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Can I go to jail for careless driving in New Jersey? (Updated)

  Updated Nov. 12 2018 As New Jersey traffic attorneys, we are sometimes asked, "can I go to jail for careless driving?" There is no clear cut answer, and you…

What is it like to deal with insurance adjusters?

So you want to settle you personal injury case?  Well, if you do then you have probably had the unfortunate experience of dealing with an insurance adjuster like this one!…

Can I pass a car waiting to make a left turn? (Updated)

Updated Oct 20, 2018 People often ask if they are allowed to pass on the right when another car is waiting to make a left turn. It is common in…

Warrantless Searches of Cars UPDATED

Updated October 15, 2018 As most people know, the police generally need a warrant if they want to perform a search. However, police often do not need a warrant if…

How much does it cost to fight for custody in New Jersey?

Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. When two parents break up, it is not uncommon for one of them to file a Complaint with the court and establish a custody…

How do I know if I need a lawyer for a car accident in New Jersey? UPDATED

UPDATED Oct. 7, 2018 After a car accident, many people ask themselves, "Do I need a lawyer?" How does a person know if they need a lawyer after an accident?…

Can the police question you about your Google searches? UPDATED

Updated Sept. 29 2018 Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. As a New Jersey criminal defense attorney, I am sometimes asked if police can obtain your Google searches and question…

Advantages of a local attorney and the courts in which we appear

UPDATED SEPT 20, 2018 Why hire a local New Jersey lawyer We are lawyers who pride ourselves in delivering top quality legal services to local New Jersey clients in Passaic…

New Jersey Car Insurance and Your Rights: UPDATED

UPDATED Sept 7, 2018 Know your options when you choose automobile insurance. People purchase insurance with the hope that they will never need it. Unfortunately, accidents do happen, so you…

Insurance Is Not Just About Price

Updated August 29, 2018 After seeing countless commercials featuring friendly reptiles, celebrity spokespeople, enticing cartoons, and other zany characters, you may be under the false impression that shopping for car…

Hiring a Lawyer for a Simple, No Fault Divorce in New Jersey

Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. Updated August 18, 2018 It is not uncommon that a client contacts me and says that they and their spouse are in agreement that…

If you text someone while they are driving, it could expose you to a lawsuit

Updated August 13, 2018 Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. Texting while driving is a big problem in New Jersey and around the entire country. In New Jersey, the state…

What happens when you agree to split lottery winnings with co-workers?

UPDATED AUGUST 9, 2018 What happens when you agree to split lottery winnings with co-workers?? With the perennial hype surrounding the large lottery jackpots, we, as New Jersey civil attorneys, read…

What happens on the first court date, if arrested in New Jersey?

UPDATED AUGUST 6, 2018 One of the first things that most people who are accused of crimes in New Jersey ask us is, "what is going to happen at my…

Can Police Track My Cellphone Without a Warrant?

Related: Criminal Law, No Warrant Required for Facebook Postings, Understanding the Fee for a NJ Criminal Defense Attorney. UPDATED AUGUST 3, 2018 As New Jersey criminal defense attorneys, we are…

Store responsible for surrounding areas that they do not own

Related: Fall-Down Accidents, Personal Injury Practice, Slipping on Snow/Ice.UPDATED JULY 30, 2018 As New Jersey attorneys who represent those injured in fall-down accidents, we are frequently asked who is responsible…

Hurt by a Business That Is Now Out of Business?

Updated July 26, 2018 Sometimes there is an injured person - perhaps severely and permanently hurt - who was clearly injured by a business that is now out of business.…

What to do if you are pulled over?

Updated July 22, 2018 Related: DUI/DWI, Traffic Tickets, Points for New Jersey Traffic Tickets.  As attorneys who represent drivers accused of traffic violations in New Jersey, we are often asked,…

CHECKLIST: Things to do, and not to do, after a car accident Copy

Updated Sept 30, 2021 Unfortunately, good drivers may be not unable to avoid the negligent actions of others. You should be prepared in the event of an auto accident and…

How New Jersey Car Insurance Companies Rip You Off (by "saving you money")

Related:  Auto Negligence; Insurance is not just about price; Personal injury; No-Fault claims; New Jersey Auto Insurance Buyer's Guide. UPDATED JULY 19, 2018 Car insurance policies and the laws that…