Legal Columns
New Jersey vs. New York: Critical Differences in Personal Injury Compensation
Personal Injury · NJ vs NY · PIP · No-Fault · Serious Injury Threshold · Statute of Limitations Introduction Korean-Americans frequently commute between NJ and ...
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Civil Claims by DUI Victims and Dram Shop Liability
Personal Injury · DUI Victim · Dram Shop · Liquor Liability · Punitive Damages · Civil Claim Introduction DUI (drunk driving) accidents impose criminal sanctions ...
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Slip and Fall Accidents: Proving Liability for Stores, Restaurants, and Apartments
Personal Injury · Premises Liability · Slip and Fall · Notice · Reasonable Inspection · Restaurants and Stores Introduction Slip and fall (premises liability) claims ...
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Understanding New Jersey PIP (Personal Injury Protection) and the No-Fault System
Personal Injury · NJ PIP · No-Fault · Coverage Limits · Verbal Threshold · Korean-American Drivers Introduction New Jersey is a “No-Fault” state — meaning ...
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10 Things to Do Immediately After a Car Accident: From Scene to Settlement
Personal Injury · Car Accident · Scene Response · Insurance Notification · Pre-Settlement Attorney Consultation Introduction According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), ...
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Georgia Dog Bite Cases — Owner Liability and Compensation Limits
Introduction Georgia has one of the highest growth rates of Korean American population in the United States, with the Atlanta metropolitan area now home to ...
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Joint vs Individual Bankruptcy Filing — Which Is Better for Couples? (Korean Marriage Certificate, Immigration Status)
Section 302 of the Bankruptcy Code permits married couples to file a single joint petition. The same $338 filing fee covers both spouses, saving time ...
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New York Dog Bite Cases — The One-Bite Rule and Key Differences from NJ
Introduction If a dog bite occurs in New York, the legal framework is fundamentally different from neighboring New Jersey — even though the two states ...
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Credit Recovery After Bankruptcy — 6 Month, 2 Year, 7 Year Milestones (FHA & Conventional Mortgage)
Korean American clients hesitate to file bankruptcy primarily because they fear permanent credit damage. In reality, credit recovery begins right after discharge — many Song ...
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