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By: Dawn M. Pinnisi Trial attorneys barred in both New Jersey and New York, whose practices take them to state courts in both, have to worry about more than juggling multiple CLE requirements and the states’ different substantive statutes and case law. To litigate their clients’ personal injury cases effectively in both states, trial attorneys read more

Summary: A Hackensack store or supermarket may be liable when it fails to address a dangerous condition it created, knew about, or should have discovered through reasonable care, and that failure causes an injury. The result depends on evidence about the hazard, the store’s response, and how the fall occurred. The property owner or a read more

Summary: A car accident on the George Washington Bridge does not automatically follow only New Jersey or only New York rules. The exact location, who may be responsible, the insurance policies involved, and whether the Port Authority is a potential defendant all matter. For a Port Authority claim, a special statute sets a one-year deadline read more

Key Takeaways New Jersey Supreme Court certification recognizes an attorney’s trial experience, legal knowledge, and favorable evaluations from judges and other attorneys. Certification helps you assess courtroom qualifications but does not predict results. VP Law identifies founding partner Jeffrey W. Varcadipane as a certified civil trial attorney. read more

  Varcadipane & Pinnisi, P.C. is pleased to announce that Founding Partner Dawn M. Pinnisi, Esq. has been selected to the 2026 New York Super Lawyers list in recognition of her exceptional work in personal injury law. Super Lawyers recognizes attorneys in each state across more than 70 practice areas through a selection process that read more

A recent pedestrian accident in Hackensack serves as a reminder of the serious dangers pedestrians face on New Jersey roadways. On October 27, 2026, a 25-year-old pedestrian was struck by a pickup truck near the intersection of Main Street and Court Street, close to the Bergen County Courthouse. The pedestrian reportedly suffered a severe head read more

Summary: Uber and Lyft coverage in New Jersey depends on the driver’s app status. As of October 2026, state law requires liability, personal injury protection (PIP), and uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage while a driver waits for a request, then at least $1.5 million in liability coverage during a prearranged ride. That limit does not read more

Summary: There is no single average truck accident settlement in New Jersey that predicts what an individual claim is worth. The amount depends on the injuries and their lasting effects, who bears responsibility, the losses that can be documented, and the insurance coverage available. A careful review of those details is more useful than relying read more