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- 3 errors that could indicate driver distraction
Dec 12, 2024
One of the biggest dangers road users face is distraction. Firstly, they need to try hard to avoid getting distracted themselves. Secondly, they need to watch out for potential collisions caused by others who are distracted. If you are in a crash, one thing that can sometimes help your case is to get hold of camera footage to see what the other driver was doing in the lead-up to the crash. Even if you can...Read More - Do you have to let a police officer into your house?
Nov 20, 2024
When a police officer knocks on your door, they may ask to come inside. They might claim they just want to take a quick look around, ask you a few questions or have a conversation. Depending on the situation, the officer may come across as friendly and accommodating or as authoritative and demanding. Regardless of how they ask, you may be wondering if you’re legally obligated to let them inside. You do not have to...Read More - How do wrongful death claims work in New Jersey?
Nov 13, 2024
Losing a loved one due to another’s negligence or wrongful act is an incredibly painful experience. In New Jersey, the law provides a potential pathway to justice for families impacted by a wrongful death. Here is what you should know about wrongful death claims during this difficult time. Who can file a claim? Under New Jersey law, only the executor or administrator of the deceased person’s estate has the authority to file a wrongful death...Read More - Can you “sleep it off” in your car?
Oct 29, 2024
Often, we are out having a few drinks with our friends and don’t feel any kind of buzz. That is until we step outside into the fresh air and realize that we probably shouldn’t be driving. Therefore, we get into our car, lean the seat back and decide to take a brief nap and try to sleep off the effects of the alcohol. The next thing you know, the police are knocking on your window...Read More - 3 common sources of slip-and-fall risk
Oct 24, 2024
Slip-and-falls can occur anytime with little warning. Some people slip because they engage in horseplay, such as running around a swimming pool. In many cases, however, slip-and-fall incidents are an indicator of poor property maintenance. Individuals hurt because they slipped and fell sometimes have the option of pursuing a premises liability insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit against a property owner. The following are some of the circumstances that lead to an increased risk of...Read More - Chemical breath tests fail for all kinds of reasons
Oct 15, 2024
Many people accused of drunk driving choose to plead guilty immediately. They assume that they have very little chance of successfully defending themselves. After all, chemical test results often seem like very compelling, authoritative evidence. Some drivers even begin questioning their own recollections after they fail a breath test. However, chemical testing isn’t as accurate as people believe. There are many reasons for breath tests to return false positives or artificially high results. What factors...Read More - What not to say on jail calls
Oct 2, 2024
Being arrested and locked in a jail cell can be disorienting and scary for anyone. It’s only natural to reach out to those you love for comfort, connection and support through the phone. There’s a catch, however: Those calls are not private. You will be warned early on that jail calls – unless they are to your attorney or meet another narrow exception – may be monitored and recorded. That makes it critically important to...Read More - What is the legal limit for a truck driver in New Jersey?
Sep 15, 2024
In New Jersey, most drivers have to abide by a legal limit of 0.08%. When a police officer gives the driver a breath test, their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) should be below this level. If it’s not, they can be arrested and the court can presume that they were impaired behind the wheel. But this isn’t true for commercial drivers. They have a lower legal limit of 0.04%. This is a significant difference that means...Read More - Are motorcycles more dangerous than cars?
Aug 29, 2024
Your first time riding a motorcycle, you likely feel very nervous and exposed. You are very conscious of how close you are to other traffic and how serious an accident would be. As you gain more experience, though, you may start to feel comfortable. Your skills will develop and you will become a safe rider. Does this mean that riding a motorcycle is not any more dangerous than riding in a car? The fatal accident...Read More - Why police can’t follow suspected drunk drivers into their garages
Aug 21, 2024
How far can law enforcement officers follow a person whom they suspect of driving while under the influence? Can they follow them to their home and into their garage? A New Jersey woman argued that when Sussex County police did that to her back in 2019, they violated her constitutional rights – specifically her Fourth Amendment protection against police entering her home without a warrant. Her first appeal of her DWI conviction was unsuccessful. This...Read More