New Jersey Legal Blog
Even with less traffic, New Jersey saw 2020 fatal accident spike
New Jersey drivers must be cautious, aware and predictable when they are on the road. This is also true for people who are pedestrians, bicyclists and motorcyclists. The dangers are lurking around every corner and safe practices can help avoid collisions with injuries...
This year has seen historic divorce rates
Every year, there are countless news articles and stories about divorce rates in the U.S. They talk about increasing divorce rates and how high the divorce rates in the U.S. are compared to other countries. However, this year, these stories have increased numbers as...
Proposed distracted driving law aims to reduce auto accidents
One of the most common reasons for an auto accident in New Jersey is due to a distracted driver. While it is illegal to use a device when operating a vehicle, many people ignore the law and do so anyway. Law enforcement will issue citations and fines if a driver is...
What Should Be In A Purchase Agreement?
Navigating the housing market is tricky enough without the transactional details. You’ve been hunting for the perfect house in your price range, located your most desirable neighborhoods/school districts and found a property that checks all the boxes. What are the...
Personal injury damages to help victims after an accident
Personal injury damages can be an important source of support for victims of car accidents and other types of accidents to help them through their physical, financial and emotional damages. Car accident victims, and others, should know what the different types of...
UPS truck accident knocks over utility pole, injures two people
When there is an auto accident in New Jersey, people can suffer life-changing injuries. Often, these crashes involve one vehicle crashing into another. However, there are many ways in which people can suffer injuries in a collision even if they were not hit by the...
Why do trucks jackknife?
Driving near large trucks can be intimidating; it can be difficult to maneuver around their massive size and they take longer to slow down than smaller passenger vehicles. However, things get a whole lot scarier when you’re traveling 60 mph on the highway and the...
How is child support enforced?
Child support is important for children and families. Children have a right to financial support from both of the parents. For that reason, it is helpful for both paying parents and recipient parents of child support to be familiar with how child support is enforced....
Be aware of the hazards of fall driving
Winter tends to get all of the attention when it comes to hazardous driving. While snow and ice present particular challenges to drivers, it’s just as important to be aware of some of the hazards that accompany driving in the fall. Danger: Falling leaves You might not...
Town settles federal lawsuit over zoning
Zoning, while seemingly dry and technical, can have a major impact on people’s lives and their ability to transact business or pursue organizational goals. In one case that went beyond zoning or real estate law and led to a federal lawsuit, Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey...
