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“Can I Afford an Attorney Following an Accident, and How Will I Pay?”
Considering the expenses that can follow the unfortunate event of an accident or injury, it may not seem like the most convenient time to invest your money [...]
“Do I Really Need an Attorney?”
After an accident, you may be confused as to how to begin the personal injury lawsuit process, and you’re wondering whether or not you really need an [...]
Customer service part 2
In July I told you the story of Forever 21 versus the Garage and Rachel’s, or should I say my, shopping experience. More recently, I attended a business [...]
Should I Sign a Release Weeks After a Car Accident?
You should not sign a release from the insurance company within several weeks after you are injured in an accident. The insurance company sent this release form [...]
How To Respond to a Release Document from the Other Party’s Insurance Company
You were in an accident, and the other party’s insurance company has sent you a document to sign which would release the other party for your injuries. You [...]
Important Car Insurance Coverages to Include on Your Plan
It’s never a bad idea to review your car insurance policy to make sure that you are properly covered should you find yourself in a car accident. [...]
Filing a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in New Jersey
Every state has its own set of laws that govern how to file wrongful death lawsuits. In New Jersey, wrongful death is defined as being any death [...]
Your Social Security Disability Benefits Process
If you are unable to return to work and need to receive social security disability benefits, you may be confused as to how much is involved in [...]
Types of Evidence to Gather After a Car Accident
A big part of being successful in a car accident lawsuit is your ability to prove negligence on the other part of the driver. To prove that [...]
“What is the Role of a Workers’ Compensation Judge as Related to My Claim?”
Sometimes a worker who has an injury will have difficulty acquiring medical treatment or getting paid while unable to work, and your issue may be listed in [...]
How Do I Apply for Social Security Disability Benefits?
There can be several steps in the Social Security disability process, depending on whether your application is initially accepted or denied. The first step is the initial [...]
How is My Workers’ Compensation Award Determined?
Have you wondered how the value of your workers’ compensation case is determined? In New Jersey, the value of your case is determined by way of permanency [...]
Firm News
2022 Best Lawyers® List Includes Five Szaferman Lakind Attorneys
Szaferman, Lakind, Blumstein & Blader has five (5) attorneys included in The Best Lawyers in America© [...]
Szaferman Lakind Welcomes New Associate Attorney Max H. Steinberg
Szaferman Lakind is pleased to welcome Max H. Steinberg to the firm. Mr. Steinberg joins the [...]
New Jersey Law Journal Spotlight: Janine Bauer
On June 28, 2021, the New Jersey Law Journal published a spotlight article on Szaferman Lakind [...]
Recent Verdicts & Settlements
Somerset County Client Settles Pedestrian Injury Case for $1.27 Million
A Somerset County woman, suffering from serious, permanent injuries after being struck by a pick up [...]
Montgomery Township Bus Fall Settlement for $3.575 million
Michael Paglione recently settled a case against Montgomery Township for $3.575 million on behalf of a [...]
Brain Injury Victim Resolves Case for $1.05 Million
A Hunterdon County client has agreed to settle his case for $1.05 million, according to Craig Hubert, [...]