Under state and federal laws, certain criminal offenders-primarily sex offenders and persons convicted of violent offenses-must register as criminal offenders when they move into a community. Now, thanks to a "Registered Criminal Offender Risk Index," you can find out...
MAJOR CHANGES SET FOR BERGEN COUNTY JUDICIAL SYSTEM
Effective Friday, April 1, 2016, sweeping changes will be made to the Bergen County judiciary, changes that proponents say will strengthen a defendant's right to a speedy trial and impose bail reform.The Changes to the Bail SystemUnder the reformed approach to bail,...
COURT AFFIRMS MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR AWARD IN ELEVATOR INJURY CASE
A New Jersey man and his wife are closer to receiving a $7.75 million damage award after the New Jersey Superior Court rejected arguments by an elevator company. The plaintiff, Richard Tufaro, a union master carpenter, was injured in 2005 when the elevator in which he...
CASINO INJURIES NOT THAT UNCOMMON
A trip to Atlantic City-for many, it's the dream of a lifetime, for others it's a favorite escape, and for some it's a nightmare. Though the issue doesn't get a lot of media attention, casinos offer significant potential for serious injury. Here are just a couple...
LEGISLATORS CONSIDER WHETHER NEW JERSEY SHOULD RELAX DRUG LAWS – SENTENCING
A number of New Jersey legislators called for changes in the state's criminal code at the third annual Prisoner Re-Entry Conference in Jersey City this month. Current governor Chris Christie, and his predecessor, Democrat Jim McGreevey, shared the stage and jointly...
STATE AND ALLSTATE WIN MULTIMILLION DOLLAR PIP FRAUD CLAIM
New Jersey is one of a number of states that have a law allowing PIP, or personal injury protection, as an extension of car insurance coverage, designed to provide benefits fro medical expenses, lost wages and other damages. Sometimes known as "no-fault" insurance,...
WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIMS–AN OVERVIEW
If your loved one has died because of the carelessness or negligence of another person, you have a right to pursue compensation for your losses. A lawsuit can't bring your loved one back, but it can minimize the financial hardship you suffer as a result.WHO CAN FILE A...
