Once again the New Jersey appellate court has weighed in on the “net opinion“ comments of an expert. Submitted by New Jersey Slip and Fall Attorney, Jeffrey Hark. Did your attorney hire a qualified expert? Did the expert tie his opinions to the facts as well as the current standard of care and generally accepted…
Susan P. Harris v. Jerry and Carol Lawrence and Ocean Vista Condominium Association and Surf Site Management, LLC v. A&N Snow Removal LLC Submitted by New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In December 2013, plaintiff, Susan Harris was injured when she slipped and fell on ice that had been formed on a sidewalk located…
Submitted by New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In October 2009, Serulle allegedly tripped and fell on a sidewalk abutting private home owned by Adrian Sosa. Serulle alleged he tripped on loose stone on top of the side walk. Serulle also claimed he tripped because of the height differential caused by a tree root…
Submitted by New Jersey Sip and Fall Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark On Sunday November 29, 2014, plaintiff Marroquin went shopping with her Aunt around 11 a.m. They left from the back of the house to access the driveway. Plaintiff had no difficulty walking to the car in the driveway. Upon return, plaintiff parked in the front…
Thomas Chetney v. New Jersey Manufacturers Re-Insurance Submitted by New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. On February 5, 1998 plaintiff, Chetney was working as a paramedic when his ambulance was struck by a vehicle operated by an uninsured driver. From this accident plaintiff claimed he endured a permanent injury to his lumbosacrial spine. Even…
Patricia Ward v, Brigida Ochoa, Noe Gonzalez, Land Safe Appraisals, INC. and Bank of America and Century 21 Worden & Green and Ken Song Submitted by New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. On October 3, 2014, Ward (plaintiff) was going to appraise Ochoa’s house. When plaintiff arrived Ochoa informed her that her two dogs…
Angela Carpentiero v. The Estate Of Jane Pocknett Submitted by New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Is a dog groomer an employee or independent contractor? If a dog bites the groomer, can the dog owner be sued? Is his a liability claim or a workers compensation claim? Angela Carpentiero (plaintiff) was a part-time groomer…
Submitted by New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. On June 10, 2013, Spellman (plaintiff) fell down a set of stairs at her mother’s (defendant) home. Spellman went to her mother’s house for lunch and recalled leaving by the kitchen door to return to work. Plaintiff does not remember anything after walking out the door…
Subject: Postiglione v Barry Submitted by New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. I was videoed in my employer’s bathroom with my pants down! Can I sue for the psychological injuries I suffer as a result of the person who videoed me? The question really is what constitutes a “dramatic impact” on daily activity need…
Dector v. Minoj and Township of Livingston Submitted by New Jersey Slip and Fall Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Irma Dector (plaintiff) was walking on the sidewalk in front of 16 Post Lane. The address belonged to Mr. Hejib (defendant). Plaintiff’s foot got caught on the raised portion of the sidewalk. This trip caused plaintiff to facture…
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2022 changes to New Jersey statute N.J.S.A. 45:1-15.9.
This memorandum addresses the scope of New Jersey statute N.J.S.A. 45:1-15.9,summarizes the 2022 amendments to that statute, identifies the effective date andapplicability of those amendments, and outlines practical implications forregulated professionals and licensing boards. Background N.J.S.A. 45:1-15.9 is part of New Jersey’s professional and occupational licensinglaws administered under Title 45. The statute governs disciplinary and…