Social Media Personal Injury Case Dos and Don’ts
In the modern world, social media has taken over the way many of us socialize, relax, and even get our news. According to Forbes, 4.9 billion people around the world use social media in some way. Unfortunately, social media can also become an unexpected problem for people with pending personal injury cases. Carelessly posting on […]
Read MoreMunicipal Property Slip-and-Fall Guide
Every year, slip-and-fall accidents account for around a million ER visits. These accidents happen on all kinds of property, including private, commercial, and municipal. It is always distressing when a person is seriously injured because someone else was negligent, but it is especially disturbing when the responsible party is a government entity that the injured […]
Read MoreWhy You Should Document Your Injuries
If you are ever seriously injured because of someone else’s negligence, you may want to consider suing them to recover damages. Thousands of personal injury lawsuits are filed every year over car accidents, unsafe properties, defective products, dog bites, and other unexpectedly harmful scenarios. New Jersey has the third highest rate of personal injury cases […]
Read MoreDefective Toy Liability
Every child loves getting new toys for the holidays, and every parent loves seeing their child’s face lighting up as they rip off the wrapping paper. Unfortunately, even the wholesome experience of getting a new toy can be potentially dangerous for your child. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 198,000 toy-related injuries were […]
Read MoreWhat 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 […]
Read MoreBurden 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 […]
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As autumn arrives in New Jersey, the back-to-school season brings new routines, busier roads, and added safety concerns for families. With school buses making frequent stops, children walking or biking to class, and parents navigating hectic drop-off lines, the risk of accidents increases this time of year. A few smart…
Read MoreSummer holidays like July 4th and Labor Day are supposed to be a time to relax, celebrate, and enjoy the warm weather. But for many people in New Jersey, these weekends can take a wrong turn, especially when alcohol is involved. If you’ve been arrested for driving under the influence…
Read MoreA hotel stay is supposed to be relaxing, but accidents happen, even at hotels along the Jersey Shore or elsewhere in New Jersey. If you get hurt, it’s important to act fast to protect your health and your rights, and possibly to get help paying for medical bills. Here’s what…
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