Aiello, Harris, Tunnero, Pastor & Schiffman, P.C.

525,000.00 Automobile Accident Settlement

2012-02-10T21:14:00.000-08:00

Evan M. Harris,Esq. of Aiello, Harris, Marth, Tunnero, Pastor & Schiffman, P.C. settled an automobile accident verbal threshold case for %525,000.00. The plaintiff sustained injuries to hip area when the automobile plaintiff was a passenger in, was struck by another vehicle while traveling on Route 280 in West Orange. The matter was settled after filing a lawsuit in the Essex County Court.

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890,000.00 Automobile Accident Settlement

2012-02-10T21:07:00.000-08:00

Evan M. Harris,Esq. of Aiello, Harris, Marth, Tunnero, Pastor & Schiffman, P.C. settled an automobile accident verbal threshold case for $890,000.00. The plaintiff sustained injuries to knees when the automobile plaintiff was driving was struck by a drunk driver in violation of N.J.S.A.39:4-50. The matter was settled after filing a lawsuit in the Middlesex County Court.

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Union Municipal Court

2012-02-10T20:53:00.000-08:00

Timothy J.Broking, Esq. of Aiello, Harris, Marth, Tunnero, Pastor & Schiffman, P.C. appeared in Union Township Municipal Court, 981 Caldwell Avenue, Union, New Jersey before the Honorable Jonathon Rosenbluth,J.MC. Municipal Prosecutor, Michael Wittenberg, Esq.

The defendant was charged with N.J.S.A. 39:4-97 Careless driving, N.J.S.A. 39:4:129 Leaving the scene of an accident, N.J.S.A. 39:4-130 Failure to report an accident, and N.J.S.A. 39:6B-2 No Insurance.

The defendant was facing an eighteen (18) month loss of license and thirty (30) days in jail. Following the arguments presented by Mr. Broking the prosecutor agreed to dismiss the leaving the scene of an accident. The defendant did not go to jail, did not receive points nor did the Judge revoke the defendants license. The defendant paid a fine.

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Essex Fells Municipal Court

2011-10-28T07:11:00.000-07:00

Timothy J. Broking, Esq. of Aiello Harris Marth Tunnero Pastor & Schiffman, P.C. appeared in Essex Fells Municipal Court, 141 Gould Avenue, Essex Fells, NJ before the Honorable Donald O'Conner, JMC. Municipal Prosecutor, Richard Verde, Esq.

The defendant was charged with several moving violations and driving while suspended in violation of N.J.S.A. 39:3-40. The defendant, a repeat offender, was facing jail time, loss of license and a $1,000 fine. Following the arguments presented by Mr. Broking the prosecutor agreed to dismiss the driving on the revoked list violation. The defendant did not go to jail nor did the judge revoke his license.

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Watchung Municipal Court

2011-10-14T07:05:00.000-07:00

The Watchung Municipal Court presides over all traffic tickets including DWI/DUI tickets issued within the municipality, as well as disorderly and petty disorderly persons offenses. The Judge in Watchung is the Honorable Frank W Gasiorowski and Pamela Steves is the Court Administrator. The Watchung Municipal Court is located at 840 Somerset St Watchung NJ, and the telephone number is (908) 757-1407.

If you were arrested in Watchung for any reason, your very best course of action is to consult an experienced lawyer. Our firm is located at 501 Watchung Avenue in Watchung and our firm consists of former municipal prosecutors and county prosecutors. Our office number is (908) 561-5577.

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Emerson Municipal Court

2011-10-12T09:41:00.000-07:00

Timothy J. Broking, Esq. of Aiello Harris Marth Tunnero Pastor & Schiffman, P.C. appeared in Emerson Municipal Court, 146 Linwood Avenue, Emerson, NJ before the Honorable Francis J. Leddy, JMC. Municipal Prosecutor, Arthur Balsamo, Esq.

The defendant was charged with several moving violations and driving while intoxicated, (D.W.I.) in violation of N.J.S.A. 39:4-50. Mr. Broking filed a motion to suppress the Alcotest results due to the fact that the state failed to provide an updated after-certification. The prosecutor agreed to dismiss the blood alcohol reading and all related moving violations.

