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1. Choosing a Divorce Attorney Nearly every person in New Jersey will need to hire an attorney at some point during his or her lifetime. For many of you, the first time you hire an attorney will be in connection with the dissolution of your marriage. So what should you look for... (posted by PRA Law 1 year 135 days ago.)

2. Building a Malpractice Case and Knowing the Pitfalls Medical malpractice claims have always created anxiety and some fear in the minds of many attorneys, often with good reason. If properly selected, they are claims usually involving medically sophisticated issues, steps that are necessary to insure... (posted by PRA Law 1 year 135 days ago.)

3. Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit The end of the tax credit was due to close April 30th of 2010, now creating a rush to sell. Real estate agents say that home buyer and sellers are rushing to take advantage of the tax credit, which is worth up to $8000. The tax credit appears to... (posted by PRA Law 2 years 2 days ago.)

4. Home Seller Disclosure can prove to be Very Rewarding Seller Disclosure is the responsibility of the home seller to reveal problems with the property to any potential buyers. It is also the seller's duty to disclose problems to the buyer that the seller should have known about. A statement must be... (posted by PRA Law 2 years 2 days ago.)

5. The Importance of Selecting an ASHI Home Inspection ASHI or the American Society of Home Inspectors is an organization of about 6,000 members and over 80 chapters. The ASHI Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics serves as a guideline for home inspectors to follow. These home inspectors are well... (posted by PRA Law 2 years 2 days ago.)

6. Benefits of a Pre-Inspection Home A pre-inspection is a service in which a home is inspected prior to listing. This helps ensures that all repairs are completed before the buyer contracts to buy the home. This service has many benefits including economic repairs, possible higher... (posted by PRA Law 2 years 2 days ago.)

7. NJ Buyer’s Rebate in NJ Making a Stir Former Governor Jon Corzine recently signed an A-373 on January 17th, 2009 for the state of New Jersey. This new law gives buyers a rebate in a real estate transaction. The bill allows a New Jersey real estate broker to issue a rebate to a client... (posted by PRA Law 2 years 2 days ago.)

8. Have You Been Injured in a Slip and Fall Accident in Snow and Ice in New Jersey? Know Your Rights! New Jersey Courts have long recognized a cause of action when a property owner fails to use reasonable care to prevent a slip and fall as a result of snow and ice that accumulates on the ground. One of the most common slip and fall accidents is a... (posted by PRA Law 2 years 31 days ago.)

9. Slip and Fall Injuries: Don’t Forget to Take a Photo In today's world, many people carry a camera, although often they do not think about the fact that they have it. Most cell phones today are able to take digital photographs. This capacity can come in very handy when a person suffers a slip and... (posted by PRA Law 2 years 31 days ago.)

10. Evaluating Potential Defendants in Personal Injury Cases "Personal injury" comes in many forms, and sometimes it comes with complications to the original injury caused by the malpractice of the doctor treating that injury. Clients frequently feel more anger at the physician or hospital than they do... (posted by PRA Law 2 years 31 days ago.)

11. Possession of Pets After Divorce Any pet owner will tell you that his/her cat or dog is much more than a piece of property; it is a member of the family. However, until recently, New Jersey family courts did not share that sentiment. Historically, New Jersey family courts have... (posted by PRA Law 2 years 31 days ago.)

12. General Facts about What Constitutes Personal Injury Many people have heard of the term "personal injury," but have questions as to what exactly personal injury is and if you are a victim of personal injury, what you are entitled to. In simple terms, personal injury, sometimes also referred to as... (posted by PRA Law 2 years 31 days ago.)

13. The Pitfalls of Cutting Corners and “Saving Money” On Auto Insurance Most people, at one point or another in their lives, will have the unfortunate experience of having a motor vehicle accident. Personal injury attorneys know that clients are often drastically misinformed about the law and the rights available to... (posted by PRA Law 2 years 91 days ago.)

14. What Happens When A Will Is Made in New Jersey Before A Person Gets Married And Is Never Changed? Assume that your spouse died with a will made before you met, got married and had children and that will names only your deceased spouse's parents and siblings as beneficiaries? Assume too that the only children that you, the surviving spouse... (posted by PRA Law 2 years 91 days ago.)

15. Workers’ Compensation – Diseases Arising Out Of and in the Course of Employment The New Jersey Workers Compensation Law recognizes three main types of job related injuries: specific accident claims, occupational exposure claims and repetitive motion claims. This article is about the latter two types of claims that for the... (posted by PRA Law 2 years 91 days ago.)

16. Your Rights as an Employee in New Jersey With unemployment rates nearing 10% nationally, many uncertainties face our labor force respecting job protection rights, and what rights an employee is entitled to following a termination. Unless you are a member of a labor union, or covered... (posted by PRA Law 2 years 157 days ago.)

17. Your Rights Under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA) As an employee working in the State of New Jersey, no doubt you have heard co-workers, friends or family mention "family leave" or the "family medical leave act." These phrases reference two separate laws that benefit many people working in this... (posted by PRA Law 2 years 157 days ago.)

18. Workers Compensation: New Jersey Paid Family Leave legislation On May 2, 2008, Governor Corzine of New Jersey signed into law Paid Family Leave legislation. Although paid leave benefits were not effective until July 1, 2009, by now most New Jersey employees should have noticed that, effective January 1, 2009... (posted by PRA Law 2 years 217 days ago.)

19. Medical Malpractice in the Context of a Workers' Compensation Claim Assume that you've suffered an injury at work. This can be a tremendously unsettling experience for many reasons but, disturbingly, one of the most common complaints that I hear from my medical malpractice clients concerns the quality of the... (posted by PRA Law 2 years 217 days ago.)

20. The Importance of Expert Testimony Where a Tire Blow Out Caused Injury during a Car Accident Our client, C.P., was severely injured in a car wreck when a Range Rover driven by his brother rolled over. This motor vehicle accident occurred in broad daylight on an interstate highway. The police investigation revealed that this car... (posted by PRA Law 2 years 304 days ago.)

21. Avoiding Water-Related Injuries Summer is a carefree time. We head to the pool or shore, with our families for recreation and relaxation. Unfortunately, each summer season is tarnished by thousands of water-related injuries - mostly to young people. Many are tragically... (posted by PRA Law 2 years 304 days ago.)

22. Drunk While Driving or Not An Appeals Court in New Jersey recently ruled in the case of State of New Jersey vs. Putz that a man who parked in front of his girlfriend's house with the car idling on a cold winter night was not guilty of drunk driving even though his blood... (posted by PRA Law 2 years 339 days ago.)

23. You Think the Hamburger You Ate Made You Sick? A Short Primer On Foodborne Illness Foodborne illness and related economic injury has become a very large and vitally pressing national level problem. Indeed, the degree, breadth and frequency of foodborne illness and injury are quite staggering. News reports and alerts about... (posted by PRA Law 3 years 9 days ago.)

24. Partition: When a Co-Owner of Real Estate Refuses To Sell To partition or not to partition, that is the question. Partition is a legal action instituted for the purpose of dividing real estate owned by two or more people. If one or more of the co-owners of real estate is or are unwilling to sell the... (posted by PRA Law 3 years 9 days ago.)

25. Your Right to Receive Medical Treatment When You're Injured at Work Until it happens to them, most people don't give much thought about getting medical treatment if they sustain a serious workplace injury. When we have personal medical problems, those of us who are fortunate enough to have private health... (posted by PRA Law 3 years 9 days ago.)