Earlier this year, I had the privilege of representing an auto accident victim who was 90 years young and very dynamic. (I hope I have as much going for me if and when I hit that age.) She was a passenger in a car that was struck by a car coming out of a shopping […]
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Any interested person may apply to the courts of New Jersey for appointment as guardian of an individual (and his or her property) who is incapacitated and unable to handle his or her own affairs. The case is started by the filing of a verified complaint seeking to have the Court determine the person to
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In a recent unpublished decision, thec New Jersey Appellate Division upheld the trial court’s dismissal of a personal injury lawsuit based on a falldown at a two family house. The bank holding the mortgage on the house had become the owner of the property through foreclosure. The plaintiff, a lawful guest at the property, was
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Pursuant to the New Jersey dog bite statute (N.J.S. 4:19-16), the owner of a dog who bites another person who is in a public place or lawfully in a private place, shall be liable for the damages which the victim suffers, regardless of the purported viciousness of the dog. In essence, the victim must prove
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The majority of collection cases are for amounts under $15,000.00 and are therefore filed in the Special Civil Part of the Superior Court of New Jersey. Typically, these are lawsuits to collect credit card balances, medical bills and other consumer debts. Defendants are typically served by mail, and service is presumed to be effective unless the post
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Here are a few tips if you are involved in an automobile accident: Do not move your vehicle unless you are directed to do so by a police officer. Call 911. Do not leave the scene of the accident, which is a motor vehicle violation. Obtain the other driver’s information, including name, address and drivers
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Charles D. Whelan III has been committed to excellence for over 30 years. With offices located centrally in New Jersey, he is able to provide businesses and individuals with excellent legal services.
