There are three priorities in the case of a car accident, and if you keep them in order this bad situation can move forward as swiftly and simply as possible. Be Conscientious. Don’t leave, make sure all of the passengers and drivers are awake, conscious, and not seriously injured. Even if it was the other…

  Any time anyone sues anyone else for money, there are two things that must be proven for the person filing the lawsuit to be successful:  liability and damages.  This is true in the multi-billion dollar patent litigation between Samsung and Apple over the iPhone, and it is true in a relatively small fender-bender that…

We can’t live with them, and we can’t live without them! Like any service provider, lawyers are compensated for the services they provide – legal representation or counsel. Legal fees apply unless an attorney is providing representation pro bono, or “for the public good” – without charge. There are a number of ways in which…

We are now starting to see lawsuits ‘pop up’ against Pop Warner football leagues. Pop Warner is a popular, national youth football league for children ages 15 and under. Parents can enroll their children in tackle programs as early as five years old. Though teams are regulated based on age and weight, full contact sports can be damaging…

One issue frequently discussed in our office and with our clients who have been involved in motor vehicle accidents is the issue of tort options. The value of your case may vary greatly depending on which tort option you select with your insurance carrier – full tort or limited tort. Both full and limited tort…

Attorney Michael Pomerantz introduces the topic of social media and its potential impact on your civil lawsuit. His best advice: Shut down your social media accounts once you have a case and be honest with your attorney regarding anything online that may damage your credibility. (This is our first article addressing the topic of social media’s impact on lawsuits – keep your eyes open…

Being arrested and charged with a DUI or Refusal to take a breath test in New Jersey is an unfortunate experience. The smartest thing you can do is to hire an experienced DUI attorney to represent you in your case. Though these types of offenses are not considered criminal in New Jersey, hefty consequences may…

Tomorrow we are expecting the biggest (and hopefully last) snow storm of the winter. Heavy snowfall is predicted tonight through the Thursday commute, creating possibly unsafe driving conditions. Snow and ice covered roads often lead to serious car accidents. Many victims of these car accidents end up in our office to discuss the damages and…

Products liability matters involving medical devices seriously affect the consumers that rely heavily on them to maintain their health. In this article we address defective heart devices, medical device recalls, and the appropriate steps to take if your medical device is determined to be defective or a health risk. Defective Defibrillators Defibrillators are electronic medical devices that deliver an…

Last season, over fifty-six million thrill-seekers visited various ski resorts located throughout the United States. Unfortunately, some of these visits resulted in serious injuries. Often, these injuries resulted from equipment failure, ski lift accidents, and dangerous collisions involving other individuals and objects. This article introduces the concept of assumption of risk and provides an overview…