New Jersey Law Journal | Commentary
By Betsy G. Ramos | February 13, 2024
"Because potholes are often not reported to the public entity before an accident occurs and it is difficult to prove how long they existed, it is very challenging for a plaintiff to prove that the public entity had either actual or constructive notice of the pothole," writes Betsy G. Ramos.
New Jersey Law Journal | Commentary
By Zachary M. Green | February 12, 2024
"While legal marriage is currently a prerequisite to bringing per quod claims, the reasoning to preclude unmarried cohabitants from bringing per quod claims dates back to the 1982 case of 'Childers v. Shannon' and no longer applies to the current societal realities," writes Zachary M. Green.
By Charles Toutant | February 9, 2024
One of the defendants was tested shortly after the crash and his blood-alcohol concentration was 0.193, the plaintiff's attorney said.
New Jersey Law Journal | Commentary
By Betsy G. Ramos | February 7, 2024
"The issue in 'Strayer v. Wingate at Wyndham' was whether the plaintiff had a claim for a negligent infliction of emotional distress against the defendant Wingate at Wyndham for the emotional harm he suffered in waking up to discover the dead body of his friend and co-worker," writes Betsy G. Ramos.
By Colleen Murphy | February 6, 2024
"I have many friends who work in law enforcement and I recognize the challenges of criticizing the actions of those who serve and protect," the plaintiff's attorney said. "But this young woman was in jail for one night for an old bench warrant with a recently broken knee and she was treated like a number with no real accommodations for her injury."
New Jersey Law Journal | Commentary
By Betsy G. Ramos | February 2, 2024
A day-in-the-life video is a powerful tool of evidence utilized by plaintiffs to show graphically over the course of the day an injured party's disability and pain and suffering caused by an accident. This graphic evidence can be more compelling than mere oral testimony describing a person's medical condition and limitations. It has great potential to influence a jury's evaluation of damages.
By Charles Toutant | February 1, 2024
The plaintiff suffered a left shoulder tear and cervical and lumbar herniations. He ultimately underwent a lumbar laminectomy, a lumbar fusion and the insertion of a spinal cord stimulator.
By Max Mitchell | February 1, 2024
Although the move does require a high degree of coordination and communication, the new practice leaders say the arrangement provides a unique opportunity to bolster the firm's footprint and client services.
By Colleen Murphy | January 30, 2024
"Whether a low-speed electric scooter qualifies for PIP benefits is not only an important question, but it is a policy question. If we do not find that the language of the statutes is clear, and that the legislative history does not address the question directly, should the matter be left for the Legislature to decide in the first instance?" Chief Justice Stuart Rabner said during oral arguments Monday.
By Charles Toutant | January 25, 2024
Jake Schreck, 21, of Allentown, was riding a motorcycle north on Old York Road in Robbinsville on March 31, 2023, when an oncoming vehicle driven by Ketan Kabaria of Yardley, Pa. made a left turn, striking him.
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