Ex-fire chief in Camden County town charged with sexually assaulting child

March 1, 2019 |

The former fire chief for Barrington in Camden County has been arrested on charge he sexually assaulted a child. Submitted by New Jersey Sex Crime Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Richard Rettinger, 42, is accused of molesting the child in his Barrington home, according to a statement from the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office. He faces a charge…

Bill would allow legalized marijuana, but only if voters give their blessing

March 1, 2019 |

Submitted by New Jersey Drug Crime Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. A bipartisan bill introduced this week would allow for possession of small amounts of marijuana — but only if voters approve a referendum on legalization. Assemblywoman Holly Schepisi (R-Bergen) proposed the bill, NJ A5138, which would ask voters whether they want to legalize recreational marijuana and…

What can a sexual assault nurse say to a jury regarding a rape exam report?

February 28, 2019 |

State v. JSC. New Jersey Appellate Division unreported decision decided February 27, 2019. Submitted by New Jersey Sex Crime Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark In this Camden city, Camden county New Jersey decision the defendant was charged with two different aggravated sexual assaults with his ex girlfriend in his family’s home Who is also residing in the…

Why can’t a injured party tell the jury that other passengers were injured in a car crash in New Jersey

February 28, 2019 |

Rashid v. Reed. Atlantic County law division trial court decision decided July 31, 2018 approved for publication February 25, 2019. Submitted by New Jersey Civil Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Earlier this week I wrote a blog on a decision this very same Presiding New Jersey civil division judge ruled on.  In that case the presiding civil…

How to handle a Workers Compensation trial in New Jersey

February 27, 2019 |

Submitted by Workers Compensation Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark, Cherry Hill, NJ James Quilles v. Warren County Unreported/non-precedential New Jersey Appellate Division February 13, 2019 Today I am writing a blog about this case is about how to properly prepare a witness and adequately present evidence at the time of the trial which the Worker’s Compensation Judge…

Why can’t I tell the jury “My car is TOTALED” as a result of the crash caused the defendant?

February 24, 2019 |

Submitted by New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark Kuzian v. Tomaszewski. New Jersey trial court decision Atlantic County February 19, 2019. Approved for publication In this case the plaintiff was asked on direct examination by his attorney whether his car was “totaled” as a result of the crash. The defense attorney objected to this…

Temporary Disability Benefits and the New Jersey Worker’s Compensation Act

February 24, 2019 |

Submitted by New Jersey Workers Compensation Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark What is temporary disability benefits (TDB) and how am I entitled to it under the New Jersey Worker’s Compensation Act. Temporary disability benefits are statutorily authorized wage replacement for any and all employees who were injured in the course of their employment. If you have any…

Are Injuries Sustained by a Volunteer Fire Fighter Covered by New Jersey’s Worker’s Compensation?

February 24, 2019 |

Submitted by New Jersey Workers Compensation Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark If you are a volunteer FIRE FIGHTER in New Jersey while currently unemployed, and are injured in your volunteer position you may now be eligible for a temporary disability benefits under New Jersey’s Worker’s Compensation statute. If you have any questions about TDB issue please call…

Appealing an Agency Decision in New Jersey to the Appellate Division

February 17, 2019 |

EBONY BROWN, v. BOARD OF TRUSTEES, POLICE AND FIREMEN’S RETIREMENT SYSTEM, Decided February 11, 2019 Submitted by New Jersey Worker’s Compensation Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Am I entitled to make a accidental disability benefit claim against my public sector employer for my work related injury ?? How do I proceed?  This case addresses one specific threshold question regarding how your…

What is an undesigned and unexpected traumatic event that takes place in the course of employment for a public employee who is entitled to make a accidental disability retirement claim?

February 17, 2019 |

EBONY BROWN, v. BOARD OF TRUSTEES, POLICE AND FIREMEN’S RETIREMENT SYSTEM, Decided February 11, 2019 Submitted by New Jersey Worker’s Compensation Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Am I entitled to make an accidental disability benefit claim against my public sector employer for my work related injury ?? How do I proceed?  This case addresses one specific threshold question regarding how your…