(908)402-4770Schiller, Pittenger & Galvin, P.C., represented a 57 year old male who suffered a back injury, requiring surgery, in a motor vehicle accident. He has made a relatively good recovery from his injuries. … [Read more...] about $230,000 Settlement for Motor Vehicle Accident
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$350,000 Settlement for Motor Vehicle Accidents
Schiller, Pittenger & Galvin, P.C., represented a mother and daughter involved in consecutive motor vehicle accidents. Both sustained neck, back and shoulder injuries and were treated by an orthopedist. Their injuries were alleged to be permanent in nature. … [Read more...] about $350,000 Settlement for Motor Vehicle Accidents
$750,000 Settlement for Slip and Fall on Ice
Schiller, Pittenger & Galvin, P.C., represented a 39-year old male who slipped and fell on ice in front of a commercial building, fracturing two bones in his ankle. The client has undergone two arthroscopic ankle surgeries with the probability of a third. He continues with plates and screws in his ankle and his pain is a permanent condition. His injuries include the inability to walk more than limited distances. … [Read more...] about $750,000 Settlement for Slip and Fall on Ice
A Tax Lot May not be a Zoning Lot
The present zoning enabling statute, the Municipal Land Use Law, defines a lot as “a designated parcel, tract or area of land established by a plat or otherwise, as permitted by law and to be used, developed or built upon as a unit.” (I will call this a “zoning lot.”)The identification of a zoning lot is important not only for purposes of determining whether a proposed development complies with the standards of the zoning ordinance but the sale … [Read more...] about A Tax Lot May not be a Zoning Lot
Businesses Should Review Consumer Contracts to Assure Compliance with the Consumer Review Fairness Act
The internet has greatly expanded the ability of customers to review the products and services offered by businesses and the public availability of such reviews. Not only are there third-party websites where consumers can review all variety of businesses, but some online sellers provide the ability to review products right on the page where the product is offered for sale. In response to contractually penalties imposed on customers for leaving … [Read more...] about Businesses Should Review Consumer Contracts to Assure Compliance with the Consumer Review Fairness Act
$325,000 Settlement For Motor Vehicle Accident
Schiller, Pittenger & Galvin, P.C., represented a 43-year old woman who sustained shoulder, low back and knee injuries when her vehicle was broadsided by a school bus that failed to yield at a stop sign. Treatment included multiple therapeutic injections as well as arthroscopic shoulder surgery for a torn rotator cuff. … [Read more...] about $325,000 Settlement For Motor Vehicle Accident