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The Importance of Police Reports in a Car Accident Case
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Proving Negligence in a Car Accident Claim
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Children Are To Be Seen and Not Heard?
Children are to be seen and not heard! How many times have I heard that phrase? It was the environment in which I grew up. To me, [...]
Classic Cafe is More Than Just a Restaurant
This past weekend I had the chance to visit with my mother and now deceased aunt in Rhode Island. Amy, the kids, and myself found ourselves having [...]
On My Way To Court: Motion for Medical and Temporary Disability Benefits and the Division of Workers’ Compensation in New Jersey
August 7, 2014 is going to make for an interesting day. I am on my way to New Brunswick on a Motion for Medical and Temporary Disability Benefits. [...]
Why Was My Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Claim Denied?
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On My Way To Court: Attending a City of Trenton Employee Disciplinary Hearing
This morning, August 4, 2014, I attended a disciplinary hearing for a City of Trenton employee. I enjoy these types of disciplinary matters because I get an opportunity [...]
On My Way To Court: How Liens May Impact a Workers’ Compensation Settlement
August 5, 2014 Today was an eventful day in workers’ compensation court. I had two settlements both with interesting lien issues. The first of the settlements is [...]
Light Duty Does Not Mean Part-Time Work For Less Pay
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Injured Workers Can Receive a Bona Fide Voluntary Tender Offer
On June 19th, 2014, I had the opportunity to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee and testify on behalf of Bill S347. S347 is a bill regarding [...]
Social Security Administration Emphasizes Benefits For Veterans and Family Members
With Memorial Day coming up, the Social Security Administration is again emphasizing a number of programs and benefits that help both veterans and families of fallen or [...]
New Jersey injured workers must pursue their claims for retaliatory firing directly and not under CEPA or LAD
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Firm News
Szaferman Lakind Adds Associate Attorney to Personal Injury Group
Szaferman Lakind is proud to welcome Marc A. Brotman to the firm. Mr. Brotman is a [...]
Szaferman Lakind Makes Donation to HomeFront This Holiday Season
In lieu of holiday gifts for our loyal and supportive clients, Szaferman Lakind has donated $5,000 [...]
Best Lawyers in NJ? Szaferman Lakind Included in 2021 “Best Law Firms” List by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®
Szaferman, Lakind, Blumstein and Blader, P.C. has been included in U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best [...]
Recent Verdicts & Settlements
Michael Paglione Achieves $700,000 Settlement in Auto Accident Case
June 2019 Partner Michael Paglione, at the onset of trial, recently settled a case involving a [...]
Craig Hubert & Brian Heyesey Settle Sexual Assault Suit for $450K
June 2019 Partners Craig Hubert and Brian Heyesey recently settled a case against a private boarding [...]
Craig Hubert Successful in Resolving Two Nursing Home Injury Cases
August 2019 Partner, Craig J. Hubert successfully negotiated a resolution of claims for two clients who [...]