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Failure To Report: Failure to Report a Work Accident Allows Insurance Carrier to Deny Benefits
Failure To Report: Failure to Report a Work Accident Allows Insurance Carrier to Deny Benefits

Failure To Report: Failure to Report a Work Accident Allows Insurance Carrier to Deny Benefits

By: Samuel M. Gaylord In today's economy workers are being injured and not reporting it. In fact, a recent survey showed only one (1) out of every seven (7) work accidents are reported. Fear of losing their job, fear of reporting the claim, fear of being perceived a troublemaker are all legitimate concerns after… Continue Reading Failure To Report: Failure to Report a Work Accident Allows Insurance Carrier to Deny Benefits

By Dana O'Donnell|2022-05-16T12:33:07-05:00May 16th, 2022|COVID-19, Workers' Compensation|

The Role of OPRA Requests in Due Diligence Review of Real Property
The Role of OPRA Requests in Due Diligence Review of Real Property

The Role of OPRA Requests in Due Diligence Review of Real Property

By: Jeffrey M. Hall & Max H. Steinberg, Esqs Purchasing a property can be both exceptionally difficult and extremely stressful.[1] While it is commonplace and standard practice for sellers to make representations about a property and to provide prospective purchasers with voluminous records, it is critical that a purchaser takes on the responsibility of… Continue Reading The Role of OPRA Requests in Due Diligence Review of Real Property

By Dana O'Donnell|2024-10-23T20:04:46-05:00March 29th, 2022|Commercial Real Estate & Land Use|

A Note from Sam Gaylord
A Note from Sam Gaylord

A Note from Sam Gaylord

I am thrilled to announce that we have merged with Szaferman, Lakind, Blumstein & Blader, P.C. Although we may have a new name and logo, our goal of offering excellent client service has not changed. Our location and phone number remain the same and we are now able to offer an additional location in… Continue Reading A Note from Sam Gaylord

By Dana O'Donnell|2022-03-22T10:47:31-05:00March 22nd, 2022|Company News|

Jeffrey K. Epstein Reappointed to Matrimonial Certification Committee
Jeffrey K. Epstein Reappointed to Matrimonial Certification Committee

Jeffrey K. Epstein Reappointed to Matrimonial Certification Committee

The New Jersey Board on Attorney Certification has reappointed partner and matrimonial attorney Jeffrey K. Epstein to the Matrimonial Certification Committee. This will be Jeffrey’s second three-year term serving on the committee. The Board on Attorney Certification was established by the Supreme Court of New Jersey in 1980 and assists in the administration of… Continue Reading Jeffrey K. Epstein Reappointed to Matrimonial Certification Committee

By Dana O'Donnell|2022-03-22T10:13:21-05:00March 22nd, 2022|Company News, Family Law|

Emerging from the Pandemic, Seeking Legal Counsel is More Important Than Ever
Emerging from the Pandemic, Seeking Legal Counsel is More Important Than Ever

Emerging from the Pandemic, Seeking Legal Counsel is More Important Than Ever

By: Michael Brottman While we all hope that the COVID-19 pandemic is nearing its end, the reality is that COVID-19 cases continue, driven by the recent surge of the Omicron variant. Even if you have not personally been infected, we have all suffered from this pandemic. Lost opportunities for business, education, medical treatment, travel… Continue Reading Emerging from the Pandemic, Seeking Legal Counsel is More Important Than Ever

By Dana O'Donnell|2022-03-22T10:07:15-05:00March 22nd, 2022|COVID-19, Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation|

NJ Public Safety Workers Eligible for Workers’ Comp for COVID-19
NJ Public Safety Workers Eligible for Workers’ Comp for COVID-19

NJ Public Safety Workers Eligible for Workers’ Comp for COVID-19

By: Samuel M. Gaylord Police officers, first responders and public safety workers are covered by New Jersey Workers’ Compensation if exposed to and affected by COVID-19. The New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act provides benefits for injuries “arising out of and in the course of one’s employment”. The New Jersey Supreme Court in Coleman v.… Continue Reading NJ Public Safety Workers Eligible for Workers’ Comp for COVID-19

