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What’s the real difference?

One of the main questions we get asked by our clients (and even our friends) is "What's the real difference between a law firm like  Raff and Raff and the…

Slip and Falls: How to Fall

UPDATED: October 24, 2024 As the Winter season is around the corner, we will be receiving many inquiries about and handle “slip and fall” cases. These cases typically involve someone…

Can I Make a Workers’ Compensation Case if My Employer is Now Out of Business?

Updated October 19, 2024 Yes. The fact that the company is out of business does not prevent a Workers’ Compensation claim, because you would be covered for your work injuries…

Is the owner responsible if someone uses their car and causes an accident?

Updated Sept. 25, 2024 During many accidents in New Jersey, the person who is driving the car is not the owner of the car. Many times people who were injured…

What Parents Should Know About NJ Anti-Bullying Laws

Article by Jennifer E. Levy, Esq. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for children between the ages of 10-14. Instances of horrific bullying on places like SnapChat, Instagram,…

How can a lawyer help you when your kid is struggling in school?

Article by Jennifer E. Levy, Esq. Navigating the complexities of your child's education can be a daunting task, especially when faced with challenges in the school system. As a school…

What is Considered a Permanent Injury from a Car Crash?

  What is Considered a Permanent Injury from a Car Crash? Updated: Feb 23, 2024 If you were in a car crash that was caused by someone else’s negligence, you…

Injured While Bike Riding

UPDATED August 2024 Now that Fall is arriving and potholes are being filled (slowly), bike riders are once again taking to the streets. Many bike riders are still confused as…

Does child support automatically terminate in New Jersey?

UPDATED: July 16, 2024 Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. As part of my Family Law practice, I am often asked by clients about child support issues. Previously, I wrote…

WHO PAYS FOR MEDICAL BILLS IN A RIDE-SHARE MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION?

In this video, Michael Raff, Esq. describes the different scenarios for payment of medical bills when someone is involved in New Jersey car crash involving an Uber or Lyft or…

Supporting Our Local Schools

Last night, I had the privilege to be a part of the graduation ceremony for CAPS Paterson. What made it extra special was that the 2024 graduating seniors represented College…

Your Rights During a NJ Traffic Stop

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPT6wjKFxVc Dan Levy, Esq., who handles a variety of New Jersey criminal matters, discusses your legal rights when pulled over during a traffic stop. The conversation includes being told to…

Brief Overview of Nj Worker’s Compensation Benefits

https://youtu.be/TDVsJsaRw4o Chris Hoskey, Esq. of Raff & Raff, LLP, provides a brief overview of available benefits to an injured worker in New Jersey. These possible benefits include covered medical treatment,…

Do I need a lawyer for child support and custody/visitation cases?

UPDATED: April 22, 2019 Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. Many people in New Jersey file applications in Family Court for child support, custody, visitation, emancipation, etc. without even considering…

The dangers of having too little insurance

UPDATED: April 11, 2024 We represent countless clients who were involved in car accidents. As such, we are constantly working with car insurance issues of all kinds. Some of them…

Injured in a Motor Vehicle Crash While on the Job

Updated April 4, 2024 What happens if you're driving while in the course of your employment (on the job) and another vehicle crashes into you? It’s a scenario we deal…

I was hurt, it’s not my fault, and still I get nothing??!!

UPDATED March 23, 2024 Frequently, clients come to use after being injured through no fault of their own and they assume that we will be able to recover compensation for…

Can you bring a bodily injury claim if you had a pre-existing medical condition?


UPDATED March 15, 2024 Assume a person (let’s call her Mary) was involved in some sort of incident (let’s say a car wreck) caused by someone else. If Mary sustained…

Who gets my dog when I get divorced?

We’ve all heard the story about the rich person who left millions of dollars to their pet chihuahua.  We know of people who dote on their dogs as if they…

Lawsuits for children injured during youth / high school sports

UPDATED: Feb 16, 2024 As part of our extensive New Jersey Personal Injury practice, we are occasionally asked by parents whether they can bring a lawsuit for injuries suffered by…