Pets enrich our lives in many ways, but unfortunately, they can also be the cause of injury. Dog bites alone injure more than 4.7 million people every year. When injuries from domesticated animals occur (cats, reptiles, even exotic animals), the victim may be able to recover damages from the animal’s owner. It is important to… Read More
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NJ DWI Lawyer: Proposed Bill Would Dramatically Change NJ DWI Laws
A proposed bill would change the way in which DWIs are handled in the state of New Jersey. The bill (A-1368) would shorten the length of time for diver’s license suspensions for first-time DWI convictions with a blood alcohol concentration level below .15 to just 10 days. On the other hand, the bill would also… Read More
The State of the Marital Union: Divorce Statistics Offer Hope
The media would have you believe that half of all marriages end in divorce, and that the state of marriages is a bleak one for Americans. But, this is a misconception. The truth is that marriages in the United States have never been stronger. New divorce statistics show that the divorce rate in this country… Read More
State Supreme Court Says Dropped Charges Can’t Rule Out Pretrial Intervention in NJ
If you are worried about previously dismissed or dropped charges affecting your current eligibility for PTI or Pretrial Intervention in NJ, you can breathe easier. On Jan. 8, the New Jersey Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a defendant’s prior dropped charges (adult and juvenile) may not be a factor when considering pretrial intervention (PTI). According… Read More
NJ DWI Lawyer: If It’s Too Cold to Walk, Take a Cab!
When you go out on the weekends with your friends, it is always important to have a plan of action to get home. Of course a designated driver is always the best way to avoid DWI charges, but this is not always an option. There are plenty of other options, like walking home for instance…. Read More
NJ Traffic Lawyer: Vehicle Snow Removal Law
Many drivers in New Jersey have been guilty of going outside to an ice-covered vehicle on a freezing-cold winter morning and quickly chipping just enough ice off the windshield to see through … then they drive away. We’ve all seen these “peephole” drivers … those who drive (dangerously) down the road with barely enough snow… Read More
NJ Personal Injury: Ice and Snow Slip and Falls in NJ
New Jersey winters bring snow and ice, which make sidewalks, parking lots and outdoor stairs slippery (and dangerous). These icy and snowy conditions are among the leading causes of slip and fall accidents in NJ. Slippery surfaces can be hazardous for pedestrians, especially if the hazardous condition is not obvious, like in the case with… Read More
Domestic Violence in New Jersey
Of all the criminal charges in New Jersey, domestic violence may be the most misunderstood. This is concerning because domestic violence matters can have very substantial and long lasting consequences for those charged with and convicted of domestic violence in New Jersey. Understanding what domestic violence means in New Jersey is vitally important. Domestic violence… Read More
NJ Traffic Lawyers – U.S. Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Mistaken Officer
In December, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled (8-1 decision) that a police officer may stop a vehicle based on a misunderstanding of the law without violating the Fourth Amendment. Heien v. North Carolina The case, Heien v. North Carolina, No. 13-604, concerned a man who was pulled over by a police officer for having a… Read More
Wrongful Death Suit Defendants – NJ Personal Injury Lawyers
A wrongful death suit involving caramel apples that were contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes has added two more defendants in the case, which now includes Safeway Inc., Happy Apple Company and Bidart Brothers Apple Packing. The complaint was filed by James Raymond Frey and the estate of his wife, who died in December after ingesting a… Read More