By Dana O'Donnell|2022-03-22T09:24:49-05:00March 22nd, 2022|COVID-19, Workers' Compensation|

Michael Paglione Wins $23 Million Arbitration Award & Settles Near-Fatal Drowning Case For Homeowners Insurance Policy Limits of $500K
Michael Paglione Wins $23 Million Arbitration Award & Settles Near-Fatal Drowning Case For Homeowners Insurance Policy Limits of $500K

Michael Paglione Wins $23 Million Arbitration Award & Settles Near-Fatal Drowning Case For Homeowners Insurance Policy Limits of $500K

On July 4, 2015, a family of five attended a backyard Fourth of July party at the home of the defendants. Approximately 40 to 50 people attended the party throughout the day. There were multiple activities simultaneously taking place, such as whiffle ball, trampoline, and swimming in the defendants’ in-ground pool, with a slide… Continue Reading Michael Paglione Wins $23 Million Arbitration Award & Settles Near-Fatal Drowning Case For Homeowners Insurance Policy Limits of $500K

By Dana O'Donnell|2022-03-22T09:02:27-05:00March 22nd, 2022|Personal Injury, Personal Injury Cases, Verdicts and Settlements|

Dan Sweetser Prevails in Defense of Prominent New Jersey Law Firm in Breach of Contract Suit
Dan Sweetser Prevails in Defense of Prominent New Jersey Law Firm in Breach of Contract Suit

Dan Sweetser Prevails in Defense of Prominent New Jersey Law Firm in Breach of Contract Suit

By: Dan Sweetser On November 8, 2021, Judge Michael Erdos of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas entered a verdict in favor of a New Jersey law firm represented by Partner Dan Sweetser. The complaint alleged that Dan’s client breached a contract with the Plaintiff relating to a business transaction and claimed $160,000 in… Continue Reading Dan Sweetser Prevails in Defense of Prominent New Jersey Law Firm in Breach of Contract Suit

By Dana O'Donnell|2022-03-22T08:24:42-05:00March 22nd, 2022|Business, Litigation, Litigation Cases, Verdicts and Settlements|

2022 New Jersey Super Lawyers Lists Includes Twelve Szaferman Lakind Attorneys
2022 New Jersey Super Lawyers Lists Includes Twelve Szaferman Lakind Attorneys

2022 New Jersey Super Lawyers Lists Includes Twelve Szaferman Lakind Attorneys

The firm is proud to announce that twelve (12) Szaferman Lakind attorneys have been included in the 2022 New Jersey Super Lawyers lists* issued by Thomson Reuters.Recognized by their peers in the legal community, the attorneys included in the 2022 list represent seven (7) practice areas including: Family Law, General Litigation, Personal Injury: Plaintiff, Class Action,… Continue Reading 2022 New Jersey Super Lawyers Lists Includes Twelve Szaferman Lakind Attorneys

By Dana O'Donnell|2023-06-30T10:39:18-05:00March 17th, 2022|Company News|

Marc Brotman Settles Nursing Home Negligence Case for $275,000
Marc Brotman Settles Nursing Home Negligence Case for $275,000

Marc Brotman Settles Nursing Home Negligence Case for $275,000

Marc Brotman, a trial attorney in the firm’s Personal Injury department, recently settled a negligence and abuse case against a New Jersey nursing home for $275,000. The case involved head and hip injuries to a nursing home resident who was found on the floor following a fall. Mr. Brotman argued that the nursing home… Continue Reading Marc Brotman Settles Nursing Home Negligence Case for $275,000

By Dana O'Donnell|2023-06-16T14:40:26-05:00March 2nd, 2022|Personal Injury, Personal Injury Cases, Verdicts and Settlements|