NEW JERSEY LEGAL ISSUES BLOG
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...
Measuring the safety of hands-free cellphones
There is no doubt that using a cellphone while driving is dangerous. After an increase of distracted driving-related car accidents across the country, several states, including New York, implemented legislation prohibiting drivers from using hand-held cellphones....
Did you include these items on your employment severance package?
Sometimes, things do not work out between employer and employee, which may force you to terminate a team member. Depending on your experience as a business owner, you may not know how to assemble a proper severance package. Forbes provides several items to add to a...
What are “the Fatal Four?”
There is a certain amount of personal freedom that you feel when you work in the construction industry in Englewood (which is no doubt one of the factors that attracted you to that particular career path in the first place). Yet with the luxury of not feeling “cooped...
Pedestrian safety and vehicle technology
By nature, pedestrians always face a risk when navigating parking lots, crosswalks and more when vehicles are all around. Their inherent lack of protection makes them vulnerable to serious injuries even after what may seem to be a minimal impact. As more new vehicles...
Reporting your suspicions to the right authorities
There is nothing more disheartening than suspecting that your elderly loved one is being mistreated in the nursing home facility you entrusted to provide compassionate care. Addressing your concerns immediately may allow you to safely and effectively moderate the...
