Under federal laws and regulations, over-the-road truckers must maintain logs that document how much time they spend behind the wheel. Federal regulations require truck drivers to take regular breaks, and limit the amount of time they can be on the road over given periods of time. Unfortunately, many truckers and their employers circumvent the regulations, […]
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July 3, 2017 by
An Introduction to Personal Injury Litigation – Actual Loss
June 5, 2017 by
This blog is the last in a series examining what you must prove to successfully recover monetary compensation in a personal injury lawsuit based on negligence. In earlier blogs, we looked at the breach of the duty of care, as well as the required causal links in a negligence claim. The Requirement of Actual Loss […]
Construction Site Product Liability Claims
May 31, 2017 by
One of the principal causes of injury on construction sites is tied to dangerous or defective products, including tools, machines, equipment and building materials. When you have been injured because of exposure to or the malfunction of a product, there are a number of legal theories that you can use to pursue damages: Negligent manufacturing—This […]
Pursuing Medical Expenses after a Car Accident in New Jersey
May 16, 2017 by
In the aftermath of a motor vehicle accident, one of the first steps you typically take is to contact your insurance company to seek reimbursement or payment of medical expenses. In the state of New Jersey, the type of automobile insurance policy you have will determine how the reimbursement is handled. In New Jersey, as […]
Nursing Home Neglect a Serious Problem
April 24, 2017 by
When your loved one needs assisted living or nursing home care, you expect that they will be well-tended, and that their days there will be free from pain and suffering. Unfortunately, nursing home care is big business in America, and the bottom line frequently takes priority over patient well-being. In some instances, residents are simply […]
Challenging a Blood Test in a New Jersey DUI
March 30, 2017 by
If you have been pulled over and charged with driving under the influence in New Jersey, your first inclination may be to see if the prosecutor will allow you to plea bargain to a lesser offense. Unfortunately, New Jersey law does not allow a party to plea bargain in a DUI prosecution. Accordingly, if you […]
David J. Karbasian Has Been Nominated and Accepted as a Two Years AIOPIA’S 10 Best in New Jersey For Client Satisfaction
March 17, 2017 by
The American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys has recognized the exceptional performance of New Jersey’s Personal Injury Attorney David J. Karbasian as Two Years 10 Best Personal Injury Attorneys for Client Satisfaction. The American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys is a third-party attorney rating organization that publishes an annual list of the Top 10 Personal […]
When Can Police Conduct a Blood Alcohol Test in a New Jersey DUI?
February 28, 2017 by
The police can pull you over for any visible violation of traffic laws, or with reasonable suspicion that you’ve either committed a crime or are in the process of doing so. However, what if police pull you over because of an equipment violation and then want to conduct a blood alcohol test? Suppose there’s no […]
Common Causes of Truck Accidents
January 29, 2017 by
If you are involved in a collision with a commercial truck, chances are your injuries will be serious. Because legislators and other government officials understand the risks associated with truck accidents, truckers and trucking companies face substantial regulation, most of it designed to protect other motorists. Nonetheless, nearly 4,000 people died on America’s roadways in […]
