In the United States, our jobs are often a significant part of our lives and even our identities. People take pride in working hard to contribute to their households, save for retirement, and have an enjoyable lifestyle. However, with all of the benefits of hard work also comes certain risks of accidents and injuries in…
When you think of the injuries that commonly result from a dog bite, you likely first think of lacerations, bruises, punctures wounds, and more. If a dog bite ever breaks through the skin at all, it is imperative to seek medical attention as soon as possible, even if you are not in that much pain.…
If you lose a loved one in an accident or because of someone else’s wrongful conduct (think a robbery gone wrong), you may be legally entitled to file a wrongful death claim. In the information below, we will answer some of the more frequently asked questions about New Jersey wrongful death claims. For more specific…
Car accidents can leave victims with a variety of losses. If your accident involved injuries, chances are you are dealing with medical expenses, lost income, and property damage. These types of losses are easily quantified – medical expenses can be proven and extrapolated into the future, as can lost income, and the damage to a…
The federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a law that requires employers with at least 50 employees to provide up to 12 weeks per year of time off for employees facing certain situations. In addition, if you work for an employer with 50 or more employees in New Jersey, you are also protected…
According to a report published at NJ.com, a Monmouth County man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for proving false property appraisals in a mortgage scheme that involved nine people. In addition, he will be required to pay $1.5 million in restitution. The group fraudulently purchased 15 properties in Elizabeth, New Jersey…
Discrimination in the workplace is regretfully common in the United States. In fact, according to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), there were nearly 90,000 charges of employment discrimination filed in 2015. Fortunately for workers, federal and state law prohibit employment discrimination and confer significant legal rights to employees who have been the victims of…
With several years of litigation experience and expertise in discrimination, retaliation, and civil rights violations, I was able to successfully win a groundbreaking jury verdict for my client, that will send a message to public agencies and servants that political corruption and discrimination will not be tolerated. My client, a former custodian for the Elizabeth…
The Case In a recent retaliation case, I represented a client who had received unfair treatment after reporting a superior. My client, a sergeant for the Plainfield Police Department, was demoted in 2010, a year after reporting what he believed was an attempt by public safety director, to meet with a prostitute. The sergeant found…
Following an accident, many people want to hurry up and file a personal injury claim to get their settlement or award check as soon as possible. However, severe injuries often require long-lasting medical treatment, so the costs of an injury can potentially continue for years or indefinitely. In addition, injuries can often keep people out…