WHAT TYPE OF INJURY MUST I HAVE TO GET TO A JURY? HOW TO GET PAST A MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGEMENT! WHY DID THE JUDGE DISMISS MY CASE AND NOT LET ME GET TO A JURY? I WAS STRUCK BY A NEW JERSEY TRANSIT BUS! TYRONE BEATTY, v. MICHAEL BRESCHARD and NEW JERSEY TRANSIT CORPORATION, SUPERIOR COURT…
Dean v. Harrah’s Casino Decided December 13, 2018 New Jersey Appellate Division Unreported Decision Submitted by New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark This is a great case to review to learn what a plaintiff’s attorney must do in order to first establish s/he has the facts and law on his side to bring a law…
Abdurraheem v. Koch. Atlantic County Law Division L-2160-16. Approved for publication October 23, 2018 Submitted by New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In this case the court created a modified jury charge outlining the contradictory testimony regarding damage to a vehicle. The interesting part of this case is the fact that there are no…
Liberty mutual insurance company v. Borgata Hotel Casino and spa. New Jersey law division docket L – 1461- 16 approve for publication October 23, 2018. Submitted by New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Rule 4:11 Limits Its Use to Circumstances Where There’s A Genuine Risk the Testimony or Evidence In this case a person…
If I am driving a car with airbags and they do not go off as a result of a crash can the insurance company use that fact against me if I sue for my injuries? If the airbags did not go off does that mean there was not “serious impact “? Submitted by New Jersey…
Submitted by New Jersey Slip and Fall Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Here is another case where a business invitee comes to a property and is injured. The question in this case was whether or not the condo association had a duty to clear a sidewalk for pedestrians and invitees in the middle of a snowstorm. The…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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New Jersey Survivors Justice Act: Sentencing Reform for Abuse Victims
Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark In January 2026, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law a pair of bills known as the Survivors Justice Act (S-4870/A-5968 and S-4871/A-5969). This landmark legislation, championed by Senator Angela V. McKnight, Senator M. Teresa Ruiz, and other lawmakers, amends the state’s criminal code to allow courts…