For many years, Ocean County and Monmouth County, NJ have been considered hotbeds for illegal and dangerous opioid usage. Controlled substances including Oxycontin and Percocet were being abused and distributed at an alarming rate. However, there is reason to believe that these trends are beginning to reverse. As reported in an nj.com article from earlier this week, Ocean and […]
Those who ride motorcycles understand that there is nothing quite like that feeling. The lifestyle, the freedom, the culture, and even the less frequent trips to the gas station are all great reasons to ride in New Jersey. Unfortunately, bikers also assume a greater risk of serious injury or even wrongful death due to the inherent dangers of riding […]
Discrimination law has come a long way in New Jersey and in the U.S. overall. It is unlawful to treat employees differently based on their inherent traits, gender, age, and much more. Still, issues of employee discrimination persist even in the modern workplace. If you have been the victim of discrimination, hostile work environment, or other employer […]
New Jersey and New York have some of the strictest gun regulations in the U.S. One such regulation is the limitation of “certain persons” from acquiring or owning weapons and/or firearms. Certain persons charges can range from second to fourth-degree felonies and carry severe penalties upon conviction. New Jersey lawmakers have put these statutes into […]
In our modern society, carrying some form of debt is almost a given. Whether debts come in the form of student loans, personal loans, car loans, credit cards, mortgages, or one of many other sources, the average American household carries substantial debts during the marriage. This leads many clients to question: how exactly are my […]
Dram shop statutes in New Jersey are civil laws that may entitle victims of alcohol-related accidents to financial compensation for their injuries. While this is commonly associated with businesses or vendors irresponsibly serving alcohol to patrons, dram shop laws also apply to social hosts. It is important to note that within the context of a drunk […]
On September 22nd, 2017, 66-year-old Karen Borkowski was struck by a vehicle while crossing Ocean Boulevard in Long Branch. Borkowski was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident according to nj.com. The driver of the vehicle was off-duty police detective Jake Pascucci. As a result of this accident, detective Pascucci has pled guilty to […]
Amongst the most common forms of personal injury claims are those involving slip and fall accidents. Although simple accidents involving falling down may not seem like a big deal, they can sometimes result in severe injuries and lead to costly medical procedures and other incurred expenses. Today, our personal injury attorneys will be discussing when individuals injured in slip […]
Earlier this month, 36-year-old Ana Pereira was awarded a staggering $24 million as a result of a medical malpractice claim filed against medical professionals from the Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch. This case dates back to 2011 when Pereira was treated for simple kidney stones but resulted in serious and life-altering injuries. Today, our medical malpractice […]
Living trusts are part of many well-rounded plans to pass on assets to family and loved ones. Estate planning does not have to be confined to a last will and testament but instead can be handled primarily through a living trust. There are several advantages of drafting a living trust in addition to a will, but it […]
