It can be intimidating to share the road with a big rig, knowing that they outweigh your own little car by 20 times or more. It’s also scary to know that their size, height and weight all make commercial vehicles uniquely prone to rollovers. Rollovers don’t just...
Manslaughter is one of the homicide charges a person can face in New Jersey. There are different types of manslaughter and serious penalties for a conviction. Understanding manslaughter charges Manslaughter is a charge a person can face if they cause the death of...
No one expects to get arrested for drunk driving, but it is one of the most common criminal charges. Whether you tried to sleep it off in the driveway of a buddy's house after a party and woke up to an officer pounding on your window or you got pulled over by an...
Nurses who work in New Jersey hospitals and other settings face a number of hazards to their health each day. However, if you are one of them, there may be steps that you can take to reduce your risk of getting hurt on the job. Your employer also has an obligation to...
Did you know that making a phone call or giving somebody a lift in your car can lead to felony drug charges? It can happen if the authorities accuse you of being part of a criminal conspiracy. Conspiracy is a type of inchoate crime, which means incomplete crime....
While some jobs are more dangerous than others, every workplace has hazards. Whether your position includes using large, heavy machinery or you perform the same motion all day, creating a risk for a repetitive use injury, there are dangers all over the workplace. You...
As summer comes to a close, it is time to start thinking about kids returning to school. Even if you do not have children, kids going back to school can have a significant impact on your daily driving. When school starts, you may begin to notice more vehicles on the...
Following a serious collision or devastating fall from height, many individuals struggle with symptoms of a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Depending on countless factors including the severity of the accident or the individual’s past medical history, a TBI can lead to...
Driving a car can come with many responsibilities. In addition to filling it up with gas, there is also a long list of routine maintenance to keep your vehicle safe and working properly. When you hear about routine maintenance, you may think about oil changes and new...
Meeting a new dog can add a positive note to your day. Often, dogs are ready to greet humans with a bright expression and a happy wag of the tail. However, there are techniques that you may have learned as a child that can make a dog nervous or stressed. When dogs get...