After a recent snowstorm, a family member of mine asked me whether he had an obligation to remove ice and snow from the sidewalk in front of his house. It was his belief that he had no such obligation and that by attempting to remove the ice and snow, he would somehow be “opening himself” … Continued
As a result of social media, the news and police “reality” shows, we have all seen a routine traffic stop by a police officer escalate to a point where either the officer or an individual is fatally injured. In order to help prevent such tragic results, I am writing this article to provide information to … Continued
In my practice, clients will typically come in for a consultation concerning injuries sustained in a car accident more than one month after the accident has occurred. In general, it is after this time that people realize that they have sustained personal injuries which warrant a visit to an attorney for advice. However, what a person … Continued
Pursuant to New Jersey law, the short answer to this question is yes. Depending on the circumstances, your neighbor may be able to claim title to a portion of your property. This doctrine is called adverse possession. Under the doctrine of adverse possession, a person who openly, notoriously, continuously and exclusively utilizes another … Continued
I have had a number of recent cases where my clients were unable to obtain monetary damages for their personal injuries because of something called “charitable immunity.” Unfortunately for people that are seriously injured as result of someone else’s negligence, a New Jersey statute prevents the recovery of money for personal injury when the responsible … Continued
Summer is typically the time for barbecues, get-togethers and parties. Around this time, a lot of my clients ask me whether or not they can be responsible for serving alcohol to their guests. The short answer in the State of New Jersey is “yes.” New Jersey has a “social host” liability statute (N.J.S.A. 2A: 15-5.6) … Continued
As we swing into the springtime, many people have work performed on their homes. Fortunately, under New Jersey state law there is protection for homeowners who enter into contracts with home improvement contractors. New Jersey has promulgated the Consumer Fraud Act for the protection of consumers in various types of transactions. One type of transaction … Continued
As you may recall, last month’s blog addressed what a seller needs to do to legally prepare for the sale of their home. This is a follow-up to last month’s blog and relates to the concerns that a buyer should have in a New Jersey residential real estate transaction. As indicated last month’s blog, … Continued
As the warmer weather arrives, I often see an increase in the number of residential real estate transactions that come into my office. Accordingly, I am writing this blog to provide an overview of what actually occurs in a residential real estate transaction in the State of New Jersey from both the buyer’s and the seller’s … Continued
A lawsuit that I recently handled reminded me of the importance of informing my clients of how they can protect themselves against drivers who do not have any insurance or have very low policy limits. In New Jersey, as well as many other states, automobile insurance companies are obligated by statute to sell coverage called … Continued