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Bedminster Municipal Court

2011-10-12T09:38:00.000-07:00

Timothy J. Broking, Esq. of Aiello Harris Marth Tunnero Pastor & Schiffman, P.C. appeared in Bedminster Municipal Court, 1 Miller Lane, Bedminster, NJ before the Honorable Frank Gasiorowski, JMC. Municipal Prosecutor, Richard Guss, Esq.

The defendant was charged with several moving violations and driving while intoxicated, (D.W.I.) in violation of N.J.S.A. 39:4-50. Mr. Broking filed a motion to suppress based on the fact that the New Jersey State Trooper failed to observe the defendant for a continuous uninterrupted twenty-minute period of observation. The prosecutor agreed to dismiss the blood alcohol reading and all related moving violations.

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$85,000 Personal Injury Settlement

2011-10-12T09:20:00.000-07:00

Timothy J. Broking, Esq. of Aiello Harris Marth Tunnero Pastor & Schiffman, P.C. settled a personal injury verbal threshold case for $85,000. The plaintiff sustained injuries to her shoulder when the automobile she was a passenger in struck a vehicle that failed to stop at a stop sign. The matter was settled promptly after filing a lawsuit in Superior Court.

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Union Municipal Court

2011-10-03T13:05:00.000-07:00

Timothy J. Broking, Esq. of Aiello Harris Marth Tunnero Pastor & Schiffman, P.C. appeared in Union Municipal Court, 981 Caldwell Ave, Union, NJ before the Honorable Kelly Waters, JMC. Municipal Prosecutor, Michael Wittenberg, Esq.

The defendant was charged with driving on the revoked list in violation of N.J.S.A. 39:3-40. The defendant was facing a $1,000 fine, a loss of driving privileges and jail. Due to the arguments presented by counsel, the prosecutor agreed to drop all charges.

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2011-09-29T15:19:00.000-07:00

Newark Municipal Court

William R. Marth, Esq. of Aiello, Harris, Marth, Tunnero, Pastor & Schiffman, P.C. appeared in Newark Municipal Court, 31 Green Street, Newark, NJ before the Honorable Diana E. Montes, JMC.

The defendant was charged with criminal forgery in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:21-1(a)(1), which carried up to a six month jail sentence, possible probation and a $1,000 fine. The prosecutor agreed to amend charge to a local municipal ordinance, which is not a state criminal offense. The defendant did not receive any jail time or probation and only paid a minimal fine.

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$97,500 Personal Injury Settlement

2011-09-26T08:31:00.000-07:00

Timothy J. Broking, Esq. of Aiello Harris Marth Tunnero Pastor & Schiffman, P.C. settled a personal injury case for $97,500. The plaintiff sustained injuries to her neck and wrists when her automobile was struck in the rear by another vehicle that failed to yield the right of way at the intersection.

The negligent party only maintained $15,000 in available insurance coverage, however the injuries sustained by the plaintiff greatly exceeded that amount. Additional benefits were recovered following the filing of an underinsured motorist claim (UIM). The matter was settled following the commencement of a lawsuit.

Springfield Municipal Court

2011-09-26T08:18:00.000-07:00

Timothy J. Broking, Esq. of Aiello Harris Marth Tunnero Pastor & Schiffman, P.C. appeared in Springfield Municipal Court, 100 Mountain Ave, Springfield, NJ before the Honorable Jonathan H. Rosenbluth, JMC. Municipal Prosecutor, Howard Egenberg, Esq.

The defendant was charged with driving without insurance in violation of N.J.S.A. 39:6b2. The defendant was also charged with leaving the scene of an accident in violation of N.J.S.A. 39:4-129. The defendant faced a license suspension of 18 months. The prosecutor agreed to amend the no insurance ticket to a reduced charge of failing to exhibit a valid insurance card. The prosecutor reduced the leaving scene charge to N.J.S.A. 39:4-130 failing to report an accident. The defendant’s license was not revoked and paid a minimal fine.

