Largest Reported NJ Personal Injury Settlement during the Court’s 2022-2023 term

Year: 2022

In recent years, Americans have benefited from a surge of work-from-home opportunities. Many workers enjoy the flexibility and freedom that a remote job affords them. However, the popularity of work-from-home careers has led to interesting legal questions about remote positions and an employee’s right to workers’ compensation benefits. In a…

On the evening of Monday, October 31st, a 59-year-old woman was crossing Hudson Street in Hackensack, New Jersey, when she was hit by an oncoming car. Authorities say she was traveling outside the crosswalk when she was hit. The woman suffered many injuries and was taken by ambulance to a…

A parent’s worst nightmare by far is a tragic and senseless loss of a child. Our condolences to the parents of Joseph Ancona whose son needlessly died on October 24, 2022, at 4:55 PM, while boarding a subway at Columbus Circle, in New York City.   According to press accounts, Joseph…

New Jersey and other states have laws requiring drivers to keep right unless they are passing. These laws are designed to keep the extreme left lane free from “left lane hogs” because they create dangerous situations for other motorists. Under NJ Rev Stat § 39:4-82, drivers in New Jersey must…

Queen Elizabeth II’s death has given focus to the rich traditions of the British monarchy. These traditions date back to 1066 and perhaps even earlier. The British throne has influenced dozens of nations around the world that are part of its commonwealth. Although the United States is not part of…

Since the 1960s, auto manufacturers have incorporated innovative technologies into their vehicles to make them safer. Seatbelts, anti-lock brakes, crumple zones, and airbags have collectively saved hundreds of thousands of lives. One of the most exciting developments over the last decade is computer-assisted collision avoidance technology, which claims to prevent crashes…

Today marks the 21st anniversary of the 911 terrorist attack.  Many people still clearly recall where they were and what they were doing at the exact moment they first learned about the attack.   For the days and weeks that followed, the public watched with admiration the courage, selflessness, and…