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Vote on New Jersey Constitutional Amendment for Bail Reform

On election day this November, 2014, there will be vote as to whether the New Jersey Constitution should be amended to allow judges to deny bail to certain high risk…

New Law Eases Penalties for Driving Without Insurance

Driving without insurance in New Jersey is a very serious matter, and for many years the New Jersey courts and politicians have taken steps to combat the rising problem of…

Police cannot search a cell phone without a warrant

Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. Related: Police cannot track cellphones without a warrant, Can police detain me if they have a search warrant?, What to do if you are…

Contribution towards college expenses for a child who refuses to speak with you

Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. Back in March, many news organizations reported that New Jersey Judge Peter Bogaard of Morris County Superior Court's Family Division said "no" to Rachel…

Elevator Injuries

While our firm represent many individuals who are harmed by elevator defects and malfunction, rarely do we have videos of the actual incidents. This video, which has made the rounds…

Arrests following Teaneck High School 'Senior Prank' – a case study in diversionary justice

Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. On May 1, 2014, over 60 students at Teaneck High School were arrested following what was allegedly a high school senior prank. Some were…

Party hosts can be liable after serving alcohol

With summer coming up, clients should be reminded that they could be liable for accidents that occur both at and after their backyard BBQ's and parties. In New Jersey, this…

Kellogg Agrees to Change Food Labels After Class-Action Settlement

Ingredients with the names pyridoxine hydrochloride, calcium pantothenate, and hexane-processed soy ingredients don’t sound very natural, but they are apparently used in Kashi products. A class-action lawsuit was filed alleging…

TRUCK ACCIDENTS AND COLLISIONS: "UNDERRIDES"

The National Transportation Safety Board recently recommended new safety standards in an effort to reduce injuries and deaths caused by vehicles sliding underneath tractor-trailer trucks. As any driver knows, these…

Dan Levy wins appeal after NJ CURE refuses to honor insurance obligations

We are happy to report that Dan Levy just won an appeal against NJ CURE, an insurance carrier that refused to honor their legal obligations. The case, Khalid Sanders v.…

Slip and Falls on Snow and Ice

We receive many inquires from potential clients regarding injuries sustained from slip and falls on snow and ice. This winter, with its abundance of snowfall, has prompted more inquires than…

Child visitation while criminal case is pending

Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. It is unfortunate, but while a couple is in the process of divorce or separation, there may be incidents of domestic violence. Domestic violence…

Children and Car Seats

On a positive note regarding a sad topic, motor vehicle deaths among children, age 12 and under, decreased by 43% in the past decade. The information comes from the Centers…

Health Insurance Primary

As many of you already know, there are many options when choosing an automobile insurance policy. One such option is "Health Insurance Primary." We recommend NOT to elect Health Insurance…

Happy Holidays from Raff & Raff!

From all of us at Raff & Raff, we just wanted to thank all of you for your business, referrals, support, and assistance over the course of the past year.…

Halfway House Can Be Sued for Inmate Escape

Related: Premises Liability and Negligent Security, Personal Injury Practice. Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. As New Jersey attorneys who represent those injured due to negligent security, we are frequently…

Proposed law to protect legal-service consumers held up in committee

S-3056, sponsored by Senator Nicholas P. Scutari, is a consumer protection bill designed to protect consumers of legal services from improper solicitation. Unfortunately, the bill remains held up in committee.…

Failed Oversight Causes 25 Deaths in Recent Bus/Truck Accidents

Related: Auto Negligence, Personal injury practice. The National Transportation and Safety Board has opened a string of investigations after a series of trucking accidents, including 4 recent crashes that resulted…

Daniel Levy selected as Rising Star, 2014 by Super Lawyers

The firm is pleased to report that Daniel A. Levy, Esq. has been selected by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star for their 2014 publication. Super Lawyers is a research-driven,…