Certain congressional leaders have been continuously pushing for an end to qualified immunity as part of sweeping police reforms around the nation -- along with bans on problem behaviors like no-knock warrants, carotid holds and chokeholds. So far, there’s been a lot...
Work injuries are common in New Jersey. Whether it is a construction worker who fell from a significant height or an office worker with carpal tunnel syndrome, workers’ compensation is available for those who are unable to work no matter the type of tasks that they...
A motor vehicle accident may cause serious injuries that could take weeks, months or years to fully recover from. Furthermore, if you're involved in a crash while traveling on a New Jersey highway, you may incur thousands of dollars in property damage. Therefore, it's...
Police officers in New Jersey have dangerous jobs, and they use force during about 1 in 30 arrests to either overcome a resisting suspect; prevent him or her from fleeing; or protect themselves, their colleagues, or members of the public from harm. State guidelines...
If you were to go off what you see depicted on television, you'd assume that most criminal cases ended up going to trial. That's far from the reality, though. Statistics show that about 90% of all criminal cases end with a plea deal. There are various reasons why...
Driving an automobile allows people to travel almost anywhere they want to go. With that said, some roads are more dangerous than others. Certain highways throughout New Jersey are where thousands of accidents occur each year. Here's a closer look at some of the most...
One of the top concerns for virtually all motor vehicle accident victims is financial compensation. It is not because people are greedy. It is because crashes can lead to financial hardships. Victims typically incur big medical bills and miss time at work, especially...
In New Jersey, injuries can happen in any kind of employment, but people who work in industries where they are required to be around heavy items, use complicated equipment and trust others to adhere to safety protocol are generally more vulnerable. Those who work in a...
Currently, ignition interlock devices (IIDs) aren’t mandated by New Jersey law for first-time DWI offenders unless their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is determined to be at least .15% (nearly twice the legal limit). However, a judge can order that anyone who...
In the state of New Jersey, personal injury cases are decided using a modified comparative negligence system. This means that you could be deemed partially liable for any damages that you incur in a car accident. There are several pieces of evidence that you might be...
