breast. After testing was done, she was diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer, stage 2B. The news not only sent shock waves to Annette and her loved ones, but it reverberated to her family at the…
A Bergen County judge awarded Ruta Fiorino, age 52, of Hillsdale, $7,000,000 in compensation for injuries sustained in a November 2013 motor vehicle incident. Bergen County Superior Court judge Charles E. Powers, Jr., handed down the award on June 20, 2016 following a two-day non-jury trial. As the defendant conceded liability for her…
Pokemon Go has quickly become a mobile sensation. The game, which is played on a smartphone and combines real-world neighborhoods and structures with artificial reality, had 15 million downloads within a single week of being released, according to BBC News. The game encourages users to catch Pokemon in their real-world neighborhoods….
You can use hands-free, Bluetooth technology while you are driving in New Jersey. However, you should ask yourself: Even though it is legal, is it still safe to do so? You may find that the risk of getting involved in a serious car accident while using a hands-free device may be similar…
Everyone knows that driving while distracted is not a smart idea. They should also know that using a cell phone while driving to chat or text is distracting behavior that significantly increases the risk of being involved in an accident. Regardless, there has been a reported increase in what may be a…
The decision to get behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol can permanently alter one’s life. Preventing friends and family from driving while impaired by alcohol is the most important step one can take to ensure drunk driving has no place in a community. While enjoying a night out with…
Attorney Samuel L. Davis recently secured a $15 million settlement on behalf of the family of a 13-year-old girl who suffered severe injuries in a 2013 escalator accident at a department store in New Jersey’s Garden State Plaza. You can go here to read a press release about the case. Mr. Davis filed the…
While dogs are often referred to as “man’s best friend,” dogs can also be dangerous, and even the friendliest of dogs may bite when provoked. Here, we discuss important facts about dog bites, tips for preventing dog bites and what to do if a dog bites you in New Jersey….
