Betsy G Ramos

March 25, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

"Perhaps, the Supreme Court will one day rectify this anomaly and harmonize discovery due dates with the filing of an answer," writes litigation attorney Betsy G. Ramos.

By Betsy G. Ramos

4 minute read

March 13, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

"What is the key to a successful mediation? It starts with the selection of the right mediator," according to Betsy G. Ramos, co-chair of the litigation department at Capehart Scatchard.

By Betsy G. Ramos

8 minute read

March 07, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Litigation attorney Betsy G. Ramos explores the tort claim that "involved a tragic accident in which four members of a family were involved in a one-vehicle accident at a toll plaza on the Atlantic City Expressway."

By Betsy G. Ramos

8 minute read

February 29, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

"But trial court judges must tread carefully in granting a dismissal with prejudice, knowing that, unless the circumstances are egregious with multiple failures to comply with a court order and discovery requests, their decision may be reversed by the Appellate Division," writes litigation attorney Betsy G. Ramos.

By Betsy G. Ramos

7 minute read

February 22, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

"There is a strict time period by which this jury demand must be filed," writes litigation attorney Betsy G. Ramos.

By Betsy G. Ramos

6 minute read

February 13, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

"Because potholes are often not reported to the public entity before an accident occurs and it is difficult to prove how long they existed, it is very challenging for a plaintiff to prove that the public entity had either actual or constructive notice of the pothole," writes Betsy G. Ramos.

By Betsy G. Ramos

5 minute read

February 07, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

"The issue in 'Strayer v. Wingate at Wyndham' was whether the plaintiff had a claim for a negligent infliction of emotional distress against the defendant Wingate at Wyndham for the emotional harm he suffered in waking up to discover the dead body of his friend and co-worker," writes Betsy G. Ramos.

By Betsy G. Ramos

8 minute read

February 02, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

A day-in-the-life video is a powerful tool of evidence utilized by plaintiffs to show graphically over the course of the day an injured party's disability and pain and suffering caused by an accident. This graphic evidence can be more compelling than mere oral testimony describing a person's medical condition and limitations. It has great potential to influence a jury's evaluation of damages.

By Betsy G. Ramos

7 minute read

January 25, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

This case was decided in accord with other similar negligence cases in which the courts use a "foreseeability analysis" in determining whether a duty of care should be imposed upon a defendant for an incident resulting in an injury to a third party.

By Betsy G. Ramos

7 minute read

April 14, 2011 | New Jersey Law Journal

How to successfully fight back against unfounded litigation

By Betsy G. Ramos

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