Swimming pools can be very fun for those who use them, but they also come with a certain level of responsibility. The state of New Jersey has a 50-page document called the Bathing Code. This code dictates how to promote safety while swimming. Who Is Liable for a Swimming Pool Accident in New Jersey? When a swimming pool accident occurs,…

One of the best things about the holidays is spending time with our loved ones. For most Americans, this means traveling long distances to be together with extended family members. Research conducted by Allstate indicates that the average one-way distance to holiday vacation areas is usually over 200 miles for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and other holidays throughout the year. Be Safe…

A personal injury lien may sound surprising at first, especially because many people associate a lien with a piece of property. In that same sense, a personal injury lien is basically a claim to some of your settlement money in your personal injury case. The claim usually comes from medical providers, insurance companies and other third parties that paid any…

The Garden State has many strict laws in place in regard to possession of a controlled substance that carry extremely severe penalties. Generally, the charge will be based on the type of drug and the amounts involved.  The range in these matters can lead to charges resulting in disorderly persons offenses or felony charges.  Punishments in these matters can carry…

The state of New Jersey recently created a hotline for victims of Catholic priest sexual abuse. The hotline has been active for less than two weeks, and operators have already been overwhelmed with calls from all over the state and the rest of the country. The hotline was created as part of a special task force started by New Jersey…