Author: Marc S. Berman
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Lawsuit U: How Much To Ask For?
You are filing a lawsuit. You were injured in a car accident and want to recover compensation. How much should you ask for? You have read in the newspaper, or on the Internet, or heard on television or radio, of injured people who demand millions of dollars in their initial court filings. But later, you…
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Homeowner Liability To Injured Guest
What Is The Extent Of Homeowner Liability To An Injured Guest? Today’s topic is homeowner liability. Say an injured woman sees an accident lawyer. She was a guest at a neighbor’s home. Then she tripped on a bulge in the carpet, breaking her ankle. Must the neighbor pay her compensation? Like many other situations in the law, the…
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Injury Attorney U. : Affidavits
Injury Attorney University: Affidavits How does an injury attorney bring a witness’ testimony before a court? Most people think of Perry Mason or some other television lawyer. The injury attorney calls the witness to the witness stand and examines him. The witness usually breaks down and confesses to whatever the lawyer is trying to prove.…
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Traffic Attorney : Left Hand Turns
Traffic Attorney Advisory The Law Of Left Hand Turns A traffic attorney must investigate who was at fault in a crash. One thing he looks at is whether one driver was turning. And, if so, what type of turn was he making. When you make a left-hand turn, you’ll be driving across oncoming traffic. This makes a…
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Injury Lawyer: “Careful What You Sign”
Injury Lawyer Alert: Hidden Arbitration Clauses A potential client comes to see an injury lawyer. He was hurt through no fault of his own. He wants to go to court and recover compensation. Or, a woman was deceived by a home-improvement contractor and wants to sue the company that defrauded her. You would think that…
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Black Friday Advice from a Lawyer
Ten Tips to Avoid Black Friday Problems, from an NJ Lawyer A guide to avoiding legal problems when holiday shopping, from a New Jersey lawyer: If anyone promises you anything about a product you are buying, get it in writing. An oral promise isn’t worth the paper it isn’t written on. If it sounds too good to…
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Happy Thanksgiving!
An Attorney Gives Thanks There are times when even a busy attorney should be focused on something other than his practice. Thanksgiving day is such a time. I am so grateful to live in the United States. For all our problems, we are still the greatest force for good in the world. On behalf of my office,…
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Malpractice Lawyer:Tort Reform Hits Dr.
Malpractice Lawyer Case: Can A Dr. Sue Hospital That Revoked Privileges? If there is one issue that causes tension between your typical medical malpractice lawyer and your typical physician, it is the issue of tort reform. No one likes to be sued. Doctors are no exception. Many doctors and their medical associations have lobbied state…
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Klutz Sues For Chair Fall
Accident Attorney Story: Man Falls Out Of Office Chair and Sues Tom went to see an accident attorney. Tom had attended the deposition of his wife in a court case, at the office of the New Jersey law firm. About 90 minutes into the deposition, Tom fell out of his chair and injured himself. I…
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Accident lawyer: Tenant Safety
As an accident lawyer, I don’t typically deal with the terms of residential leases involving a tenant. Most tenants are aware of their basic rights. If you rent an apartment, your landlord has many responsibilities towards you. Typically, the landlord is required to provide a tenant heat and hot water. The landlord must maintain the…