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Branchburg Municipal Court

2011-09-22T15:27:00.001-07:00

Brachburg Municipal Court
Timothy J. Broking, Esq. of Aiello Harris Marth Tunnero Pastor & Schiffman, P.C. appeared in Branchburg Municipal Court, 1077 U.S. Highway 202 North, Branchburg, NJ before the Honorable William T. Kelleher, Jr., JMC. Municipal Prosecutor, Christopher Bateman, Esq.

The defendant was charged with several moving violations and driving while intoxicated, (D.W.I.) in violation of N.J.S.A. 39:4-50. Mr. Broking filed a motion to suppress based on the fact that the police officer failed to observe the defendant for a continuous uninterrupted twenty-minute period of observation. The prosecutor agreed to dismiss the blood alcohol reading and all related moving violations.

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Central Municipal Court Hackensack New Jersey

2011-09-22T15:21:00.000-07:00

Central Municipal Court
Timothy J. Broking, Esq. of Aiello Harris Marth Tunnero Pastor & Schiffman, P.C. appeared in Central Municipal Court, Bergen County Justice Center, 10 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ before the Honorable Louis J. Dinice, JMC. Municipal Prosecutor, Mark Fierro, Esq.

The defendant was charged with several moving violations and driving while intoxicated, (D.W.I.) in violation of N.J.S.A. 39:4-50. Mr. Broking filed a motion to suppress the probable cause for the motor vehicle stop. Prior to being heard on oral argument, the prosecutor agreed to dismiss the blood alcohol reading.

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$192,891.00 Workers Compensation Settlement

2011-07-21T09:28:00.001-07:00

Timothy J. Broking, Esq. of Aiello Harris Marth Tunnero Pastor & Schiffman, P.C. appeared in Elizabeth Workers’ Compensation Court, 295 North Broad Street, Elizabeth NJ before the Honorable Theresa Yang, JWC. Following a settlement conference, Mr. Broking was able to successfully negotiate a $192,891.00 settlement on behalf of his client. This matter was settled pursuant to an Order Approving Settlement signed by all parties in lieu of trial.

The petitioner sustained injuries to his knees and shoulders as a result of slipping on ice. The injuries to petitioner’s knee consisted of a torn medial meniscus. The petitioner further sustained injuries to his shoulder consisting of a torn rotator cuff.

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Morristown Municipal Court

2011-07-21T08:45:00.000-07:00

Timothy J. Broking, Esq. of Aiello Harris Marth Tunnero Pastor & Schiffman, P.C. appeared in Morristown Municipal Court, 200 South Street, Morristown, NJ before the Honorable Gary F. Troxell, JMC. Municipal Prosecutor, Robert J. Rudy, III, Esq.

The defendant was charged with several moving violations, driving while intoxicated, (D.W.I.) in violation of N.J.S.A. 39:4-50, and refusing to give samples of her breath in violation of N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.2 (Refusal)Following arguments presented by Mr. Broking, the prosecutor agreed to dismiss the refusal and all related moving violations.

If you have been charged with a moving violation, call 908-561-5577 to speak with an attorney for a free consulation. For further information, visit www.aielloharris.com

Linden Municipal Court

2011-07-20T08:04:00.000-07:00

Timothy J. Broking, Esq. of Aiello Harris Marth Tunnero Pastor & Schiffman, P.C. appeared in Linden Municipal Court, 301 N. Wood Avenue, Linden, NJ before the Honorable Louis M. DiLeo, JMC. Municipal Prosecutor, Nicholas Scutari, Esq.

The defendant was charged with several moving violations and driving while intoxicated, (D.W.I.) in violation of N.J.S.A. 39:4-50. The defendant’s blood alcohol content (BAC) registered a reading of .13. Following a control test failure of the Alcotest machine, the defendant was transported to a neighboring town where she was able to provide samples on a properly working Alcotest machine. Mr. Broking filed a motion to suppress the Alcotest results due to the fact that the state failed to provide discovery from the neighboring jurisdiction. The prosecutor agreed to dismiss the blood alcohol reading and all related moving violations.

