In the event you are in an automobile accident, you are required under the law to stop and provide your name, address, driver’s license, registration, and insurance information to the other driver and police. In fact, if you cause injury to a person in the other...
How a crime is classified and graded is different from state to state. In New Jersey, the laws distinguish between “offenses”, known as petty disorderly persons offenses and disorderly persons offenses, and “crimes”, which are graded from fourth degree to first...
If you are paying or receiving child support in Pennsylvania, your monthly “number” was likely calculated using economic data that is now considered out-of-date. As of January 1, 2026, Pennsylvania has officially updated its Basic Child Support Schedule to reflect the...
It is a common misconception that a medical malpractice case exists whenever a patient believes a doctor has done something wrong. In reality, malpractice requires more than perceived mistake. All crimes and civil claims have specific elements that must be proven....
Medicaid and Medicare Liens in Workers Compensation Matters Occur More Often From the First Emergency Room Visit or Ambulance Transport For a Work Accident. Whether you live in Pennsylvania or New Jersey, depending on your income levels, you can be eligible for Health...
Managing Partner Scott M. Wilhelm, Esq. Secured Another Affirmance by the Superior Court of New Jersey Appellate Division On November 19, 2025, Managing Partner Scott M. Wilhelm, Esq. secured an affirmance by the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division of the...
New Jersey Workers Compensation Weekly Amounts to Rise For All Injuries Occurring in 2026 above $1,159.00 Per Week As we start to come to an end of the year in 2025, the current $1,159.00 weekly check payable to top earners from Compensation Carriers and Insurance...
Eviction or Ejectment? Removing Illegal Occupants in New Jersey The term “eviction” is one most are familiar with and understand as a process through which a landlord removes a tenant from a property they own for a specified reason, such as nonpayment of rent or other...
Understanding Legal vs. Physical Custody When parents separate or divorce, figuring out how to share time and responsibilities for their children can be one of the most emotional and confusing parts of the process. While the word “custody” is used a lot, many do not...
Managing Partner Scott M. Wilhelm recently obtained a $300,000 settlement for the Estate of his client who was fatally struck by an automobile which failed to yield the right of way to a pedestrian. The $300,000 was all of the available insurance coverage for the...