For Becoming the 128th President of the Hudson County Bar Association! Richard Villanova was named a partner with Blume Forte in 2017. He is Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney. He is a member of the American Trial Lawyers Association and of the Hudson County Bar Civil Practice Committee.
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Slip and Fall Injuries on a New Jersey PATH Platform (What NJ Residents Need to Know)
New Jersey PATH platforms can be dangerous places for commuters and travelers. Outside platforms may end up getting covered in rainwater, ice, or snow. Even indoor platforms can have drinks, food, and other things spilled on the ground. When commuters are racing to catch their trains, they may not notice hazards on the platform that
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Defective Household Products (And A Look At What Your Rights Are)
Our homes are filled with numerous household goods, ranging from electric appliances, cleaning products, and toys. Unfortunately, design and manufacturing defects can make these products highly unsafe for ourselves and our families. Common Injuries Caused by Defective Household Products Defective household products can lead to a wide variety of physical injuries, including: Burns Electrocution Poisoning
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I Was Hit by A Lyft or Uber Driver – What Do I Do Now?
If you are involved in an accident with a vehicle driving for rideshare services such as Lyft or Uber, you may not know exactly what your legal rights and options for recovering compensation are when a rideshare company is involved. What Are Uber and Lyft? Uber and Lyft are two of the most popular “rideshare”
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How Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Works in New Jersey
As a “no-fault” state, New Jersey requires drivers to carry personal injury protection, or PIP, coverage as part of their auto insurance policy. PIP coverage provides compensation to a driver or insured following an auto accident, regardless of fault for the crash. If you are a driver in New Jersey, you should learn how PIP
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