Truck Crash: Parts Of Major N.J. Highway Shut Down

December 22, 2016 |

​A truck overturned Thursday, shutting down parts of a major New Jersey roadway, authorities said. Submitted by New Jersey Truck Crash Attorney, Jeffrey Hark. A truck overturned Thursday, shutting down parts of a major New Jersey roadway, authorities said. Possible injuries were not disclosed. Route 4 westbound lanes at Route 17 in Paramus were closed…

Get off of your phone! Your electronic communications can be used against you in the future.

December 21, 2016 |

State v. Hannah, NJ Appellate Division Decided December 20, 2016 Get off of your phone, stop Facebooking, stop texting, stop tweeting, stop sending Instagram photos. You could be in trouble if you don’t and what your electronic communications can be used against you in the future. Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. The…

Drywall Injury – Subcontractor Injuries and Liability

December 18, 2016 |

Submitted by New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. This is another case involving the absolutely necessity to invest and find the best expert for your individual cases. An expert who knows what his specific area of expertise and professional obligations are, where to find proof of negligence in the safety regulations, and how to…

New Jersey DWI Law; “Intent to move the vehicle” satisfies the statutory requirement of operation

December 18, 2016 |

State v. Wardenski   “Intent to move the vehicle” satisfies the statutory requirement of “operation.” Submitted by New Jersey DWI Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In this case the defendant’s vehicle was found running with the keys in the ignition and the defendant observed sitting in the driver’s seat. The car was parked one and a half to…

A plaintiff has to prove his/her injuries affected their life on a daily level in a significant believable manner!!!

December 11, 2016 |

Submitted by New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark Brittingham v. Goree, N.J. Super. App. Div. Following trial, a jury threw out plaintiff’s case when it determining plaintiff had not suffered a permanent injury as a result of a car accident. At trial plaintiff introduced expert testimony that she suffered disc herniations as a result of…

As a parent should I cooperate with the police and instruct my child to voluntarily waive his Miranda rights?

December 11, 2016 |

Submitted by New Jersey Juvenile Crime Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark State v. D.N. As a parent should I cooperate with the police and instruct my child to voluntarily waive his Miranda rights?   NO   NO   NO!!!! In this case a child was charged with a criminal offense. The under age juvenile was taken to…

New criminal court Rules to take effect January 1, 2017

December 8, 2016 |

Will effect all: New Criminal Division Rules Please call to discuss how these changes may effect you!! Jeffrey S. Hark, Esq. 609-471-1959. Cell 856-354-0050 Office  

If I slipped and fell on leaves or tree seed droppings from a tree can I sue the residential land owner?

December 8, 2016 |

Submitted by New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. The New Jersey appellate division addressed this issue in this case decided on December 5, 2016. New Jersey has long-standing residential homeowner sidewalk immunity case law.   Residential land owners/homeowners are not liable for the failure to maintain their sidewalks in front of their home from natural…

Have you been charged with a gun offense in New Jersey?

December 5, 2016 |

State v. Benjamin Appellate Division Decision decided September 2015 Have you been charged with a gun offense in New Jersey? Did your attorney apply for a Graves Act waiver and appealed the denial to the County Assignment Judge? What is the process? Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. New Jersey gun offenses are…

What Do You Need to Prove Negligence in New Jersey for a Car Accident, For a Slip and Fall, or Any Personal Injury Case?

December 2, 2016 |

Don’t Forget or Overlook the Basics STRUMEIER VS. LENARD In my earlier blog today we discussed the facts of this case and the need for expert testimony to prove certain aspects of the case in order to get to the jury and past a summary judgment motion.  in this case the plaintiff fell in a…