It's a common misassumption that the terms "police misconduct" and "police brutality" are interchangeable. Under the law, though, police misconduct is a much broader term that includes police brutality. Police brutality necessarily involves the use of force, whether...
GETTING COMPENSATION WHEN YOU HAVE BEEN INJURED BY A DRUNK DRIVER
When you have been hurt in a car accident involving a drunk driver, obtaining damages to cover your losses may be more challenging than in other types of motor vehicle accidents. Statistics show that many persons causing accidents while driving drunk are repeat...
THE LEGAL GUIDELINES FOR SOBRIETY CHECKPOINTS IN NEW JERSEY
Under the 4th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, citizens have a right to be free from "unreasonable search and seizure." This rule of law requires probable cause before a police officer may search you, your home or your vehicle, and requires probable cause for a law...
CONSTRUCTION SITE ACCIDENTS INVOLVING SITE DEBRIS
It's a pretty common occurrence for contractors, subs and suppliers to leave materials strewn across a construction site. But just because it happens doesn't mean that you can't rightfully seek compensation when you've been injured as a result.Owners, developers,...
