Month: June 2022

If you have slipped and fallen on property or land owned by someone else, you may be able to recover compensation for the injuries and damages you suffered in the accident. Under New Jersey’s statute of limitations for slip-and-fall accidents, you have up to 2 years after the date of the accident to file your personal injury claim. How can I prove my slip-and-fall claim? Generally, most slip-and-fall claims are based on the theory of negligence. Proving your claim will require you to show: You were legally on the property. There was a hazard on the property. The owner of the property knew or should have known of the hazard. The owner failed to fix the hazard or warn of the hazard. You suffered injuries as a result of the hazard. The evidence required to prove the above elements will vary depending on the circumstances of your case. Many slip-and-fall victims have won their cases with the following evidence: Photos of the scene of the accident. Video/surveillance footage of the accident occurring. Accident report filed by the store manager. Witness testimony from those who saw the accident occur and/or those who are frequently on the property. Property/company records to show […]

If you are facing federal possession charges in New York, you likely know that your future is at risk. If you are imprisoned or must pay hefty fines, it can affect your job and your reputation even after you serve your sentence. The following is a brief overview of federal possession charges and federal drug scheduling. Unlawful possession Under federal law, it is against the law to possess controlled substances. To prove possession, it must be shown that you knowingly and intentionally possessed a controlled substance. An exception is if you had a lawful prescription for the drug. The penalties you face if you are found unlawfully in possession of a controlled substance depend on what schedule the drug falls under, how much of the drug you possessed and whether it is your first or subsequent offense. Drug schedules There are five federal drug schedules based upon whether the drug has a valid medical purpose and based on the drug’s potential for abuse or dependency. Schedule I drugs have no accepted medical use and have a high potential for abuse or dependency, such as heroin, LSD and ecstasy. Schedule II drugs have an accepted medical use but have a high […]