NEW JERSEY LEGAL ISSUES BLOG
What is arbitration?
Litigation is expensive, time-consuming and it can potentially ruin valuable business relationships. This is why savvy business owners go out of their way to avoid needless litigation. One good strategy for avoiding litigation is to try arbitration as a substitute....
Fatalities caused by red-light runners reach a 10-year high
New Jersey communities often install traffic signals in high-traffic areas to regulate traffic flow and prevent crashes. However, traffic signals are only effective when motorists follow their cues. The number of motorists running red lights has risen sharply in...
What are common slip-and-fall injuries?
Recently, you slipped and fell while shopping at a New Jersey-based business. You think you emerged without injury, but how sure do you feel? The Joint Chiropractic gives the rundown on prevalent harm suffered after taking a tumble. Keep an eye out for these injuries...
3 things to do if your insurance will not pay
An insurance policy is a contract. You make an agreement with an insurer that the company will cover you for different reasons, whether it be personal or property related. If the insurer breaches that contract, you may not receive the money you are due. The insurance...
Teen drivers, teen passengers a deadly combination
Teenage motorists lack the experience that older drivers have, and many of them are also more prone to taking risks than those in older age groups. For these and other reasons, teen drivers pose a threat to everyone on the roadway. However, research shows that the...
What are some common business contract mistakes?
Business contracts require careful construction. One misstatement or mistake can put the whole contract's validity at stake. Harvard Law School explains that some common business contract mistakes are often not due to the actual wording in the contract and are more...
How do you know if you have bed bugs?
If you are like most tenants, then you probably have heard horror stories about apartments filled with bed bugs. According to MayoClinic, bed bugs are small red-brown insects. These insects seek exposed skin of animals and humans and feed off blood. Bed bugs feed at...
Why is drowsy driving on the rise?
Over the years, different forms of dangerous driving behaviors have taken the road by storm. As technology gains prominence and gets easier to use anywhere you go, it contributes to more crashes. But technology is not the only risk to drivers. In fact, there is...
3 common reasons ladder falls happen
If you work in construction, you probably step onto a ladder at least once a week. Unfortunately, ladder-related accidents are a leading cause of both injury and death. In fact, according to statistics from the World Health Organization, falls from ladders account for...
Difference between elder abuse and neglect
As many people age, they may become more dependent on others for help meeting their most basic needs. These people are vulnerable to mistreatment by their caregivers in the form of abuse or neglect. The law prohibits both abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults. While...