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July 2013 Archives
DETERMINING WHO TO SUE IN DEFECTIVE PRODUCT CLAIMS
The Sacramento Kings professional basketball team is suing over an exercise ball that burst and injured one of their players. Francisco Garcia broke his wrist when the ball burst while he was laying on it lifting weights. The lawsuit seeks $4 million from the manufacturer of the ball, a distributor, and a retailer.
COMMON DEFENSES FOR DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED
New Jersey law prohibits a person from driving when that person’s driver’s license has been suspended or revoked.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR DRAFTING A WILL
You know that you need a will and maybe you’ve been putting it off for years. Now that you’re finally ready to have your will drafted, what do you need to include and what are the requirements?
PREPARING FOR QDROS
In many marriages, the retirement accounts of the couple may be one of the largest financial assets they own. When that couple divorces, questions arise as to how to equitably split up the retirement accounts.
MEDICAL DEVICES: DO ENHANCED VERSIONS MEAN YOUR OLD ONE IS DEFECTIVE?
If you have any kind of medical device in your body, such as an artificial hip or a defibrillator, and you hear that a new and improved model is now being manufactured, does that mean that your older model device is defective?
HOW LONG WILL MY DIVORCE TAKE?
If you are contemplating filing for divorce or have recently been served with divorce papers by your spouse, you may be wondering, “Just how long will this take?” The answer is – it depends. Each individual case is different, and the length of time it takes to get divorced will depend upon the individual circumstances of your case and how well you and your spouse get along.
SLIPS, TRIPS, AND FALLS IN PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS
Slip, trip, and fall accidents are among the most common type of personal injury claims. If you slip and fall on someone else’s property due to the owner’s negligence or failure to keep the premises safe, you may be entitled to compensation.
DRAM SHOP, SOCIAL HOST, AND THE INTOXICATED PERSON’S LIABILITY
With the advent of summer in full swing, you may be hosting several parties. If you host a party and serve alcohol, you become potentially liable for the actions of your guests if they become intoxicated and cause injuries to others.
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July 2013 Archives
DETERMINING WHO TO SUE IN DEFECTIVE PRODUCT CLAIMS
The Sacramento Kings professional basketball team is suing over an exercise ball that burst and injured one of their players. Francisco Garcia broke his wrist when the ball burst while he was laying on it lifting weights. The lawsuit seeks $4 million from the manufacturer of the ball, a distributor, and a retailer.
COMMON DEFENSES FOR DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED
New Jersey law prohibits a person from driving when that person’s driver’s license has been suspended or revoked.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR DRAFTING A WILL
You know that you need a will and maybe you’ve been putting it off for years. Now that you’re finally ready to have your will drafted, what do you need to include and what are the requirements?
PREPARING FOR QDROS
In many marriages, the retirement accounts of the couple may be one of the largest financial assets they own. When that couple divorces, questions arise as to how to equitably split up the retirement accounts.
MEDICAL DEVICES: DO ENHANCED VERSIONS MEAN YOUR OLD ONE IS DEFECTIVE?
If you have any kind of medical device in your body, such as an artificial hip or a defibrillator, and you hear that a new and improved model is now being manufactured, does that mean that your older model device is defective?
HOW LONG WILL MY DIVORCE TAKE?
If you are contemplating filing for divorce or have recently been served with divorce papers by your spouse, you may be wondering, “Just how long will this take?” The answer is – it depends. Each individual case is different, and the length of time it takes to get divorced will depend upon the individual circumstances of your case and how well you and your spouse get along.
SLIPS, TRIPS, AND FALLS IN PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS
Slip, trip, and fall accidents are among the most common type of personal injury claims. If you slip and fall on someone else’s property due to the owner’s negligence or failure to keep the premises safe, you may be entitled to compensation.
DRAM SHOP, SOCIAL HOST, AND THE INTOXICATED PERSON’S LIABILITY
With the advent of summer in full swing, you may be hosting several parties. If you host a party and serve alcohol, you become potentially liable for the actions of your guests if they become intoxicated and cause injuries to others.
Have A Question
Bold labels are required.
Smith & Gaynor, LLC
60 Washington Street, Suite 302
Morristown,
NJ
07960
Phone:
973-292-0016
Fax:
973-292-9168
Morristown Law Office Map