Author: Marc S. Berman
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Today
Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day The birthday of the Rev. Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. is observed as a federal and state holiday in New Jersey. Federal and state offices are closed. This includes the courts. The holiday is observed each year on the third Monday of January. While he was not an attorney,…
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Dental Malpractice Lawyer Verdict
Dentist Objects to Injured Patient Calling Him Incompetent A dental malpractice lawyer generally must hire a dentist to testify against the dentist he is suing. The dentist that the dental malpractice lawyer hires will explain to the jury how the dentist on trial committed malpractice. Unless the victim’s attorney hires this dental expert witness, he…
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Brain Injury Lawyer Can Extend Deadline
Brain Injury Lawyer Can File Suit Late Sometimes If Victim Incompetent A brain injury lawyer may have a special advantage in filing a lawsuit. Normally, an adult personal injury victim in New Jersey has two years to file suit in court. If the lawsuit is not filed on time, the victim loses his right to compensation.…
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Merry-Go-Round School Injury Suit
School Injury Suit Allowed by Appeals Court A school injury suit allowed by the appeals court, despite legal restrictions against suing the government. A school injury. Every parent’s nightmare. And something that a Franklin Township, New Jersey family experienced firsthand. A sixth-grade middle school student named Brianna played at recess one day. Unfortunately, another girl pushed the…
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Slip Fall Case: Snow Removal
Slip Fall Victim Sues For Fall Outside Her Apartment During Snowstorm Here are excerpts from an actual New Jersey slip fall case. Arlene Holmes was a tenant at an apartment complex owned and operated by INCAA-Carroll Street Houses Corp and VMC Management. She suffered a slip fall injury on the snow outside of her apartment.…
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Malpractice Attorney U.: Affidavit of Merit
In Malpractice Cases, the Victim’s Malpractice Attorney Must Obtain an “Affidavit of Merit.” It must come from an Expert in the Same Profession As the Professional Being Sued. An Affidavit from Someone Who Practices in a Similar Profession Is Not Good Enough. A malpractice attorney helps victims injured by a licensed professional obtain compensation. The professional could…
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No Expert Needed in Broken Elevator Case
In many personal injury cases, the victim must hire an expert witness to prove that the party being sued was negligent. But not always. A woman named Wendy filed a lawsuit against the Port Authority. She had taken a PATH train to get to work in New York City. She claimed that, at the PATH…
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Court Must Give a Reason for Its Ruling.
Court Can’t Rule On Motion Without Giving Reason A trial court consists of one judge. Some civil (non-criminal) cases are tried before a judge. He or she alone renders the decision. Other cases are tried before a jury. The judge decides what evidence the jury hears. But the ultimate decision belongs to the jury. Either way,…
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Do You Need a Mesothelioma Lawyer?
Have you or someone you know been diagnosed with mesothelioma? If so, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact a mesothelioma lawyer, before it’s too late. A mesothelioma lawyer obtains compensation for mesothelioma victims. Mesothelioma is a particularly deadly form of cancer. Exposure to asbestos is the primary risk factor. Asbestos is a mineral. It was used for…
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Judge Can’t Interview Jury after Verdict
JUDGE CAN’T INTERVIEW JURY AFTER VERDICT A judge can’t interview jury after the verdict, unless there’s good cause to believe misconduct occurred, rules new jersey supreme court. And even then, only with the lawyers present. Can a judge interview a jury after it reaches a verdict? The issue arose after a recent sexual harassment case.…