Westfield Rink Roof Collapse After New Jersey Blizzard: Who Is Liable If Someone Is Injured?
February 27, 2026
When New Jersey residents prepare for a blizzard, their focus usually remains on school closures, dangerous road conditions, and keeping themselves and their loved ones safe and warm. However, far fewer people consider the serious risk of roof collapse. Though roof collapses remain uncommon (even during severe weather conditions like we just saw), they can and do happen and what occurred at the Westfield Rink serves as a strong reminder. On Wednesday, February 25, 2026, the roof of the Westfield Rink partially collapsed. While the official cause of the collapse remains under investigation, local authorities are attributing it to the…
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Uber Found Liable Over Driver Sexual Assault; Jury Awards $8.5 Million in Damages
February 6, 2026
The popular rideshare company, Uber, was just found liable in a lawsuit stemming from a driver’s sexual assault. On February 5, 2026, a federal jury in Phoenix ordered the company to pay $8.5 million to Jaylynn Dean, who said she was sexually assaulted by her Uber driver in November 2023. The outcome of Dean’s lawsuit (which was the first of the bellwether trials to determine the value of claims for possible future settlements) is extremely significant because it could influence the thousands of similar lawsuits already filed against Uber. At Drazin and Warshaw, we’ve seen just…
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Are E-Scooter Riders Considered Pedestrians Under the Law?
January 31, 2026
As we move through the beginning of a new year, the laws within the state of New Jersey have already started changing. Recently, we noted that the state updated the laws surrounding e-bikes, particularly who can ride them and what they need in order to do so. These updates have raised additional questions regarding e-scooters (stand-up scooters with an electric hub motor), including whether or not those that ride them are considered pedestrians under New Jersey’s no-fault laws. In this guide, we will answer the question: Are e-scooter riders considered pedestrians under New Jersey’s no-fault law?…
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New Jersey’s 2026 E-Bike Laws: What Riders and Parents Need to Know After a Crash
January 28, 2026
If you or your teen rides an e-bike, there are some new laws in effect that you need to know. In January 2026, all e-bike riders aged 17 and up are legally required to have a valid driver’s license in order to operate their vehicle. Additionally, teens between the ages of 15 and 16 are now required to have a motorized bicycle license. These new requirements, as well as several others, are now legally in effect in New Jersey. In this blog, we will provide a helpful overview of these new e-bike laws and how they can impact your…
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Choosing the Right Personal Injury Lawyer: 10 Tips to Help Jumpstart Your Search
January 15, 2026
When you’ve been injured, whether it was the result of a slip and fall at the Jackson Premium Outlets or a car accident on your commute home from work, you want to pursue a personal injury claim for the losses you’ve suffered. However, with thousands of attorneys to choose from across the state of New Jersey, how do you get started? In particular, how do you choose the right one? This is a common question residents in Ocean City and throughout the state ask when they find themselves dealing with an unexpected injury. In this blog, we’re providing 10 helpful…
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