NEW JERSEY LEGAL ISSUES BLOG
What are the signs of elder abuse?
Elder abuse is the harm or mistreatment of an older person. According to the National Center on Elder Abuse, older adults may lack community resources or support services that could help prevent abuse from taking place. If you worry about your parents, how can you...
When should you replace your child’s car seat after a crash?
To keep the young one in your family safe, you should always use an age-, height- and weight-appropriate car seat every time you transport your son or daughter. Still, with the average cost of a convertible seat being roughly $175, you want to get as much use out of...
Trust in self-driving vehicles remains low
Consumers shopping for new vehicles today frequently see models that include features designed to assist drivers and even automatically take some actions. Automatic braking, for example, aims to prevent collisions by allowing the car to stop itself upon detecting a...
Why are LLCs a beneficial structure?
Choosing a legal structure for your new business can be a struggle, given that you have several legal structures to choose from. LLCs are a common choice for entrepreneurs because they can provide tax benefits and asset protection. If you are considering an LLC...
Should I use a personal business loan?
As a business owner, you likely know that the rule is to keep your personal and business finances separate, but what happens when you get an offer for a personal business loan? If you are struggling to get business loans or other financing, you may see this as a...
How many motorcyclists die in New Jersey and New York?
If you are one of the many people in New Jersey or New York who love the feeling of riding a motorcycle, you know that you must also navigate some challenging situations when sharing the roads with other passenger and commercial vehicles. From car doors opening into...
Who holds responsibility in mass transit accidents?
In most cases, mass transit is a far safer way of traveling from place to place than going by car. Cities where commuters take most of their trips by train or bus report around 50% fewer traffic fatalities – on average – than cities where most commuters drive. Yet,...
Water is often fatal for children
When the weather warms, many people rush to swimming pools and beaches to find a way to beat the heat. While many of these places have lifeguards on duty to help prevent accidents, home pools and some beaches may lack proper oversight. Even at public pools, crowds can...
3 effective strategies for preventing contract disputes
Contract disputes are quite common in business, but if you find yourself involved in one, it may cost you quite a bit of time and money to fight it. You may be able to avoid many contract disputes by exercising due diligence when creating and signing your business...
How can trucker fatigue be avoided?
People who hold commercial driving licenses must adhere to special regulations governing commercial transportation, many of which focus on prioritizing safety for all. Fatigue may commonly occur in people who drive for long stretches at a time. Truckers operating...