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Union Municipal Court

2011-07-20T07:58:00.000-07:00

The defendant was charged with drug possession and possession of drug paraphernalia in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10 and N.J.S.A. 2C:36-2. Mr. Broking filed a motion to suppress based on lack of probable cause and following oral argument, Judge Waters granted Mr. Broking’s motion to dismiss. As a result, all charges were dismissed by Judge Waters.

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Personal Injury Settlement

2011-07-18T16:12:00.000-07:00

Timothy J. Broking, Esq. of Aiello Harris Marth Tunnero Pastor & Schiffman, P.C. settled a personal injury verbal threshold case for the automobile policy limits of $100,000. The plaintiff sustained injuries to her neck and back when her automobile was struck in the rear by another vehicle that failed to stop at a red light. The matter was settled prior to the filing of a lawsuit.

Bergenfield Municipal Court

2011-07-18T16:04:00.000-07:00

Timothy J. Broking, Esq. of Aiello Harris Marth Tunnero Pastor & Schiffman, P.C. appeared in Bergenfield Municipal Court 198 N. Washington Avenue, Bergenfield, NJ before the Honorable Helene C. Herbert, JMC. Municipal Prosecutor, Michael Purvin, Esq.

The defendant was charged with driving on the revoked list in violation of N.J.S.A. 39:3-40 and careless driving in violation of N.J.S.A. 39:4-97. The defendant’s license had been revoked for driving while intoxicated and faced an additional 1-2 year loss of license and 10 to 90 days in county jail with a fine of one-thousand dollars. Due to the arguments of defense counsel, the prosecutor agreed to dismiss the driving while revoked charge. As a result, the defendant paid a minimal fine and did not go to jail nor lose her license.

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Newark Municipal Court

2011-07-18T15:58:00.000-07:00

Timothy J. Broking, Esq. of Aiello Harris Marth Tunnero Pastor & Schiffman, P.C. appeared in Newark Municipal Court, 31 Green Street, Newark, NJ before the Honorable Dion J. Williams, JMC. Municipal Prosecutor, Herbert Washington, Esq.

The defendant was charged with several moving violations and driving while intoxicated, (D.W.I.) in violation of N.J.S.A. 39:4-50. Mr. Broking filed a motion to dismiss for lack of prosecution based on the fact that the prosecution failed to timely serve defense counsel with discovery. Following oral arguments, Judge Williams granted Mr. Broking’s motion and all charges were dismissed including D.W.I.

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South Amboy Municipal Court

2011-07-13T12:10:00.001-07:00

James R. Pastor, Esq. of Aiello, Harris, Marth, Tunnero, Pastor & Schiffman, P.C. appeared in South Amboy Municipal Court, 140 N. Broadway, South Amboy, NJ before the Honorable James Hoebich, JMC. Municipal Prosecutor, Thomas Downs IV.

Defendant charged with simple assault, NJSA 2C:12-1(a)(1). Prosecutor agreed to dismiss charges against the defendant.

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Warren Township Municipal Court

2011-07-13T12:08:00.001-07:00

James R. Pastor, Esq. appeared in the Warren Township Municipal Court, 46 Mountain Blvd., Warren, NJ before the Honorable Mark S. Adler, JMC and Steven D. Rothblatt, prosecutor.

Client charged with NJSA 39:4-50 (DWI); NJSA 39:4-96 (Reckless Driving); NJSA 39:4-97 (Careless Driving); NJSA 39:4-98 (Speeding); NJSA 39:4-82 (Failure to Keep Right); NJSA 39:8-1 (Failure to Inspect);

Successfully negotiated a plea bargain on behalf of the client. Pleaded guilty to DWI under NJSA 39:4-50 under the lower tier with a 3 month suspension of driving privileges. All other charges against the defendant were dismissed. Total of 12 points saved under plea agreement.

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Woodbridge Municipal Court

2011-07-13T12:06:00.000-07:00

James R. Pastor, Esq. of Aiello, Harris, Marth, Tunnero, Pastor & Schiffman, P.C. appeared in Woodbridge Township Municipal Court located at 1 Main Street, Woodbridge, New Jersey beforfe the Honorable Spencer Robbins, J.M.C. The prosecutor was Harold Parra, Esq.

