There is a chance you are a victim of medical malpractice yet you might not even know it. If you even slightly suspect your injury, illness or other condition is the result of a careless doctor or other medical services provider, be proactive instead of passive. Meet with our medical […]
If your offer for a home is accepted and the house fails the inspection, it is best to view this development as a step in the right direction. Though the results of a home inspection have the potential to be a deal-breaker, this detailed report is an essential step in […]
Real estate disputes are bound to occur in due time. Live at your New Jersey home long enough and there is a decent chance you will be embroiled in a dispute at some point down the line. If any such issues arise, do not attempt to handle them on your […]
Slip and fall accidents are more likely to occur in the winter months when New Jersey streets, sidewalks and outdoor steps are laden with ice and snow. However, plenty of slip and fall accidents also occur in the summer. Do not let your guard down just because the sun is […]
Buying or selling a home is one of the most important decisions you make in life. It is imperative you have the right New Jersey real estate attorney in your corner. Your real estate attorney will handle the legal side of the transaction, representing your interest all the way up […]
You deserve financial compensation after suffering an injury due to another’s negligence. Negligence is a term commonly used by those who work in the legal sphere to refer to parties that fail to provide the appropriate level of care to those in their vicinity. If your personal injury attorney in […]
A slip and fall at a swimming pool has the potential to change your life for the worse in several ways. An injury near the water and surrounding concrete will certainly be quite painful. Such significant injuries have the potential to prevent you from working, cause lifelong pain and necessitate […]
There is a common misconception that anyone can buy a home with the right amount of cash. However, the real estate market in New Jersey has become competitive to the point that there is no guarantee the highest offer will win the home. If you were to submit a home […]
The period of time after an auto accident is an opportunity to ask important questions of your car accident lawyer. Even if you have read about New Jersey car accident laws and the legal process, your auto accident attorney will serve as an invaluable source of information. Let’s take a […]
Your real estate attorney in New Jersey does much more than merely review the real estate contract to ensure it is fair and reasonable. Real estate attorneys are vitally important pieces of the increasingly complex real estate puzzle and you will rest easy knowing a talented, hardworking legal practitioner is […]
It is in your interest to ask a wide array of questions prior to purchasing a home in northern New Jersey. Many of these questions should be directed to your NJ real estate lawyer. There is no such thing as too much information in the context of a home purchase. […]
Legal liability in New Jersey slip and fall cases is not as straightforward as most assume. If you are injured in a slip and fall accident on another’s property or government property, do not assume you are at fault due to clumsiness, inclement weather or low-quality footwear. Even if you […]
It wasn’t long ago when buying a home was a realistic goal for all Americans. The cost of housing is skyrocketing, jumping from four times the average American’s salary in the 70s and 80s to nearly seven times. It is clear that buying a house is a high-stakes endeavor laden […]
If you are in the New Jersey market to buy or sell a home, you should know this is not a DIY (do it yourself) project. Those who purchase or sell a NJ home without the assistance of a real estate attorney often lose thousands or even tens of thousands […]
Imagine you’re waiting patiently at a red light when suddenly WHAM! You’ve been rear-ended. It wasn’t a catastrophe, thankfully, since the driver wasn’t going very fast. And since there’s just a small scratch on your bumper, you may even think it’s not worth the trouble of exchanging insurance information. But […]
If you haven’t purchased a home before, it’s likely you haven’t heard of title insurance, so it might come as a surprise that it’s a big industry, with a $16.6 billion market size. If you’re in the process of buying a home, whether or not to purchase title insurance is […]
If you’ve ever bought a house, you know that it’s a complex process managed by innumerable laws and regulations. At Bavagnoli & Bavagnoli, we have been specializing in real estate law for over 25 years and have decades of experience when it comes to issues you might face when buying […]
It’s winter, and in New Jersey that means cold, snow, and—everyone’s favorite—ice. We’ve all probably slipped on an icy sidewalk once or twice, but even a small spill can have big consequences, in which case it’s important to be legally prepared. If you experience a slip and fall that results […]
It’s no secret New Jersey winters are tough. Freezing temperatures and serious snow and ice storms make travel, whether on foot or by car, unsafe. What’s worse, is many commercial property owners fail to salt their walks or plow their parking lots. This leaves visitors at risk of dangerous slips […]
Car accidents can be traumatic and frustrating experiences, and it’s perfectly natural to want to vent about what happened. But before you post about your accident on social media, take a deep breath and think it through. What you say could impact your ability to be compensated for your injuries […]
It’s an understatement to say that the pandemic has been frustrating, and for personal injury victims who want to recover from their injuries as soon as possible, it has been particularly difficult. From worrying about the safety of seeking medical care to anxiety about zoom court during COVID-19, personal injury […]
In March of 2020, New Jersey Governor Philip Murphy enacted an eviction moratorium that suspended evictions of renters across the state. This was welcome news to many renters who were hit hard financially by COVID-19-related job losses, but as the New Year approaches, some renters are worried about whether or […]
