Law enforcement across the country have taken steps to crack down on texting and driving. It is one of the leading causes of car accidents and fatalities among drivers, and these numbers are only increasing. Pennsylvania has enacted the Anti-Texting Law in hopes of reducing these numbers and keeping drivers…
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New Jersey shares the sentiment with many other states throughout the country that anyone who is found to be driving under the influence should face serious penalties. You may be facing lifelong consequences and may not be able to obtain the rental housing you want, the jobs you apply for,…
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When a driver in New Jersey or Pennsylvania gets charged with driving while intoxicated, they may be required to install an ignition interlock device in their vehicle. These devices require the driver to take a chemical breath test each time they get behind the wheel to ensure they do not…
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When a driver in the state of Pennsylvania is charged with driving under the influence, they are facing serious consequences. With each further DUI offense, the associated penalties become even more severe. The legal limit of blood alcohol content in Pennsylvania is under 0.08 percent. There are three levels of…
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New Jersey takes employment discrimination seriously and has a number of laws in place to ensure that none of its residents are denied the right to work because of a factor that has nothing to do with their ability to perform their job. One of those laws is the New…
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Though many people don’t want to think about what will happen after they pass away, it is a reality that we all face. In order to make this emotional time a little bit less stressful for your loved ones, it is valuable to have a will prepared. Having a will…
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If you received a ticket in an accident that you do not believe is your fault, it is really important to talk to an attorney to find out what you can do. Often times, there’s a municipal court opportunity where you can speak and get your ticket either downgraded or…
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The most important thing, which I tell all of my clients, is to make sure you seek medical attention. That is the first and foremost. If you’re injured, make sure a doctor or hospital checks you out and make sure you’re okay before you do anything else. From there, let…
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You should fill out the PIP application right away. You want to make sure that your insurance company has all the information it needs to pay for your medical bills. This is so that you can get a treatment right away for your injuries sustained from the accident. If you…
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In New Jersey, if you’re injured in a motor vehicle accident, your automobile insurance company pays for your medical benefits and there is an application called a Personal Injury Protection benefit application that you need to submit to them. The easiest way to do it is by calling your insurance…
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If you have the threshold in New Jersey, that means that your injuries have to fall into 9 categories in order for you to be able to bring a lawsuit.If your injuries are not severe enough to fall into any of those categories, you are prevented from bringing the lawsuit.…
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There are differences in the thresholds in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. It depends on the types of injuries that you have, but it is important if you do have that limitation on your insurance policy, to talk to your attorney who can help you determine whether you have your ability to…
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In Pennsylvania and New Jersey, there is a limitation on lawsuit option in insurance policies. That means that depending on your injuries, you may be limited in your ability to bring a lawsuit from a motor vehicle accident. It’s important to talk to either your insurance company or an attorney…
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Fee shifting is basically shifting the fees from the party who bought the lawsuit to the party who lost the lawsuit. So basically, what that means is in employment discrimination, and in almost every civil rights statute, if you are successful, the court can order and often does order the…
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An employee who’s older than 40, presented with a separation or severance agreement by the employer, needs to know that there are certain requirements that the separation agreement must have. That includes a minimum or at least a 21-day consideration period. Now, the employee doesn’t have to take the full…
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If an employee has a disability and it’s affecting their ability to work, it is important to engage in a dialogue with their employer. If there is an accommodation that the employer can make so that the worker is able to fully function in their job, it should be implemented. This…
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Some of the things that can be done to limit or eliminate discrimination in the workplace is that an employer should have a firm, strong policy regarding no discrimination and should enforce that policy. The employer shouldn’t allow minor name-calling or harassment taking place, thinking that it’s only high jinks…
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Each state has a wage and hour law requiring an employer to pay certain minimum wages as well as the regularity with which wages have to be paid. So if you feel you’ve been cheated or not paid in accordance to the law, each state has its own agency within…
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Sometimes an employer will suspend an employee pending on the outcome of an investigation or criminal matter. If you are suspended pending the outcome of an investigation or a criminal matter that means that your employer doesn’t have to place you in the workplace while that investigation is ongoing. Often…
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If your employer has touched you in any way that is made you feel uncomfortable, that’s not acceptable. You should immediately contact either an agency or an attorney who can help you understand what your rights are and make your workplace a comfortable and safe environment for you. The employer…
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Whether or not an employer can suspend one of their employees indefinitely, is an interesting topic. It often depends on the recent suspension from the company or entity that you work for. Private employers probably have far greater rights to suspend you indefinitely than does the public employer. An employee should…
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In addition to the Family Medical Leave Act, a federal law, it is interesting to note that New Jersey has something called the Family Leave Act. The difference being that the New Jersey Act covers leave for family and their medical conditions, but not a personal medical condition, whereas the federal…
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If you’re injured by a drunk driver in a motor vehicle accident, it’s important to talk to an attorney right away. They will be able to advise you on how to proceed. Chances are you may have an additional claim if the person was drinking in a bar, so it’s…
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Getting Hit By an Uninsured Driver If you’re hit in a motor vehicle accident by somebody who does not have automobile insurance, it’s important to talk to your insurance company as well as an attorney right away. There are definitely options within your own insurance policy for uninsured and under-insured…
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What Makes a Strong Lawsuit? Chances of whether you’re successful in the lawsuit depends. It depends on who is at fault for the accident, the severity of your injuries. It’s really important that you speak into an attorney so they can advise you. There’s no guarantee in any situation whether…
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Time Span for Receiving Money for Injuries There’s no guarantee in any situation that you will get money from any injuries you sustained but it also depends on the circumstance, the complexity of the case, and where you’re at in terms of your where your lawsuit might be filed. Unfortunately, some…
