Archive for March 2007

The Status of New Jersey Auto Insurance and the Real Fallout of Serrano v. Serrano

Mar 29th, 2007 | By Michael L. Saile, Jr., Esq. | Category: Blogs, New Jersey Injury Information

The proof is overwhelming.  NJ auto insurance carriers were completely wrong.   As I stated in a prior blog entry, I fought for a client by the name of Serrano because a New Jersey trial court judge ruled that he shouldn’t recover because his injuries did not have a serious impact on his life.   I fought [...]



What happens if a New Jersey driver gets a traffic (moving) violation in Pennsylvania?

Mar 26th, 2007 | By Michael L. Saile, Jr., Esq. | Category: Blogs, Criminal & Traffic

The quick answer is that the New Jersey driver will be assigned 2 motor vehicle points to his or her NJ driving record if he or she is convicted of or pleads guilty to the PA traffic (moving) violation.   This is the policy of the NJ Motor Vehicle Commission.   I am not sure whether this [...]



Do you text message while you drive?

Mar 22nd, 2007 | By Michael L. Saile, Jr., Esq. | Category: Blogs, Criminal & Traffic

Those of you who have a habit of using your text messaging devices (such as a cell phone or BlackBerry device) while driving may have to break your habit…and soon. Two assemblymen of Gloucester County, New Jersey have proposed a new law permitting police officers to stop drivers suspected of ‘text messaging while driving’.  Lawmakers [...]



Common Injury from Car Accidents: Myelopathy

Mar 20th, 2007 | By Michael L. Saile, Jr., Esq. | Category: Blogs, Common Injuries from Car Accidents

Myelopathy:  In the last blog entry, we discussed spinal cord compression, where a herniated disc pushes into the spinal cord and the cord pressed against the back of the spinal canal.  This pincer action on the spinal cord can cause serious neurological consequences as a result of trauma.  Should you have neurological deficits as a [...]



A Good Argument Against Tort Reform…

Mar 19th, 2007 | By Michael L. Saile, Jr., Esq. | Category: Blogs, New Jersey Injury Information, Pennsylvania Injury Information

There are many people who still believe that suing someone that has injured you is not acceptable.  Many people believe that lawsuits are ruining our country.  There are many misconceptions regarding the effect and the truth about lawsuits.   Many of my clients do not become aware of these issues until they have been involved with [...]



How many points can I get in Pennsylvania before my license is suspended?

Mar 15th, 2007 | By Michael L. Saile, Jr., Esq. | Category: Blogs, Criminal & Traffic

At Saile & Saile LLP, we represent citizens who have received driving tickets in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey.  Each state is different with regard to how many points that it assigns to a certain driving offense.  Also, each state has a different level of points that if you incur, your license will be suspended.  [...]



How are the NJ Courts organized? In which court are we going to sue?

Mar 12th, 2007 | By Michael L. Saile, Jr., Esq. | Category: Blogs, New Jersey Injury Information

Much of our law practice at Saile & Saile LLP consists of representing clients who either live in New Jersey or have New Jersey cases.  Recently, I came across an excellent guide, which explains how the New Jersey civil court system is organized.   Most people have no idea in what court they should sue.  There are many different [...]



New Jersey Defensive Driving School May Soon Be Available On-line

Mar 11th, 2007 | By Michael L. Saile, Jr., Esq. | Category: Blogs, Criminal & Traffic

A newly proposed regulation by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission includes an on-line option for defensive driving school, in addition to the current classroom facility version of the course.  People who are required to attend a defensive driver course may soon be able to complete the course on-line, if the measure is approved.  Course [...]



Common Injury from Car Accidents: Spinal Cord Compression vs. Spinal Cord Abutment

Mar 7th, 2007 | By Michael L. Saile, Jr., Esq. | Category: Blogs, Common Injuries from Car Accidents

From time to time, we will be posting information regarding common injuries that our clients sustain from automobile accidents.   Many of these medical terms you may not have ever heard of before.  We hope to not only represent our clients, but also educate them on all aspects of their case.    What is the difference between [...]



What is the difference between the Pennsylvania Wrongful Death Statute and the Pennsylvania Survival Statute?

Mar 6th, 2007 | By Michael L. Saile, Jr., Esq. | Category: Blogs, Pennsylvania Injury Information

The Pennsylvania wrongful death statute allows only a decedent’s spouse, children, parent, or personal representative to recover damages for the death of the Decedent caused by the wrongful act, neglect, or unlawful violence of another.   In addition to other damages, the statute entitles a plaintiff to recover damages for reasonable hospital, nursing, medical, and funeral [...]



New, Important New Jersey Injury Law Case: Davidson v. Slater

Mar 5th, 2007 | By Michael L. Saile, Jr., Esq. | Category: Blogs, New Jersey Injury Information

I am a member of a group of New Jersey trial lawyers, “Association of Trial Lawyers of America – New Jersey”.  We are a group of lawyers who join together and volunteer our time to fight for accident victims’ rights and improve the jury system.  This group (ATLA-NJ), includes my former employer, Daniel E. Rosner, [...]



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