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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Personal Injury for New Jersey on
Q: We are a restaurant and one of a staff caused dropped hot oil on the customer's leg. He sent us a cost break down of how

much the bills came out to be. It includes medical bill, doctor bill, his whole outfit and lost wage for 1 day. But the question is that the most of the medical bill was paid off with customer's plan discount. Out of $2000, $1700 was plan discount, $300 was amount owed, and the copay was $100.... View More

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answered on Mar 11, 2023

There is no set rule for restaurants in the situation you describe. It sounds like you made a settlement with this customer in terms of a "plan discount". While it is honorable that you are taking care of the situation, there is nothing that you have described which gets you to a formal... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for New Jersey on
Q: Can a drug/alcohol rehab facility in nj have hand sanitizer with alcohol in every place and blame covid
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jan 26, 2023

I'm not aware of any legislation that addresses the matter at this time. The issue has been recognized, and non-alcohol sanitizers have been implemented in some places. But it may be up to public health agencies or lawmakers to institute industry-wide measures. Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for New Jersey on
Q: What is a typical settlement for a pedestrian accident. Pedestrian did not cross at marked crossway. Pedestrian suffered

suffered 3 broken ribs and gash to the head. Pedestrian is on SSI and Medicaid. Does not want to lose that

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jan 23, 2023

It's difficult for anyone to offer a guess on a typical settlement. Each case could be different, depending on injuries, impact on the person's daily life, liability of motorist, and contributing liability of pedestrian. There could be other factors as well, such as the insurance carrier,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for New Jersey on
Q: Walmart sold me the wrong tires, underinflated them. I ended up rearending someone because the tires lost traction-case?

I have all the documentation. They are stonewalling me because they know it's a big number. No airbags deployed. Everyone walked away, but injuries.

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Feb 7, 2024

Consult with experienced personal injury attorneys in the state where this occurred.

Q: I need help about how to calculate the compensation of a wrongful termination.

I was fired because of my disability and because I was being harassed by my coworkers at the time I was complaining about it to my superiors.

The case is already under investigation with the department of civil rights of New Jersey. But just in case I need a plan b, I'd like to know... View More

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Paula M. Dillon
answered on Dec 13, 2023

it is not clear to me whether your injuries were caused on the job and whether you filed a workers' compensation claim. You would need to contact a workers' compensation attorney. We can help you with that. you could have a separate disability discrimination case but I would need more... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Civil Litigation for New Jersey on
Q: I was abused there as a child. I recently settled with a state hospital that I also was abused in. Can that be a problem
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 29, 2023

If you had an attorney on the case, they would be in a better position to advise - based on the allegations made, parties who they were made against. where they arose, what the terms of the release were, etc. Based on the brief facts, it could be difficult for an attorney to sort this out in a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for New Jersey on
Q: i was injured because of the design of a sneaker. can i sue ?

i was wearing a new balance sneaker. it has hooks for easy lace up on the high top area. the lace loop (bow) on the one shoe caught a hook on the other shoe and i took a bad fall.

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Sep 23, 2023

Sure you can sue but the amount you will recover will depend on how badly you were injured, speak with a lawyer to determine what your best options are.

1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law and Personal Injury for New Jersey on
Q: My dog bit another dog at the dog park. Should I provide a statement to the police?They are asking for a statement.
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answered on Aug 1, 2023

Providing a statement to the police about a dog bite incident may be required for an official investigation. However, before doing so, consult with a personal injury attorney to understand your rights and potential consequences. Be cautious not to admit fault or liability in your statement.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Elder Law for New Jersey on
Q: Elderly mom fell walking into restaurant with a high step. The yellow warning is hard to see cause they keep door closed

Moms whole body hurts as it’s the next day. Don’t know if she has a case because the sign IS right on the high step as you walk into restaurant. The problem is that they keep the door closed which makes it hard to see the sign and react fast enough to notice and not fall since you have to look... View More

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Jul 24, 2023

Since most accident/injury lawyers customarily will provide you a free initial consultation, my recommendation is that you contact a few of them in the area you live and sit down with them and discuss the specifics of your case and then decide how to proceed thereafter. Good luck.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for New Jersey on
Q: The paralegal for my case, forgot to deduct a medical bill, I signed off on my settlement. Do I legally need to pay

Wondering if I legally need to pay this medical bill since I already signed off on the total amount, including all medical expenses from my lawyer

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Jul 18, 2023

If a valid bill was not paid from the settlement, you are still responsible to pay it. But your attorney may be responsible for some or all of it if the attorney should have negotiated or otherwise handled the lien. Ask the attorney to negotiate the lien.

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for New Jersey on
Q: What statue is correct to file when a client at work bites you?

I work with special needs and a client who is on the spectrum but high function became extremely upset because he couldn't do a certain thing and attack me and bit me to the point I had to get a tetanus shot and antibiotics. I would like to press charges but I'm not sure what 2c charge... View More

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answered on Jun 27, 2023

You probably have a workers comp claim. You are entitled to certain benefits. Speak with a WC attorney.