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Your Ability To Sue Upon Getting Into An Accident That Is Partially Your Fault If you’ve been in accident and it may be partially your fault, it’s important to talk to a lawyer to find out if you can still recover for your injuries. You may be able to do so…
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Cost of Having Lawyer Representation At An Employer Discrimination Case Employees often ask what it cost to have a lawyer represent them in an employment discrimination case and often the answer depends on the kind of case. A lot of times, employees want to be represented on a contingent basis…
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Should I Take The Right To A Hearing For Disciplinary Action? Whenever an employer gives you the right to have a hearing on disciplinary charges that the employer intends to impose on you, you should absolutely request and follow through and get that hearing. At that hearing, the employer is…
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If you’re concerned that your loved one who is in a nursing home is being neglected or improperly cared for, there are certain signs that you can look for. One, for example, is bed sores, particularly if the person is immobile. Another one is unexplained bruising separate and apart from…
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If you got injured on a sidewalk in your town and in front of somebody’s home, it depends on who owns that part of the property. Usually, sidewalks are maintained and responsibility of the homeowners but you may need to speak to an attorney to find out whether that property…
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You want to speak to a lawyer if you have been bitten by your neighbor’s dog. There are certain limitations with regard to whether you can recover from dog bite injuries. So it’s important for you to talk to an attorney who handles those types of cases so they can…
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Many times people ask you ‘How long do you have before you need to file a lawsuit?’ It’s really important to know that generally, that is 2 years. However, there are some exceptions for example, if you’re involved in an accident with a municipal, county or state agency, you need…
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Clients and potential clients always have questions about what their rights are in the disciplinary process. Employers often have progressive discipline policies and then those policies and employee may have some rights to certain levels of discipline before suspension or termination. Public employees always have those rights and usually a…
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Employees often have questions when they are presented with a contract for employment about whether the employer will agree to negotiate any part of that contract. Sometimes, that is possible, sometimes, it’s not. Often an employer, depending on the size and the regular use of that contract, will simply refuse…
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Employees often have questions when they’re presented some kind of employment contract by their employer. Employers will present employees often with something that’s called a ‘restrictive covenant’, which is a non-compete, or a contract for certain term of employment that should always be reviewed by an attorney. You agreed to…
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Employees often have questions about whether their employer can send them for a random drug or alcohol test. In Pennsylvania and New Jersey, there are no laws regulating those test in private employment. However, you should be aware that your employer should have reasonable cause or at least a policy…
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When an employee is injured on the job and there is no safety equipment, that’s often a big concern. Your employer is required and should provide you with the necessary safety equipment. There are laws such as OSHA and Worker’s Comp Rules which require certain safety equipment to be provided…
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A lot of people have questions about when they injured on the job, whether their rights are limited to worker’s compensation and in all cases that answer depends on the circumstances of the injury. For example, if you were injured on someone else’s premises, and there was a condition on…
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Employees often ask questions about whether they can use social media or their cellphones in their workplace and employees have to be careful because when you engage in comments or communications about your employment, you may be incurring some liability especially if those comments are not favorable to the employer.…
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Employers need to know that in today’s day and age, discrimination laws have gotten stronger. They haven’t gone away. So while employers and their supervisors and other staff have become more sophisticated on how to discriminate such as creating a disciplinary record for an employee who has complained for discrimination.…
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As a public employee in New Jersey, depending on what kind of municipality you work for whether it’s civil service or non-civil service, you have really a really a platform of rights. You always have the right to a hearing under civil service rules if your employer decides to suspend…
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If you’ve been injured as a result of a machine or a tool, there are two avenues that you need to look at. One is worker’s compensation if you’ve been injured on the job and a particular attorney handles that. You may also have rights additionally above and beyond any…
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If you get into an automobile accident, your automobile insurance company pays for your medical benefits. It’s called the Personal Injury Protection section of your policy. So if you are injured in an accident, make sure you let your automobile insurance company know as soon as possible as well as…
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I’m often asked by employees what kind of damages they can recover and whether it’s worthwhile to pursue a discrimination lawsuit. You should be aware that if you file a discrimination lawsuit and you are successful, you can be awarded compensatory damages which will include damages that you have for…
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An employee who has any medical disability, even pregnancy when it becomes a disability, does not have to tell their employer unless they’re seeking an accommodation or disability leave. Otherwise, your medical conditions are your personal private information. Often employees who are pregnant or who have any other medical condition…
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If you've been injured by a dog bite, it’s important to know that you may have a right to recover depending on the circumstances. If the dog has been known to injure people in the past, that’s important. It’s also important to know whether you've sustained any permanent injuries such…
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The American with Disabilities Act is an important civil right statute that guarantees or is supposed to guarantee that an employee cannot be discriminated against by its employer, simply because the employee may have a disability. Often we see cases where an employee is fully able to do all of…
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Under-insured and uninsured insurance coverage is extremely important. If you have for example, a $300,000 policy and you are hit in a motor vehicle accident by a driver who is a $15,000 policy, you can only recover, assuming that your injuries qualify, $15,000 from the driver of the automobile who…
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You may let out a sigh of relief when you finally get your foot in the door and start at the new job position…
You may find yourself a victim of unlawful force from another person, which may be classified as force used without your consent, in such…
After committing countless years in your job industry, you may assume that your background and insights would be well respected. However, it is unfortunate…
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