Owning and managing a business is challenging and comes with a great deal of responsibility. Disputes are sometimes inevitable for New Jersey and New York business owners and can sometimes lead to business litigation. You may want to avoid the litigation process but...
Year: 2022
Does New Jersey have the worst drivers?
What state do you think has the worst drivers, and how do you make that determination? Is it the state with the most speeding, or is it the state with the most drunk and careless drivers? What about those states with the most traffic citations? One company used...
What is comparative negligence?
After a car crash, the drivers involved may blame anyone but themselves for the accident. However, when two vehicles collide, both drivers may be partially responsible for an accident. Here are some examples: If two vehicles collide at an intersection, one driver may...
Can parents pursue a wrongful death suit when their child dies?
Your worst fear as a parent is that your child will pass away before you do, for example, after a terminal illness or terrible accident. After all, no parent in New Jersey should have to bury their child. A child’s death is always tragic, but when the death is at the...
Taking action when a defective product causes harm
New York and New Jersey residents rely upon consumer goods every day. Whether it is an appliance, motor vehicle or any other product, consumers are under the impression that it will work as it is intended. While sometimes products do break do to misuse or routine wear...
Six basic steps to incorporate your business
You have dreams for the growth of your business, and once your business sees some financial success you may wish to take the business public and incorporate. The following are six basic steps you will need to take to incorporate your business. What does it mean to...
Solutions sought for the rise in New Jersey fatal auto accidents
Catastrophic injuries and fatalities are an unfortunate possibility whenever someone takes to the roads in New Jersey. Whether it is as a driver, a passenger, a pedestrian or while on a bicycle, it is important to be aware of ways to reduce the chance of a crash. That...
Recent construction accident is a reminder of workplace fatalities
Construction workers make infrastructure, businesses and homes a reality in New York and New Jersey. Unfortunately, dangerous construction site conditions and hazards abound for all who keep the tri-state area running. A recent construction accident illustrates the...
Cellphone laws may not prevent texting and driving
Laws prohibiting cellphone use while driving are common now across the nation, but these laws are routinely ignored by many in New Jersey and New York. Sometimes it seems impossible to ignore that text message from your boss or your child’s school while you are...
What to expect from the discovery phase of business litigation
Business disputes oftentimes lead to business litigation. No one wants to go down this route if they can avoid it, but sometimes there is no other option to attempt to resolve conflicts. For business leaders in New Jersey and New York who find themselves entangled in...