Nicole Sandrik-Arzadi The United States Supreme Court rejected Texas’ lawsuit which would have blocked millions of battleground state votes won by Vice President Joe Biden on December 11th.  The Trump-backed case was declined to be heard. Texas’ Attorney General argues that four swing states (Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Georgia) unconstitutionally changed their election statues in their judiciary or executive branches rather than the legislative branch who are permitted to write election laws.  The four states stated their changes were consistent with approved legislative-law.  The Trump campaign and 17 red states weighted in favor of Texas, while 22 blue states supported the battleground territories.  Rudy Giuliani, an attorney on President Trump’s legal team, stated that this is not the end of…

On March 26, 2019, the New Jersey Supreme Court decided the case of Haines v. Taft. The Court had certified the following question: “Does N.J.S.A. 39:6A-12 preclude a plaintiff from recovering medical expenses above those collectible or paid under an insured’s PIP provision in a standard automobile insurance policy, including medical expenses exceeding any elected PIP option allowed pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:6A-4.3(d)?” When the Court finally rendered its opinion, however, its decision did not cover the expanse of the certified question. Instead, Justice LaVecchia, held together a three justice majority by answering a narrower issue. Specifically, the Haines opinion did not concern all medical bills in excess of the plaintiff’s PIP option. Rather, Haines addressed only “stand alone” suits exclusively…

The following signs may mean someone is at risk for suicide. The risk of suicide is greater if a behavior is new or has increased and if it seems related to a painful event, loss, or change. If you or someone you know exhibits any of these signs, seek help as soon as possible   Talking about wanting to die or to kill themselves. Looking for a way to kill themselves, such as searching online or buying a gun Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live. Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain. Talking about being a burden to others. Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs. Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly. Sleeping too little…

Teenage drivers have the highest risk of crashing, but there are ways parents can help reduce the risks by being a role model, getting involved with their kids in the practice of essential driving skills, and talking with them about the many dangers of driving. “Choosing a safe vehicle for your teen is of paramount importance, and settling on a vehicle your family can afford is also very important,” says Jack Nerad, executive editorial director and executive market analyst for Kelley Blue Book. “Kelley Blue Book provides you with updated vehicle prices and values that are unique to your area, so KBB.com is a great site to visit as you finalize your buying decision.” Teenagers should drive vehicles that reduce…

New Jersey law requires the driver and all passengers in a car to wear a properly adjusted and fastened seat belt while the vehicle is in operation on any street or highway in this State.  We all know, however, that not everyone always complies with this law.  If you don’t and are injured in an accident, your failure to comply with New Jersey’s seat belt law could have a very negative impact on your case. Where a driver raises the so-called “seat belt defense,” it unleashes a whole series of questions for the jury to answer.  Initially, a jury must make two separate decisions about fault. The first one concerns the cause of the accident. The second is as to…