Traffic accidents are on the rise across the state – a fact that a quick glance at the local news confirms. • Mount Arlington, NJ Police Officer Killed in Car Crash (October 18, 2011) • Highland Park. NJ Man Is Struck by Two Vehicles (October 21, 2011) • Woman Fatally…
It has been calculated that driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol can cost a driver up to $10,000 in fines, insurance surcharges and related expenses. (1) That cost can skyrocket depending on the severity of a resulting accident. Last week, a New Jersey jury awarded $3,375,000 to Ernesto…
Severe storms, fluctuating temperatures and flooding all wreak havoc on our roadways, creating minefields of potholes for motorists and cyclists to navigate. Damages from these road hazards can range from blown tires, pricey alignment adjustments, physical injuries and, in some cases, even death. How far does the responsibility of local…
For the dog lovers among us, our pets are family. We pamper them, we love them and, when they die, we grieve them. But with dog ownership comes responsibility and there are laws to assure those responsibilities are met. Most states, including New Jersey, hold dog owners responsible for damages…
New Jersey will soon have to design a new test for screening candidates for municipal and county police sergeant positions according to a settlement reached between the U.S. Justice Department and the State. (1) In January 2010, the Justice Department filed suit in U.S. District Court in Newark alleging that…
When the job market is as tight as it is now, few workers are willing to make waves and risk losing their employment. But should workers risk their health and safety or that of their co-workers or the public just to keep a job? There are a number of laws,…
As rising temperatures lure more people to the water, boaters are reminded to use caution and stay safe. In under one month, three fatal boating accidents occurred in the waters surrounding New Jersey: *A Lacey Township man was reported missing and presumed dead after being knocked from a speedboat, apparently…
Reminiscent of the question which came first – the chicken or the egg, New Jersey courts recently had to deal with the dilemma of which contributed more to an Edison woman’s death – her less-than-healthy, personal lifestyle or her sedentary work conditions. This case rose from a workers’ compensation claim…
Earlier this month the New Jersey Supreme Court issued a divisive ruling that, in effect, allows drivers convicted of driving under the influence to sue the bars that served them. (1) The split decision (5-2) relates to a 2009 lawsuit filed by Frederick Voss against Tiffany’s Restaurant, Toms River, NJ.…
When a South Jersey woman fell behind on her maintenance fees and her condominium association responded by revoking her privileges to certain amenities, she filed a discrimination complaint. The condo association is now expected to pay $10,000 in settlement of that complaint. (1) Mary Lou Frisch was in arrears on…