It can be stressful to figure out how to pay your bills after being seriously injured in a car accident. After all, your bill collectors likely aren’t going to cut you a break, and your inability to work can leave you short on funds to meet your financial obligations....
Workplace accidents sometimes trace back to someone other than your direct employer, like a subcontractor’s lapse, a defective machine or a negligent property owner. When that happens, New Jersey workers may be able to combine traditional workers’ compensation...
May is Motorcycle Awareness Month. That means New Jerseyans will see the PSAs reminding everyone to "look twice, save a life," and "share the road." But, even with all the billboards and yard signs, too many catastrophic collisions occur between cars and motorcycles....
On August 5, 2021 Governor Murphy signed into law Senate Bill #2208 which provides for, among other things, that an operator of a motor vehicle overtaking and passing a bicycle proceeding in the same direction on a highway shall comply with the requirements for passing and overtaking a motor vehicle such that when the motorist passes the bicycle it must be at a safe distance and does not interfere with the safe operation of the bicycle. The motorist must take into consideration the size and speed of the motor vehicle and bicycle, traffic conditions, weather, visibility and the surface and width of the highway. The bill also provides that the operator of a motor vehicle shall not overtake or pass a bicycle proceeding in the same direction on a highway at a distance of less than three feet between any part of the motor vehicle and any part of the bicycle or its operator. If the operator of the motor vehicle cannot comply with these provisions due to traffic or roadway conditions, then the driver shall slow to a speed that is reasonable and prudent and may pass the bicycle only when passing would not endanger the safety of the […]
If you've recently received a traffic ticket, you may be worried about how it affects your driving record. The good news? Not every violation adds points to your license. In this blog, we'll explore the driving violations in New York City that don't result in points....
The legal clock never truly stops ticking when it comes to workplace injuries. Even after your workers' compensation case closes, your body continues its own timeline of healing, or sometimes, deterioration. When medical conditions worsen or new injury-related...
Insurance companies often prioritize their profits over your well-being after an accident or injury. These giant corporations employ teams of adjusters and attorneys who work hard to minimize your settlement amount. Their tactics can leave you frustrated, confused and...
Picture this: You've just picked up some premium cannabis from your local New Jersey dispensary, and your friend expresses interest in trying it. Many Garden State residents find themselves wondering about the rules of sharing their legal cannabis purchases. Good news...
When facing theft charges, prosecutors have to show that you intentionally took something that did not belong to you. But what if you didn't mean to steal, just borrowed something or accidentally took something? If you believe you didn't mean to do anything wrong, how...
Workers' compensation provides benefits to employees who suffer injuries or illnesses they get from work. It covers medical expenses, lost wages, and rehabilitation costs. However, not all claims receive approval. Understanding common reasons for denial can help you...