I'm not sure a prosecutor would be interested pursuing a criminal case, and with a special needs individual, you're not going to get a lot of sympathy going after them on your...
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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for New Jersey on
Q: My granddaughter was in single car accident where the driver of the car was a friend that was suicidal.

The call was orento and she jumped into the driver's seat. When they were outside argument she refused to get out of the car so my God daughter got in the car and was trying to get her out the friend took. Off speeding and crashed the car into a utility Pole where the Pole fell down in a whole... View More

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Jun 9, 2023

You need a lawyer, right away, before the wrong thing is said or done.

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2 Answers | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law, Personal Injury, Traffic Tickets and Car Accidents for New Jersey on
Q: If a judgement was rendered on a matter that I failed to submit an answer, do I have any option to appeal?

I received a summons and failed to provide so answer in the allotted time. A judgment was rendered and I have not satisfied it. The judgement was regarding an accident I got into in 2019, I was uninsured at the time. There were only paint scratches to the other person’s car, but they sued me for... View More

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on May 23, 2023

Depending on how long ago it was, you may be able to file a motion to set aside based on excusable neglect.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Personal Injury for New Jersey on
Q: What kind of lawyer handles theft by a towing company?

My vehicle was towed in NJ and a few weeks after getting the vehicle back when opening the back of the truck there were over 10K of mechanic tools that were stolen. What kind of lawyer handles this kind of case and how long can you file suit?

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Apr 4, 2023

Generally you would want a civil litigation lawyer to handle this type of matter. But even if you call the wrong lawyer many times they can refer you to someone who does.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation, Civil Litigation and Municipal Law for New Jersey on
Q: Personal Injury Lawsuit, filed in the wrong County, can I get it tossed out?

Hello, I have a personal injury lawsuit on my hands due to someone falling on my property and having injury due to them not following my walk way and cutting across my property/lawn while working for a Big company. The Case was filed in Superior Court; Civil Division, but in the wrong County.... View More

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Nov 7, 2022

Yes if you have a lawyer you should definitely advise him of this fact.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Criminal Law and Personal Injury for New Jersey on
Q: Can any civil attorney help me with a police misconduct case?

I am currently living in Jersey City, NJ. In Nov 2021, several NJ state police officers searched my home ("Unit #1") and arrested me for two possessing/distributing criminal charges. During the search and arrest, the police officers didn’t show me neither the search warrant nor the... View More

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Jul 23, 2022

Yes a civil attorney can help you but unfortunately most will require you to pay a retainer and pay their hourly rate. A few that I know of will reduce the hourly rate if you give them a percentage of the case but they are few and far between.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Landlord - Tenant for New Jersey on
Q: What can I do about my neighbors chain smoking? It is affecting my health.

I am posting this again because I cant find help anywhere and I am constantly dealing with ear infections.I live in an apartment. I have had an issue for a year now with my neighbors chain smoking.They recently did renovations on all of the apartments. It made it worse.They did not do a good job... View More

Morris Leo Greb
Morris Leo Greb
answered on Jul 19, 2022

Speak to an attorney about filing a complaint against the landlord based on a claim that the lease provision of quiet enjoyed is being breached. If you cannot afford an attorney, consider filing a pro se complaint. This means you are representing yourself. You can find the procedure for doing this... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for New Jersey on
Q: Advice, I reIcently started riding my bike w/helmet only crossing roadways in crosswalks in nj and most cars do not stop
Howard Lesnik
Howard Lesnik
answered on Jul 1, 2022

There is a law that motor vehicles must stop for pedestrians i crosswalks. Bicyclists are required to walk their bicycles across the street in crosswalks. If you are walking your bicycle and see a car that is not going to stop for you, try to take a picture with your cell phone if possible and... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for New Jersey on
Q: Am I entitled to any money for being hit by a drunk driver/watching my driver diein a car accident when I was 15 in 2019

In November 2019, I was 15 (I’m 18 now) and was behind the passengers side of a Lyft driver. Is was around 3am and we got hit by a drunk driver on the highway. I watched my Lyft driver die and that was the last thing I remember. I woke in the hospital with a scraped knee, a broken rib and a... View More

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answered on Jun 29, 2022

Whether you are entitled is only half of the battle. Your statute of limitations is running out quickly. Normally it is 2 years but becuase you were a minor, it was suspended. You need to contact counsel asap.

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Employment Law and Personal Injury for New Jersey on
Q: A county roads employee being sued for injury damages from an MVA while at work. Is he entitled to indemnification?

The county (employer) disciplined the employee. It’s not his first accident. The county denied intent to legally represent and/or indemnify.

Stuart Nachbar
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Stuart Nachbar
answered on Jun 14, 2022

I believe the employee, if accident occurred while in his employment, would be entitled to coverage from the county. I recommend filing a title 59 notice if you are the Plaintiff. The time for this to be done is short, so speak with counsel.

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