NEW JERSEY LEGAL ISSUES BLOG
Delivery vans and accident liability
Under the laws of New Jersey and all other states, when a commercial vehicle driver causes an accident through negligence, and someone else is injured as result, the driver's employer as well as the driver may be held liable for the damages suffered by the injured....
What is negligent entrustment?
Negligent entrustment is a legal theory that allows the injured to hold car owners responsible for damages caused by someone who was borrowing the owner's car at the time of the accident. To explain why this is important, first let's discuss negligence in general. Put...
Wage-and-hour lawsuits on the rise
In the past few years, the news media have reported on a number of wage-and-hour lawsuits against prominent business, including Walmart and Amazon. Meanwhile, the ride-sharing service Uber is in litigation over accusations that its drivers should be classified as...
For some, bedbug bites are a serious health risk
Whether you travel frequently for work or only take a rare vacation, you occasionally must stay in a hotel room. When you do, you expect the hotel’s manager to provide a safe, comfortable and clean place for you to rest and relax. If you awaken with bedbug...
What are the possible remedies for breach of contract?
A failure by one side to honor the terms of an agreement can spell disaster for a business, and so breach of contract is one of the most common claims in business litigation. But once a business has proven the other side breached contract, what can it do? What...
Three members of family killed, fourth injured in truck accident
Accidents involving large trucks can be much more deadly than typical collisions between two cars. Commercial truck crashes also raise legal issues that are different from the usual issues in motor vehicle accident cases. Recently in New Jersey, three members of a...
We have helped many with New Jersey business litigation
When the government seeks to regulate the conduct of business, the results can be helpful or harmful depending on the regulations and the business to be regulated. Either way, assuming the regulations in question are legal and constitutional, it will be the duty of...
Brain injury after eye surgery yields $3.2M settlement
When a person makes the decision, with a medical professional, to go under for surgery there is always a risk. However, a medical provider, doctor and other medical professionals have the responsibility of educating a person about particular risks they could face when...
Protect your business with a well-drafted employee contract
When launching a new business, the setup work includes understanding laws and regulations, contracts and agreements. One of the first documents you need is a well-drafted employee contract to ensure a good employer-employee relationship and protect your business....
New Jersey businesses may merger and acquisition issues
Whether you are a small, medium or large business it may be time to think of taking the step of undergoing a merger or acquisition. There could be many reasons for this. Maybe you finally have the capital to grow, maybe your competitor or your own business isn't doing...
