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The Legal Intelligencer

Nature of Injuries Disputed by Parties in Crash Case

On Nov. 16, 2017, plaintiff Anthony Regalbuto, a part-time racetrack worker in his 70s, was driving north on Hulmeville Road, at its intersection with Cornwells Avenue, in Bensalem.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Exclusionary Rule Applied for the First Time to Racial Profiling

This article discusses the recent Appellate Division, Third Department decision in 'People v. Jones', where the court held that the exclusionary rule can be applied to a racially motivated traffic stop even where a police officer has probable cause to believe a traffic infraction was committed. In doing so, the court has held that the state Constitution provides broader protection than the federal Constitution with respect to pretextual traffic stops.
9 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Cause of Rotator Cuff Tear Disputed in Auto Accident Case

On Oct. 31, 2011, plaintiff Jennifer Weller, 46, an office worker, was driving on West Huller Lane, toward its intersection with State Route 61, in Ontelaunee Township. As Weller entered the intersection, the driver's side of her sedan was struck by the front of a vehicle. Weller claimed a shoulder injury.
3 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Man Struck on Route 9 Shoulder by Off-Duty Police Officer Settles For $2.25 Million

A man who suffered a damaged heart and other injuries when his car was struck from behind agreed to a $2.25 million settlement in Middlesex County…
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Defense: Pedestrian Not in Crosswalk When Struck

On Aug. 24, 2015, Lila Subedi was crossing Brownsville Road in Pittsburgh, from east to west. She was on her way to work with a number of coworkers, who were also crossing the street. As the group moved across the street, Subedi lagged a bit behind.
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New York Law Journal

'Reckless Disregard' Under VTL §1103(B): Hazard Vehicles

Under the VTL, drivers of hazard vehicles engaged in work on highways will not be held liable for injuries caused by their negligence. This article uses case law to discuss how courts in New York analyze negligence cases involving drivers of hazard vehicles engaged in work on highways. Court must determine the proper standard to use and burden of proof to be established when hearing these cases.
14 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Motorist Struck at Intersection Settles For $1.5 Million in Middlesex

A $1.5 million settlement was reached on Nov. 1 in a Middlesex County suit, Murphy v. Schildge, after a man ran a stop sign causing another car to…
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Plaintiff: Crash Caused by Defendant's Improper Turn

On March 20, 2019, plaintiff Ronald Smith, 37, an HVAC technician, was driving south on Broad Street, in South Philadelphia. At the intersection with Reed Street, the front of Smith's sedan struck the passenger's side of a car driven by Daisy Vai.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Jury Awards $25M to Motorcyclist Injured in Crash With Tractor-Trailer

A jury in Pennsylvania federal court handed up a $25 million verdict to a motorcyclist who sustained severe lower-body injuries from a collision with a tractor-trailer.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

Consumer Attorneys Group President Talks Arbitration, Autonomous Vehicles and Access to Justice

'It's simple. Figure out what you love and do what you love. And don't worry about the money.'
8 minute read

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