Client was charged with driving while suspended under N.J.S.A. 39:3-40 and if found guilty, faced a 6 month suspension of his driving privileges. Mr. Pastor was able to successfully negotiate a plea agreement to a lesser charge of driving with an expired license under N.J.S.A. 39:3-10(a) and the client did not lose his license.

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Congress Considering Advances in Motor Vehicle Safety

2010-10-29T12:27:00.000-07:00

New Jersey’s multitude of turnpikes, highways and streets present a host of dangers to motorists. Drunk, distracted or reckless drivers create a constant need for defensive driving and good sense. Blind intersections, perilous curves, poorly maintained road surfaces, inadequate signage and markings, bad weather — all of these conditions pose challenges to even the most diligent drivers.

But those are all factors that drivers can anticipate and understand. When faulty automobile equipment leads to a motor vehicle accident, you are betrayed by the very equipment that you trust to deliver you and your family safely on your daily rounds.

There are basically two ways by which our society regulates the safety of motor vehicles: by creating standards for safe manufacture and maintenance, and by empowering citizens to pursue legal action when they have been harmed due to an auto defect. Federal regulation of automobile safety is getting a close look this summer in legislation currently before Congress.

The Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) oversees many aspects of American automobile safety, and it has maintained an Early Warning Reporting (EWR) program to detect emerging vehicle safety issues since 2000. But as this past year’s series of Toyota auto defect reports revealed, a stronger EWR system would put necessary pressure on manufacturers to launch timely recalls when problems become apparent. More information about production irregularities, consumer claims and performance issues serves the public interest.

The House version of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010 (HR 5381), was recently approved by the House Energy and Commerce Committee and may receive full attention before the end of this year. One important provision would improve the EWR system by making more data public on a quarterly basis. Other provisions involve a host of safety issues, including:

Electronic data: Semis and other commercial vehicles have long been required to preserve data that may provide clues to the cause of a crash. The new law makes progress on requiring vehicles sold in the U.S. to be equipped with a data recorder that allows law enforcement to investigate the cause of accidents, but automakers successfully lobbied against a clear deadline for this improvement.
Reducing drunk driving: The bill funds research for the development of on-board sensors that measure the alcohol in a driver's system and prevent intoxicated drivers from being able to start their cars. Commercial viability of such systems may be more than a decade away, however.
Unintended acceleration: The bill would require installation of a brake override in new vehicles that will reduce power in the event that the accelerator sticks. Other technical improvements include new standards for push-button electronic starting systems and improvements to transmission shifting systems.
Automaker accountability: Automakers are not currently required to disclose data that they deem a confidential part of business operations. Under the 2010 law, the scope of the EWR system would be expanded in favor of maximum public availability of safety information. Maximum civil penalties would increase over tenfold from the $16.4 million Toyota was required to pay, and federal safety regulators would be granted the authority to order immediate recalls.

Former NHTSA administrators from the Bush, Clinton and Carter administrations have stated their support for the bill, arguing that “additional resources for NHTSA are crucially important because the motor vehicle safety program has been underfunded for years, and indeed is losing ground to additional requirements imposed on it and to inflation.” Henry Waxman, the Democratic chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued a statement that the bill “will dramatically improve the safety of motor vehicles.” He defended the compromises from the original version, claiming that “through this process we were able to earn broad support from our membership.” The bill will now go to the full House for debate. A similar bill (S 3302) is under consideration in the Senate, and further compromise of safety measures is likely.

Asserting a Claim of Negligence

Clear evidence of an automobile defect can play a vital role in motor vehicle accident litigation. Airbags that fail to deploy, vehicles that roll during the slightest evasive maneuver, and tires in seemingly good condition that suddenly rupture can all lead to unexpected tragedy. For accident victims and their families who believe that a faulty part or design flaw contributed to a catastrophic injury or highway fatality, a knowledgeable personal injury attorney can provide clear insights about all available legal options and a plaintiff’s prospects for recovery of damages.

If you've been injured in an accident, contact a New Jersey personal injury attorney at Aiello, Harris, Marth, Tunnero, Pastor & Schiffman, P.C today.