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IS THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS REALLY THE END? THE OFT-FORGOTTEN “ACCRUAL” DOCTRINE

By Joseph Cannizzo, Esquire • February 5, 2024 So what is a statute of limitations in the context of a personal injury case? Black’s Law Dictionary defines “statute of limitations” as, “A law that bars claims after a specified period; specifically, a statute establishing a time limit for suing in a civil case, based on […]

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REQUESTS FOR ADMISSION

By Samuel D. Jackson Esquire • February 2, 2024 Requests for admission are an underutilized tool in litigation. In New Jersey (and in federal court), it is essential to keep in mind that requests for admission that are unanswered after 30 days are deemed admitted. Requests for admission in New Jersey are governed by Rule

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DEBLON SETTLEMENTS

By Attorney Samuel D. Jackson • February 2, 2024 Is it possible to obtain a settlement from a defendant’s primary insurance company without settling the entire case? Yes, this can be done with what is called a Deblon settlement, named after the case of Deblon v. Beaton, 103 N.J. Super. 345 (Law Div. 1968). In

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Childhood Developmental Disabilities Warrant School Services

By Lawrence Katz • December 5, 2023 Marked Rise in Developmental Disabilities A Campus Safety story reports that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has found a marked increase between 2019 and 2021 in developmental disabilities among U.S. children. The figure rose from 7.4% of children to 8.56% of children. That’s a whopping 15% increase in developmental

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Five Fun Things to Know About Suing Governmental Entities in Texas

By Kristi Kneedler, Esquire • December 5, 2023 When you are injured by a governmental employee, you deserve justice just like anyone else. However, suing a governmental entity is a little more complicated than suing other individuals or corporations. The Texas Tort Claims Act protects governmental entities from many types of lawsuits. If you are

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Have you wondered if it’s possible to get justice for what your loved one suffer before a wrongful death?

By Ada N. Henriquez, Esquire • November 22, 2023 The answer is yes. This is usually known as an inherited cause of action. You may be required to be appointed by court as the administrator of the estate of your loved one or be named as the next of kin. In some courts you can

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