The NJ Star Ledger is reporting in an article published today that aerial estimates of the damage from Hurricane Sandy are predicting that nearly 70,000 homes and businesses in New Jersey suffered damage as a result of the storm. That number is expected to grow as the full understanding of flood damage (not visible by air) becomes clear. Federal authorities conducted the assessment by helicopter counting damaged properties and tallying them. Estimates were that nearly 500 buildings were completely destroyed beyond repair. The report cited that in some places like Union Beach, NJ, nearly one in five homes are considered no longer inhabitable. That is a pretty significant statistic. In Toms River, NJ, 138 buildings are damaged beyond repair. Some that weren’t damaged by the storm itself suffered damage as a result of natural gas fires. (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…)
Insurance carriers will be dealing a massive influx of policy claims in the weeks and months following Hurricane Sandy. For many homeowners, the physical damage is just the start of their stress – enter the insurance claim process. Making sure that you are adequately compensated for your policy is crucial to the rebuilding of your home and belongings if you suffered a loss. Here are some tips to help you navigate the process of filing a Hurricane or flood damage insurance claim. (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…)
Over the course of my 19 years representing individuals in criminal, traffic, and general legal matters, I have appeared in many Municipal Courts across Southern New Jersey. A former Municipal Court Prosecutor, I now bring my knowledge of the Municipal Court system to protect the rights and interests of my clients. If you have a case pending or are thinking about filing a case in any of the Courts in New Jersey listed below, I invite you to contact us. (more…)
A Toms River, New Jersey man agreed to a plea deal yesterday that will send him to prison for five years after pleading guilty to breaking into a string of four homes at the Jersey Shore. Bon Jovi’s home was one of the homes hit.
Middletown police arrested Nicholas Tracy of Beachwood, NJ after he broke into four homes and stole more than 500k worth of personal items from the homes over the course of nearly two months from March-April of 2011. The crime spree came to an end when Tracy was arrested on April 13, 2011 and charged with four counts of third degree burglury. He was arrested mid-break in at another residence on Navesink River Road in Middletown. Upon police responding to an alarm being tripped at the house, police found Tracy hiding in a third floor bathtub. (more…)
