As you are aware, this Winter has already had a significant snow fall in our area. From Easton to Allentown, the snow has fallen up to almost two feet. Similarly, in New Jersey, from Phillipsburg to Belvidere to Washington, and even Blairstown, the snow has been...
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WWGR Law Case Compensation
In January of this year, Managing Partner Scott M. Wilhelm, Esq., settled a $160,000.00 case for a client who fractured her ankle while she was a guest at resort in the Poconos. Mr. Wilhelm alleged that the resort allowed their property to remain in a dangerous and...
Uber and Lyft Drivers – Employees or Independent Contractors?
By Andrew Schreiber | Employment Law, Workers Compensation In Pennsylvania, in an Uber Driver an employee of Uber or independent contractor? The legal distinction between classifying a worker as an employee or independent contractor has been highly contested. Giving...
Personal Injury/ Property Negligence
In December, Managing Partner, Scott M. Wilhelm, Esq., obtained a $175,000.00 settlement for his client in a personal injury case. A woman in her 50's was attending the interment of a deceased at a cemetery. After exiting the car, the woman walked toward the ceremony...
Divorcing With A Child Or Children
If you and your significant other are planning to part ways and you have a child or children together, it is extremely important to insulate your child(ren) from your disputes. We all want our children to end up in a happy and healthy relationship someday, and we...
Time For Your Auto Insurance Renewal? Check Your Limits.
Periodically it is important to review your automobile insurance coverage with your agent or an attorney. It is essential that you have adequate financial coverage in the event that you cause significant bodily injury to a third party. This may include the purchasing...
How a DWI can put a damper on the holiday season
As the holiday season quickly approaches, many families will begin planning gatherings. It’s not uncommon that get-togethers will include a bit of drinking and gift exchanges to celebrate. Limiting your alcohol consumption or planning a sober ride is vital, as a drunk...
Top Five Tips for a Successful Social Security Disability Hearing
In many Social Security disability cases, a denied application for benefits is not the end of the road; it is simply part of the path to getting benefits. When an application is denied, a “reconsideration” appeal is filed. If this appeal is also denied, then a...
Selling Your Rental Property? The Tenant Comes With!
Our Firm often receives calls from New Jersey landlords asking us to assist them in evicting their tenant so they can place a rental property on the market. What they do not realize is that there are only a certain number of legal grounds under which you can evict a...
Is Reckless Driving A Serious Offense?
There are a variety of traffic offenses that can cause minor inconveniences, such as speeding tickets or “careless” driving infractions. However, the charge of “reckless driving” is much more severe and can have serious consequences. Definition And Examples Reckless...