The holiday season is upon us and along with the family gatherings and celebrations outside the home come joy and merriment, occasionally accompanied by excessive alcohol use. This can lead to good people getting caught in troubling situations when they get behind the...
Year: 2021
The penalties for homicide in New Jersey
A person who kills another person commits a homicide, but not all homicides in New Jersey and around the country are illegal acts. A person who commits a homicide to defend their life or the lives of others may not face criminal charges if their use of force was...
Two big questions to ask when injured in a slip-and-fall accident
Slip-and-fall accidents can result in serious injuries. Unfortunately, not everyone is honest. It is important to know this so you can make sure to gather what you need to build a strong case. In a recent example, a man claimed he slipped and fell while at a...
Challenging DUI evidence
If you have been arrested for DUI in New Jersey, you may be afraid of the harsh consequences that come with a conviction. Do not lose hope, however, before the legal process has run its course. There are many ways a skilled defense lawyer can weaken the case against...
New Jersey workers’ compensation laws
All New Jersey employers are required to maintain workers' compensation insurance protection for their workers according to state law. Workers' compensation insurance is actually anchored in federal law that allows each state to set the parameters for employer...
What is an ignition interlock device, and when might you need one?
After an evening out drinking with your friends, the last thing you want is for the night’s festivities to come to a crashing halt with a DUI arrest. If that does happen, though, you might face the possibility of all sorts of penalties, including the mandatory...
What is distracting truck drivers before they crash?
Most of the focus on America's distracted driving problem is on cellphones. And phones are certainly a huge part of the issue. It's probably no coincidence that distracted driving car accidents did not receive much attention until cellphones became widely available in...
Gathering evidence after a truck accident
Large trucks are very important for businesses. Without semis, for example, it would be hard to deliver goods to towns and cities across the U.S. Rivers and railroads just don't go as far as our highways and roads do. However, due to their weight and size, commercial...
New Jersey cyclist struck and killed by drunk driver
A New Jersey teenager lost his life on the night of April 29 when he was struck by an intoxicated driver while riding his bicycle in Cumberland County. The fatal car accident took place on West park Drive in the vicinity of North Third Street in Vineland at...
Your Castle Doctrine rights in New Jersey
If you have heard of "stand your ground" laws passed in many states, you may wonder what the is in New Jersey and your rights to defend yourself and your family when somebody threatens you. So far, New Jersey lawmakers have not passed a version of the stand your...