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I was hurt on the job about one (1) year ago and the company is now out of business can…

UPDATED: JULY 15, 2020 Yes, the fact that the company is out of business is not important as you are covered for your work injuries by the Workers’ Compensation insurance…

If I Don’t Drive My Car, Do I Still Have to Have Insurance on It?

UPDATED: JUNE 24, 2020 The short answer is yes, you do. Like most things involving the law, however, there are exceptions. In New Jersey, "[a]ll owners of motor vehicles registered…

I GOT INJURED WHILE WORKING AT HOME DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC. AM I ELIGIBLE FOR WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BENEFITS?

Depending on the specific facts - yes. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, stay-at-home orders and remote working have become the new reality. Workers’ Compensation benefits typically kick in when you…

WHO PAYS FOR MEDICAL BILLS IN A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT?

UPDATED: JUNE 11, 2020 If you or someone you know had the unfortunate experience of being injured in a motorcycle crash / accident, this question regarding medical bill is sure…

Five Myths of Medical Malpractice

UPDATED: JUNE 2, 2020 Below is an excellent article that we recently read, by Tatum Bronte on the Trial Lawyer Center website. It is reprinted, with permission, on our website…

Bicycle Accidents and Helmets

UPDATED: MAY 27, 2020 A lot of our clients are bicyclists. While some are aspiring to ride in the Tour de France, most of them ride for the pleasure, the…

IF I CONTRACT CORONAVIRUS ON THE JOB, AM I ENTITLED TO WORKER’S COMPENSATION BENEFITS?

If you contracted the Coronavirus (officially Covid-19) at work in New Jersey, you may be eligible for Workers’ Compensation benefits. The crucial question is whether you, the employee, contracted Covid-19…

Do social security benefits, pensions, and retirement accounts get divided during a divorce?

UPDATED: MAY 12, 2020 Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. When I represent a client during a divorce case I am frequently asked about dividing assets, which is known as…

How much does it cost to get divorced in New Jersey?

UPDATED: MAY 5, 2020 Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. Recently, I did a posting called, How Long Does It Take To Get Divorced In New Jersey. Along that same…

Divorce and Custody Cases During Coronavirus

Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. At the time of this writing, there are over 85,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus in New Jersey, with over 4,200 deaths attributed to the…

MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR PERSONAL INJURY CLIENTS DURING COVID-19

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, it has become increasingly difficult for our clients to receive the proper medical treatment for their injuries. If you presently have a case with us,…

Evaluating Wrongful Death Cases

UPDATED: APRIL 13, 2020 New Jersey law can be brutally harsh toward families who have lost a loved one due to the fault or negligence of someone else. People are…

RAFF & RAFF LAW FIRM COVID-19 CONTINUITY UPDATE

Dear Clients, Friends, and Colleagues of Raff & Raff: Like everyone, we continue to monitor the COVID-19 coronavirus and its enormous impact on all aspects of life. Our thoughts continue…

A MESSAGE FROM RAFF & RAFF REGARDING COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS)

Dear Clients, Friends, and Colleagues of Raff & Raff: Our thoughts are with those currently affected by the coronavirus and the healthcare workers caring for them. The safety of our…

No, you cannot be sued for donating food

UPDATED: MARCH 16, 2020 Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. A while back, John Oliver used most of his time on his HBO show to discuss the problem of food…

Can My Worker’s Compensation Insurance Company be Required to Pay for My Medical Marijuana?

Under certain situations: YES. An injured worker can receive reimbursement for medical marijuana. In a recent New Jersey Court decision, the court held: Here, where petitioner has demonstrated the severity…

Reimbursing Medicare for treatment related to an accident

UPDATED: MARCH 2, 2020   If a person is injured in an accident, they need to figure out how their medical providers will be paid for their treatment. Many of…

What Happens to Social Security Disability Benefits if there is Personal Injury Claim Recovery?

UPDATED FEBRUARY 7, 2020 Occasionally, we have clients who were declared disabled by the federal government and then sustain another unrelated injury, which gives rise to a personal injury claim.…

What is a ‘civil reservation’? Proposed changes in the process.

UPDATED MARCH 12, 2020 Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. At times, a person who has been injured in a car accident through no fault of their own is still…

Can I pick my own doctor in a worker’s compensation case?

UPDATED: DECEMBER 5, 2019 When a worker's compensation case is opened in New Jersey, the carrier will direct the worker where to go for treatment. But from time to time,…