The batteries died in my speedlite and Ginger thought it was now safe to look into the camera and smile. BURN! Pop up built-in flash! (Photo credit: colorblindPICASO) You may consider Rover a member of the family, but the NJ State Supreme Court does not, at least when it comes…
138-365 Retake of Daily Shoot DS132 Sidewalk Scene (Photo credit: krossbow) Who is responsible for maintaining sidewalks in New Jersey? The answer to that question is about as gray as the concrete the sidewalks are made from, but it can be very important to anyone involved in an accident resulting…
New Jersey Route 12 in Hunterdon County. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) The warm weather sees an influx of motorcycles on the State’s roadways and, with that, a greater potential for serious traffic accidents. If you or someone you know is involved in a motorcycle accident, particularly in Hunterdon County, the personal…
English: A cat on a car. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) There is lots of talk in New Jersey lately about distracted driving. Most of those discussions revolve around talking and/or texting on cell phones while behind the wheel. There is another form of distracted driving that New Jerseyans — pet lovers…
A picture of my dog. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) A recent national survey of pet owners disclosed that 39% of all households in the U.S. include at least one dog. (1) That equates to a lot of people enjoying the benefits of their canine companions, but with those benefits come responsibilities,…
English: Barking Dog (Photo credit: Wikipedia) You may be entitled to recover damages through a personal injury lawsuit if the injuries you have suffered are due to the negligence of others. Laws governing personal injury cases vary by state and the lawsuits themselves can be complex. The following provides some…
A Chevrolet Malibu involved in a rollover crash (Photo credit: Wikipedia) A motor vehicle accident can shake up even an experienced driver. Staying calm and following a few basic steps can help you collect insurance claims or file a personal injury lawsuit if it comes to that. First, stay at…
Texting on a qwerty keypad phone (Photo credit: Wikipedia) By now most people are aware that distracted driving – particularly talking or, perhaps worse, texting on cell phones – is to blame for an increasing number of motor vehicle accidents. Studies show texting drivers have a slower reaction time than…
Schloss Rosenstein (Photo credit: Sapperlott) Earlier this month, a $4.2 million settlement of a lawsuit against the Ramsey School District by the family of a former student who was left paralyzed as a result of a bullying incident was announced. This settlement is thought to be the largest yet in…
Fischerhude Chruch (Photo credit: Wikipedia) A New Jersey State appeals court recently ruled that a trial judge acted too quickly when granting summary judgment to a Hudson County church involved in a slip-and-fall lawsuit, proving that where responsibility lies in such accidents is not always clear-cut. (1) In November 2008,…