Posts Tagged ‘new jersey civil law’
Why can’t a injured party tell the jury that other passengers were injured in a car crash in New Jersey
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…
Read MorePrejudicial conduct of a insurance defense attorney requires new trial
Submitted by New Jersey Civil Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. JUAN MORALES-HURTADO, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. ABEL V. REINOSO and NEW SERVICE, INC., New jersey Appellate Division December 6, 2018 Issues: What professional conduct is far wide of the mark to warrant a new trial. How far can defense counsel to cross examine the plaintiff and the plaintiff’s doctors without causing undue prejudice? The…
Read MoreDo you want to appeal your unemployment compensation denial, disability pension denial, or any other decision from one of New Jersey’s many Administrative Agencies?
What evidence do I need to prove my case against a New Jersey Administrative Agency or Board line the Board of Nursing, Department of Labor? Do you want to appeal your unemployment compensation denial, disability pension denial, or any other decision from one of New Jersey’s many Administrative Agencies? How can you win against an…
Read MoreMy Case was Dismissed Because of My Expert? I Thought He was an Expert…
32-2-3104 Ixcopal v. Crown Equip. Corp., N.J. Super. App. Div. (per curiam) (15 pp.) Submitted by New Jersey Civil Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. New Jersey’s Appellate Division recently dismissed a product’s liability case because the plaintiff’s expert did not base his opinion on adequate evidence. As a result, the plaintiff’s claim was dismissed. In this case a…
Read MoreHomeowner’s Association Tort Immunity and Business Liability in Residential Housing
31-2-3044 Engle v. Paradise Pavers Pond Landscaping, LLC , N.J. Super. App. Div. (per curiam) (4 pp.) Submitted by New Jersey Civil Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. New Jersey Appellate Division recently decided a case regarding a trip and fall on a negligently maintained sidewalk abutting from a piece of the property. The plaintiff fell on the sidewalk and…
Read MoreCan I Sue the Land Owner if I am Injured by a Third Party?
Submitted by New Jersey Civil Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. 31-2-2943 Higgins v. Holiday Inn and Conference Ctr., N.J. Super. App. Div. (per curiam) (11 pp.) New Jersey’s Appellate Division has recently decided a case where individuals (plaintiffs) attending a party at a Holiday Inn were shot while smoking outside by an unknown assailant. The plaintiffs sued…
Read MoreI Just Received a Huge Settlement – Why Do I Have to Pay Huge Taxes?
Submitted by New Jersey Civil Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. The law is complicated. Tax law is even more complicated. Combine the two and you can find yourself in a real mess. When you receive a settlement, there can be numerous tax consequences that follow. In order to navigate towards the best situation possible, you are going…
Read MoreI Just Witnessed A Horrific Accident – Can I Sue for Emotional Damages?
Submitted by New Jersey Civil Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark In New Jersey, if you claim emotional damages because of someone else’s negligence caused you harm, all that needs to be proven is: 1) Defendant owed a duty of reasonable care to you 2) Defendant breached that duty 3) You suffered severe emotional distress; and 4)…
Read MoreWhat do I do if I am denied Unemployment Benefits?
Appealing an Administrative Decision Standard of Review Submitted by New Jersey Workers Compensation Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. We generally review a tribunal’s evidentiary determinations for abuse of discretion, and here we conclude that the appeals examiner mistakenly exercised her discretion. See Verdicchio v. Ricca, 179 N.J. 1, 34 (2004); N.J. Div. of Youth & Family Servs.…
Read MoreTrial Judge’s Abuse of Discretion for Prejudicial Admitting Evidence
Submitted by New Jersey Civil Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Factually, this case addresses a plaintiff’s pre-and post car accident history relative to the subject of the law suit. The defense attorney asked questions about a plaintiff’s driving history in front of the jury in an effort to show the plaintiff was involved in 5 other accident after…
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