A Hoboken dad who beat a criminal case alleging child endangerment has filed a 14-count lawsuit against the city and police department in Hudson County Superior Court alleging false arrest, false impr…
Continue readingCongratulations to Andrew Smith, who has been listed in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, in the area of Commercial Litigation.…
Continue readingThree former inmates are suing the Passaic County Jail, its warden and the county sheriff over a number of alleged abuses they endured during their incarceration, including discrimination, negligence …
Continue readingWe are proud that Andrew Smith has been named to the list of New Jersey Super Lawyers, in the area of General Litigation, for the third year in a row.…
Continue readingA question often asked by those who have received settlements in personal injury lawsuits is whether they must include the proceeds of the settlements in their income. The answer, not surprisingly, i…
Continue readingSmith & Schwartzstein is proud to be celebrating our 12th anniversary! 2009 – 2021…and beyond!…
Continue readingPersonal injury protection, also known as PIP coverage or no-fault insurance, covers the medical expenses for you and your passengers related to injuries sustained in an automobile accident, rega…
Continue readingPeople incarcerated in prisons do not have full constitutional rights, but they are protected by the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment. They also have rights to…
Continue readingContractors and suppliers are fortunate to have strong lien rights in New Jersey. If they are not paid on a New Jersey job, they can file a lien to speed up payment and protect themselves. …
Continue readingSeek medical attention immediately following a motor vehicle accident. Most obviously, if left untreated, serious infections or medical conditions can rapidly worsen and become life-threatening. Equal…
Continue readingSmith & Schwartzstein is proud to have successfully represented a Paterson employee in her sexual harassment lawsuit. Municipal officials agree to pay $150,000 to settle the lawsuit filed by a pub…
Continue readingThere were 6,721 pedestrian deaths in 2020, a 4.8% increase from the previous year. A pedestrian is killed every 85 minutes in the U.S. You can significantly reduce your risk of becoming a…
Continue readingAs technology has improved, so has the ability to apprehend criminals and prove injury claims. Just as a dashboard camera can point to an at-fault driver in an automobile accident, an AT…
Continue readingWhen it comes to medications for children, even over-the-counter ones, administering the correct dosage is crucial. Even a bit too much of some drugs can potentially cause harm to a smal…
Continue readingToo many business owners neglect to take the necessary steps to protect their proprietary information. Often, they don’t realize just how valuable this information is and how risky…
Continue readingThe doctor who is credited with discovering the condition chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) (and who was portrayed in the film Concussion by Will Smith) has some strong words for th…
Continue readingLosing a loved one can constitute a devastating tragedy. When you lose a loved one due to the negligence of another individual or company, you may want to seek compensation for your sign…
Continue readingStart Seeing Bicycles! Now that school is back in session, there are another segment of bike riders at risk. Therefore it’s important for drivers, cyclists and parents to stay vig…
Continue readingOn behalf of Smith + Schwartzstein posted in Personal Injury on Thursday, October 11, 2018.It shouldn’t surprise anyone to learn that Halloween is one of the most dangerous days of…
Continue readingCrashes involving tractor-trailers and other large trucks can be extremely dangerous to people in smaller vehicles that are involved in the collisions. However, anyone in the vicinity ca…
Continue readingLawsuits over construction defects can be complicated. There are a number of individuals and entities involved throughout the process of erecting a building — architects, enginee…
Continue readingIf you’re a painter, writer, musician or another type of artist, inventor or innovator, you may seek to copyright your work. This can prevent others from using it or profiting from…
Continue reading