Category: Atlantic County

The following is a guest post courtesy of Darwin Overson, a Salt Lake City DUI attorney.

DUI checkpoints, breathalyzers and field sobriety tests are all tactics employed by state and local police in New Jersey to detect those operating under the influence. How effective are these methods? Depends on who you ask and the type of equipment authorities use. On the heels of a judge’s ruling that overturned more than 20 alcohol-related convictions in neighboring Pennsylvania, police have reexamined their strategies for handling DUI suspects. Do you need a corresponding change to protect your rights? Our DUI lawyers explain. (more…)

Shoulder injuries are extremely common in the active person, but sports and car crashes aren’t the only culprits in painful shoulder injuries:  falling, mowing the lawn and scar tissue or stretched ligaments from previous injuries also contribute to your shoulders inability to perform at its top level. (more…)

Earlier today, an Atlantic City man was sentenced to 25 years in prison for his participation in a robbery at a gas station that led to the owner of the station being shot.  Hudson, the defendant, admitted to trying to recover and hide the gun that discharged in an attempt to hide the evidence from police.  The store owner later succumbed to his wound and passed away.  Darrick Hudson, a resident of Atlantic City, NJ, was sentenced to serve 21 of his 25 years in prison under what’s called parole ineligibility. (more…)

The New Jersey State Senate approved a bill that would allow gamblers to bet on games in Atlantic City casinos over the internet.  Several sponsors of the bill said that the bill will give casinos in New Jersey a big advantage over other forms of entertainment and other casinos in a down economy.  If the bill becomes law, casinos that fulfill certain criteria with the state will be able to operate virtual versions of their floor games.  Workers on the casino floor would have to verify the results of the real-life table game.  Individuals placing bets online will have to somehow verify that they are physically present in the state in order to comply with Federal law.  The servers processing the bets for the casinos will also be located in New Jersey, either centrally or in each individual casino. (more…)

In the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, many of us are attempting to assess the damage to our homes, cars, and other belongings.  In order to ensure that you receive a fair and full coverage for the damage you sustained you need to start taking careful steps by making preparations today.  The preparations you make today can make the difference in getting fairly compensated for damages.

Find your policy

Before filing for a Sandy related claim, it is important to know what your insurance policy covers.  In this era of increasingly frequent and severe storms many insurers have recently made changes in policies that limit their liability.  Many policies now include wind and hurricane deductibles which can range from roughly two to five percent of the home value.  However, the good news was that New Jersey Gov. Christie declared that Sandy was not a hurricane at the time of landfall. (more…)

There was a request this week by New Jersey State Senator Mike Doherty to hear the possibility of a new law that would require free access to Jersey shore beaches that accept Federal Funds to rebuild from the effects of Hurricane Sandy.  According to NJ.com, there are only five beaches in New Jersey that currently allow visitors without beach tags – Atlantic City, Strathmere, Wildwood Crest, and North Hollywood.  Admission to others can range from $5 dollars a day to $15, however, season passes are available for most. (more…)

As New Jersey continues the recovery effort in the weeks following Hurricane Sandy, there are ways that everyone can get involved, regardless of proximity to the affected areas.  There are volunteering opportunities as well as donation opportunities: (more…)

Reports are coming out of multiple news outlets that homeowners’ insurance claims are already being filed to the tune of around 20,000 claims a day in the Atlantic Coastal States affected by Hurricane Sandy.  Given that many of the areas in New Jersey that were most affected are just reopening now, that figure is sure the explode.  Estimated to top a whopping $20  billion in  damages, Sandy is easily the most expensive storm to hit the region in the last 50 years. (more…)

Hurricane Injury Claims

If you were affected by Hurricane Sandy and have sustained injuries, lost a loved one, or have damages to your home that have made it so that you could not return, it might be in your best interest to contact an experienced personal injury lawyer in the Southern New Jersey area.  Hurricane Sandy striking areas of the New Jersey shore and coastal areas caused unprecedented damage and left many unprepared for the amount of damage that was inflicted on the areas of Cape May, Egg Harbor, Atlantic City, Stone Harbor, Avalon, Wildwood, Brigantine, Ocean City, and Sea Isle.  Obviously, the period of time following the effects of a natural disaster can be chaotic and stressful.  If you have a family member that has been injured, it can add to this stress.  Your first priority should be to ensure the health of your family members.  You can call 3-1-1 to find out what hospitals are open and have the capacity.  Obviously, in the event of an emergency, you should find transportation to the nearest operational hospital.  After that, it may be necessary to seek relief as soon as possible. (more…)