While drunk driving is not a felony in the state of New Jersey, the law puts forth significant penalties for those who drive under the influence. The police remain on the lookout for suspicious drivers, particularly ones that appear impaired. Upon pulling the driver...
Working in construction is a dangerous job. If you’re a roofer, you face the possibility of falling and suffering a serious injury or death. You could be burned by hot asphalt or suffer electrocution. If you work with heavy machinery on the job, that machinery could...
Perhaps you were rear-ended when your automatic emergency braking activated for no reason at all, or perhaps an inattentive driver struck you despite the fact that that person had an advanced driver-assistance system, also known as ADAS. While ADAS tech has no doubt...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...