Anytime you see flashing red lights behind your vehicle, you probably get a bit nervous. You wonder why police are stopping you. Maybe your brake lights are out. Or maybe you were swerving a bit. Or maybe you are a victim of racial profiling. You likely are even more...
Year: 2020
What are the penalties for a first-time DWI offense in New Jersey?
With the holiday season approaching, many New Jersey police departments will increase drunk driving enforcement. For Thanksgiving, more patrols often are out the day before the big feast and the weekend after. In December, law enforcement increase DWI patrols a few...
What you need to know about New Jersey’s newest DUI punishment
Everyone knows that getting convicted of DWI can get your driver's license suspended and cost you a big fine in New Jersey. In some cases, you might even have to go to jail. What you might not have heard is that state lawmakers changed the sentencing requirements last...
An attorney can help you receive full workers’ comp benefits
It may seem like you don’t need an attorney after you’ve suffered a workplace injury. Your employer will probably give you everything you need to get the ball rolling on your workers’ compensation claim. You might be concerned about the cost of legal representation....
How do I recover from a third-party work injury?
Employees who suffer an injury while working can typically rely on workers’ compensation for the funds they need to recover. If the damage was the result of a third-party’s reckless or negligent behavior, do they need to pay compensation? If so, can an employee earn...
More coffee may mean more crashes for truck drivers
If you were involved in an accident with a truck driver in South Jersey, and if you were not at fault, then you have good grounds for a claim. Proving the other's negligence may be difficult in some cases, which is why it's good to know the various ways that truckers...
The importance of gathering evidence after a truck accident
When a victim of a truck accident is looking for compensation for their injuries, they need every advantage possible. The outcome of a personal injury claim defines how well a victim can recover from their injuries and financial burdens. Evidence of the circumstances...
3 signs of negligence in a slip-and-fall accident
During times of winter maintenance, negligent business owners can allow major hazards to persist if they don’t promptly remove ice. Think about what it’s like after snowmelt refreezes. Certain times of the year means less precipitation and prolonged periods of colder...
FMCSA announces plan for new large-truck crash study
Perhaps you or a loved one suffered a catastrophic injury in a large-truck accident in southern New Jersey. The pain that such an incident causes is bad enough, but for some victims, the losses can be especially hard. Many of them may be rendered unable to work or...