Steps You Can Take to Reduce the Risk of Injury
It’s nearly spring and, if you’re a motorcycle enthusiast, that means you’re probably starting to think about getting back on the road. It’s inherently dangerous to take a motorcycle on the roads… [Read more…]
The Legal Responsibility of a Private Party Host in New Jersey
Summer’s just around the corner—chances are you’ll be invited to a pool party or barbeque where beer, wine, or liquor will be available. Some social hosts pay close attention to h… [Read more…]
Who Pays for Your Losses? Do You Have a Claim against the Driver or the Company?
There are many ways that Uber, Lyft, and other rideshare operators make our lives easier. You can get picked up and dropped off easily, you don’t have to look for … [Read more…]
Social Security Disability Insurance | Supplemental Security Income
If you have a physical or mental condition that prevents you from working, you may be eligible for disability benefits through the Social Security Administration. Under federal… [Read more…]
The Different Types of Liability for Animal-Related Injuries
If you are injured by a domestic animal in New Jersey, you may have a right to seek damages for your losses, unless the animal’s owner can show you provoked the attack or were trespas… [Read more…]
What Is Wrongful Death? Who Can File a Wrongful Death Action?
When your loved one dies because of the carelessness or negligence of another person, you have the right to seek compensation for all your losses. In New Jersey, there are two differ… [Read more…]
May the holiday season fill your home with joy, your heart with love, and your life with laughter…. [Read more…]
The Duties of Landowners to Remove Snow and Ice
It’s officially winter in New Jersey, and that means ice and snow. Unfortunately, ice and snow can also mean slips and falls, particularly when a property owner fails to clear sidewalks or other t… [Read more…]
Determining Liability for a Rear-end Accident
If you’ve been hurt when someone crashed into the rear of your car, you’re not alone. According to statistics, nearly two million rear-end collisions happen every year in the United States. A common… [Read more…]
Which Party Has to Prove Its Case to the Judge and Jury?
As a general rule, in any case involving allegations of negligence or carelessness, the injured person—known as the “plaintiff”—must typically prove his or her case by the weight of t… [Read more…]