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Premises Liability

Premises liability is the legal concept that property owners are liable for injuries that occur on their property if those injuries are the result of their negligence. This legal concept can help you understand your legal options if you are ever seriously injured in an accident on residential, commercial, or municipal property. If you are […]

Drunk Driving Violations

Drunk driving remains a prevalent issue that poses a significant threat to road safety, especially in the summer months. Despite efforts to raise awareness and implement stricter laws, violations related to driving under the influence continue to claim countless lives each year. In this blog post, we will explore the grave consequences of drunk driving […]

What the Bill of Rights Means

We all learned about the Bill of Rights in school and know that it is an important document that is supposed to protect the rights of Americans. However, US History class was a long time ago for most of us, so it’s worth revisiting the history of this founding document and exploring how it protects […]

Stranger-Originated Life Insurance

Stranger-Originated Life Insurance (STOLI) is a controversial life insurance policy that has been gaining attention in recent years. It is a type of policy where a stranger, someone who has no insurable interest in the life of the insured, initiates and purchases a life insurance policy on someone else’s life. The Controversy The idea behind […]

Burden of Proof

“It is better that 100 guilty persons should escape than one innocent person should suffer.” —Benjamin Franklin The burden of proof is a legal concept that refers to the responsibility of a party to prove a particular fact or claim in a legal situation. This concept is essential in both civil and criminal cases, and […]

Speeding and Moving Violations

Moving violations are offenses that occur while your vehicle is in motion, such as running a red light and reckless driving. Most speeding and moving violations are not considered crimes, but infractions. These infractions are also called ‘citations,’ which are usually minor offenses that are charged against the driver and result in penalties and monetary […]

Pedestrian Accidents

You are walking across the street and, in seconds, you are hit by a car! First, you hear the screeching of the car’s brakes. Then your body hits the ground with a thud. You’re in pain, possibly bleeding. Your mind is racing! You are simultaneously terrified and angry. You manage to sit up, but you […]

Finding a Personal Injury Attorney

Finding a Personal Injury Attorney Maybe you’ve had an auto or workplace accident, a slip, and fall, or a dog bite. You’re hurt physically and emotionally, and the bills keep piling up. You are struggling and so is your family. A claim can be filed against the negligent party, but you will need assistance […]

Legal Terminology 101

The United States legal system is relevant to all of us, even if you’re not a lawyer. Yet, there is so much jargon that it can be hard to understand how the legal process works. If you are involved in a personal injury, DUI, theft, or traffic violation case, you’ll probably hear your attorney speak […]

Dram Shop Laws

The dictionary defines a dram shop as any establishment that serves alcoholic beverages. Traditionally, a dram is an 18th century measurement of a small unit of liquid. In New Jersey, Dram Shop Laws were enacted making it unlawful to sell alcohol to people “actually or apparently” under the age of 21 and to people […]

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