In a 3-2 decision, the New Jersey Supreme Court recently barred accident victims from recovering their medical expenses from the negligent driver causing the injury. In this case, the victim had chosen a reduced personal injury protection (PIP) coverage of $15,000 but his medical expenses far exceeded that coverage. He therefore filed suit against the […]
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I was recently retained by a family to file a lawsuit to compel the State of New Jersey to amend their child’s birth certificate. This was a most unusual request. The child, a New Jersey college athlete, wished to establish dual citizenship with his country of origin in order to be eligible to try out
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In a recent Appellate Division decision, the court considered the claim of an auto accident victim who had caught a ride with a fellow member of a non-profit charitable arts organization. The organization arranged for percussion instrument performances and competitions for its members. It would inform the members of the time, date and location of
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A company obtained a home through foreclosure and had it inspected. The inspector noted moisture stains but did not note what the stains were. The company contracted to sell the property to buyers who agreed in the contract that the property was being sold in “as is” condition. The buyers were permitted to conduct a home
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A creditor seeking to collect a judgment has many options. It can levy on a bank account, garnish the debtor’s wages or seek to sell any real estate owned by the debtor. However, there are rules and limitations on that process. For example, a creditor may not seek to sell the debtor’s real estate to
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From our experience, we know that people file for bankruptcy for a number of reasons. Unemployment, death of a spouse, a costly illness or a divorce all may lead people to decide that bankruptcy is their best course of action. There are a number of fallacies that people have about filing for Chapter 13 and Chapter
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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.