Working with an attorney can do a lot to help your car accident case, and one of the main advantages they provide is access to expert testimony. In car accident cases, in particular, expert witnesses can be indispensable. They can testify–in court or during insurance settlements–about the severity of injuries, […]
New Jersey winters aren’t just cold and gloomy but are often icy and dangerous. A slip or fall can come out of nowhere in winter, landing you on your back and in the E.R., often with serious injuries and expensive medical bills. Statistics show that in areas with severe winter […]
If you live in New Jersey, it’s no secret our roadways are dangerous. Years of accident statistics point to the severity of the problem. In 2019, we saw a sharp rise in the number of total accidents across the state, as well as hundreds of injuries and significant numbers of […]
Fall and winter are truly the seasons for slip and fall injuries. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ most recent statistics, in 2017 there were 20,460 workplace injuries related to ice, sleet, and snow. Wet, rainy sidewalks and slippery flooring after a fall storm are also frequent factors in […]
The moments during and after a serious car accident are often a total blur, especially if you are the victim of another driver’s negligence. But knowing what to do after an accident is crucial to getting the medical care and compensation you need to make a full recovery. To help […]
Not many people were expecting real estate sales to boom during the coronavirus pandemic, but that’s exactly what has happened. Not just in the northern New Jersey area, but across the U.S. With mortgage rates dropping and sales spiking, many people are wondering when it will end and whether it’s […]
As enjoyable as it is to take a motorcycle ride on a beautiful fall day, when an accident happens the result can be catastrophic. Injuries are often incredibly difficult to recover from, and even if the victim of a crash survives, they are often left with broken bones, brain injuries, […]
One of the most difficult scenarios we see as personal injury lawyers is an accident victim who seeks compensation in a personal injury case only to discover that a lien has been placed on their settlement. If this has happened to you, you are certainly not alone. It is unfortunately […]
fIf you’ve ever been in a crash, even a minor one, you probably recall the experience of shock afterwards: it’s difficult to think clearly, make decisions, or know what to do next. Unfortunately, shock often leads people with minor injuries to brush themselves off and head home rather than seeing […]
Every year, over 9 million people visit the emergency room after a slip or a fall. Some accidents result in minor injuries like bruises, others in mid-grade injuries like sprains, and still others lead to incredibly serious repercussions like brain injuries or death. While there are many causes of slips […]
Any major car accident has the potential to leave the victim with serious injuries that completely change their life. But what’s just as bad is the fact that it is often incredibly difficult to be fairly compensated for your medical bills and other expenses. Dishonest insurance companies and difficult New […]
Slips and falls are common parts of most of our lives, and while they usually amount to just a bump or a bruise, sometimes the injuries that result are serious or even life-altering. What many people fail to realize is that if their injuries happened because of a property owner’s […]
From serious medical expenses and chronic injuries to disruptions to your ability to work and do the things you love, a car accident can truly change your life. In New Jersey, serious crashes are common. According to the most recent statistics from the New Jersey Department of Transportation, in 2018 […]
We’ve all done it: slipped and fallen in an icy grocery store parking lot or tripped over a broken step at a friend’s house. Usually we dust ourselves off, chalk it up to a moment of clumsiness, and move on. But what if you’re injured on someone else’s property and […]
After a car accident, victims can be compensated for a variety of damages, but the most common types of compensation are for out-of-pocket expenses due to the accident, and for pain and suffering. In some cases, however, the at-fault driver acted egregiously: driving while incredibly intoxicated or intentionally trying to […]
Distracted driving has become among the most common causes of serious accidents in New Jersey. As our technology becomes more and more a part of our lives, unfortunately it has become normal to use it while driving, even when we know this isn’t safe. As you can imagine, accidents caused […]
With over 75,000 confirmed cases of Coronavirus in the state of New Jersey, financial stresses due to the virus are hitting the state hard. Unfortunately this includes not only everyday citizens who have lost jobs, but businesses including insurance companies. While it is too soon to grasp the full extent […]
Whether you’ve suffered a slip at work that left you with a sprained ankle or got in a major car crash that resulted in serious injuries, medical bills after an accident can add up quickly. But because even minor accidents can be incredibly stressful, and in many cases devastating, many […]
According to an October 2019 study from the New Jersey Hospital Association, hospitals across the state were on track to see 16,000 hospital patients with vaping-related injuries, twice the number they saw in 2018. Now, new information from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) suggests that vaping-related hospitalizations could be […]
Spring is one of the most beautiful seasons of the year in Northern New Jersey, but as we all know it’s also one of the rainiest, which unfortunately makes getting into a car accident a lot more likely. The slippery roads, low visibility, and high winds that occur during stormy […]
If you are suffering from devastating injuries after an accident, the last thing on your to-do list is probably fighting with an insurance company in order to be fairly compensated for your medical bills. But the unfortunate reality is that while we’d all love for insurance companies to act in […]
Sudden slips and falls are frequently cause for a little more than a moment of embarrassment and a bruise or two. But sometimes a slip or fall is serious, and can leave you with severe injuries that require major medical attention. Many people brush off the fact that no matter […]