Understanding New Jersey’s Graves Act: What You Need to Know

Understanding New Jersey’s Graves Act: What You Need to Know

Understanding New Jersey’s Graves Act: What You Need to Know If you’re a resident of New Jersey or find yourself facing criminal charges in the Garden State, it’s essential to be aware of the state’s strict gun laws. Among the most notorious of these laws is the Graves Act, which can have severe consequences for those convicted of certain firearms offenses. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at the Graves Act, its implications, and how you can navigate the legal complexities surrounding it. What is the Graves Act? The Graves Act, formally known as the “Graves Act...

Slip and Fall Accidents: Understanding Your Rights and Seeking Legal Recourse

Slip and Fall Accidents: Understanding Your Rights and Seeking Legal Recourse

Introduction: Slip and fall accidents are among the most common and potentially serious incidents that can occur in everyday life. Whether it happens at a place of business, on someone else’s property, or in a public space, these accidents can lead to significant injuries and financial burdens for the victims. In this blog post, we will explore the causes of slip and fall accidents, their potential consequences, and the steps to take if you or someone you know experiences such an incident. We will also discuss how a law firm can play a crucial role in helping victims seek the...

Removing Criminal Records With a New Jersey Expungement

Removing Criminal Records With a New Jersey Expungement

Expungement is the process of removing a criminal record from your public record. In New Jersey, expungement can be a complex and lengthy process, but it can be a crucial step toward moving on from past mistakes and getting a fresh start. To be eligible for expungement in New Jersey, you must meet certain criteria. First, you must have completed all the terms of your sentence, including probation and any fines or restitution ordered by the court. You must also wait a certain amount of time before applying for expungement. This waiting period varies depending on the offense you were...

What are Permanent Partial Benefits in a New Jersey Workers Compensation Case?

What are Permanent Partial Benefits in a New Jersey Workers Compensation Case?

What are Permanent Partial Benefits in a New Jersey Workers Compensation Case?             If you are hurt at work, The Morano Law Firm can help you attain an award for your injury. The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development says the following about permanent partial benefits:             “When a job-related injury or illness results in a partial permanent disability, benefits are based upon a percentage of certain “scheduled” or “non-scheduled” losses. A “scheduled” loss is one involving arms, hands, fingers, legs, feet, toes, eyes, ears or teeth. A “non-scheduled” loss is one involving any area or system of...

New Jersey Point System Unpacked

New Jersey Point System Unpacked

New Jersey Point System Unpacked             When you are found guilty of a traffic violation in New Jersey or enter a guilty plea, points are added to your driving record. Receiving too many points on your driving record can result in fees, increased insurance costs, and even the loss of your driving privileges. How Many Points Can I Receive Until I Lose My New Jersey License? What Can I Do to Reduce My Points? What Happens If I Receive a Ticket Out of State? What Happens If I Leave the Scene of an Accident? What Happens If I Race on...

Amputation Injuries in the Work Place – New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Cases

Amputation Injuries in the Work Place – New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Cases

Amputation Injuries in the Work Place – New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Cases There are many ways a person might require an amputation to a body part or limb. Powerful equipment can impose a high risk of severely hurting you or a loved one. There are many different types that can occur when you are severely injured in a work-related accident. One thing to consider when put in this situation is contacting a worker’s compensation attorney to help get you major compensation for your loss. If you are involved in a work-related amputation accident… After you have received medical attention, call...

Are New Jersey Volunteer Firefighters Eligible for Workers Compensation?

Are New Jersey Volunteer Firefighters Eligible for Workers Compensation?

Are New Jersey Volunteer Firefighters Eligible for Workers Compensation? Are you volunteering and want to know if you are eligible for workers compensation for your injury? Well, you’re in luck.  In 2019, the New Jersey Supreme Court declared injured firefighters eligible for maximum temporary disability benefits while in the line of duty regardless of their outside employment status and other income under the Workers Compensation Act in New Jersey.             The New Jersey Supreme Court has stated that with this decision, volunteer firefighters are to be allowed special protections and provisions.             This law states that the injured volunteer be...

Underage DUI in New Jersey

Underage DUI in New Jersey

Underage DUI in New Jersey According to the division of highway safety traffic in New Jersey, drunk driving is a zero-tolerance law applied to those who are 21 years of age and under. This is commonly referred to as a baby DUI. Zero-tolerance laws make it illegal for young drivers with even a small amount of alcohol in their system to operate a vehicle. The state of New Jersey has thoroughly tried to reduce DUI’s by enforcing strict consequences to those who risk the many harms of driving while under the influence. For many underage drivers, operating a motor vehicle...

Workers’ Compensation Parking Lot Injury in New Jersey

Workers’ Compensation Parking Lot Injury in New Jersey

Workers’ Compensation Parking Lot Injury in New Jersey          If you are injured in the parking lot of your place of employment, you may have a workers’ compensation case. In response to a New Jersey Supreme Court decision, when an individual arrives at any parking area that an employer provides or designates for use by an employee, the employer may be held liable for any injuries. Case precedent under New Jersey Legislature Bill S771               Hersh v County of Morris                                                             Common questions What if… I am hit in the parking by a negligent driver. You will have an opportunity to...

I Received a Ticket for Driving on Suspended in New Jersey? What Do I Need to Do?

I Received a Ticket for Driving on Suspended in New Jersey? What Do I Need to Do?

I Received a Ticket for Driving on Suspended in New Jersey? What Do I Need to Do? Reasons You May Have Your License Suspended 12 Points accumulated on license DWI/DUI conviction Failure to pay fines or court fees Abandoning vehicle on highway Criminal conviction What Fines Can I Get If I Drive with A Suspended License? No person whose motor vehicle registration has been revoked shall operate or permit the operation of such motor vehicle during the period of such revocation (39:3-40) No person to whom a driver’s license has been refused or whose driver’s license or reciprocity privilege has...