The following news stories and information pertain to criminal law topics in New Jersey. The information in these blog posts should not be construed as formal legal advice nor the formation of an attorney/client relationship.
According to the CDC, about “ten people die from unintentional drowning” each day. In the United States, drowning is the fifth leading cause of death. Toddlers, between the ages of 1 and 4, are at the greatest risk. There are also thousands of non-fatal... Read More
A Bergenfield, New Jersey 10 year old suffered serious injuries when her foot became entangled in a Macy’s department store escalator. As a result of the incident the child endured life threatening organ failure and numerous surgeries to save her... Read More
The town of Brick has a new place to play for dogs and their owners, as the town opened its first dog park. This comes as the town opened two new parks, one of which has two areas designated as dog parks—one for small dogs and one for large dogs. Dog... Read More
The summer season signals the start of fairs, carnivals, and festivals in the Garden State. Keep yourself, children, and your family safe. This summer the excitement and thrill of amusement rides might be part of some of these fairs and carnivals in... Read More
In February, a Middlesex-based roofing company was fined $43,000 as a result of safety violations. The violations stemmed from an incident in August of 2015 in which a worker died after falling 25 feet at a job site in Parsippany.Fines Assessed By OSHA... Read More
Parents of boy who shot and killed 6-year-old friend must pay family $572kIn 2013, a 4-year-old boy shot to death his 6-year-old neighbor, Brandon Holt, with his parent’s rifle. The fatal shot occurred while the two little boys were playing “pretend... Read More
Under New Jersey’s No Fault Act (N.J.S.A. 39:6A-1), drivers of registered vehicles in New Jersey are required to purchase auto insurance with Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage. This insurance coverage will cover medical costs for those injured... Read More
In the State of New Jersey, according to the State Attorney General, distracted driving accounted as a factor in 1.4 million auto accidents between the years 2004-2013. Distracted Driving is a term used to describe an array of activities that can distract... Read More
We have all heard the statistical truth that says flying is the safest way to travel. While that may be counter-intuitive considering the horrific airline crashes memorialized on television, we are also beginning to see the disastrous impact of public... Read More
If you’ve suffered a personal injury in Red Bank, don’t accept a settlement from any other involved party involved until you’ve spoken to an experienced Red Bank personal injury lawyer. Villani & DeLuca proudly serve Red Bank and... Read More
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 317,000 large trucks were involved in traffic crashes in 2012. 3,921 people were killed and 104,000 injured in truck accidents. 73% of the fatalities were occupants of other vehicles. Tractor-trailers... Read More
Summer camps are great for children to get outside and socialize with other kids when school is out (plus it gets them out of your hair for a few hours, right?). While Monmouth County and Ocean County camps are intended to give your children something... Read More
Were you involved in an accident either in a bar or else involving persons who had recently been to a bar? In either incident, including drunk driving accidents and other alcohol injuries, you might be able to seek compensation through a personal injury... Read More
When a patient visits the doctor’s office, hospital, emergency room or even a free medical clinic, they are expecting to receive a certain standard of medical care. Unfortunately, this standard of care can vary and in some cases, be the basis for a... Read More
Pets enrich our lives in many ways, but unfortunately, they can also be the cause of injury. Dog bites alone injure more than 4.7 million people every year. When injuries from domesticated animals occur (cats, reptiles, even exotic animals), the victim... Read More
