What Landlords Need To Know In New Jersey, renting an apartment to another person entails more than simply handing over a set of keys and collecting regular rent payments. As a landlord, there are a number of things you can and cannot do. Here are … [Read more...]
What To Do After a Car Accident in New Jersey?
Being involved in a car accident—whether minor or severe—can be stressful and confusing. Knowing the right steps to take immediately can protect your financial interests, health, and legal rights. New Jersey has specific laws governing accidents, … [Read more...]
How Much Is Your Personal Injury Claim Worth in New Jersey?
What Damages Can You Expect to Recover? You've been hurt in a motor vehicle accident or a slip and fall caused by the negligence of another person. You have a right to seek full and fair compensation for your losses. How much is your personal injury … [Read more...]
Wrongful Death Claims in NJ: The Key Facts
What Must You Prove to Recover Damages for the Accidental Death of a Loved One? You've lost a beloved family member in a car or truck accident, or because of a slip and fall. Can you file a wrongful death claim against the party who caused the … [Read more...]
How Do You File a Personal Injury Claim in New Jersey?
What Steps Must You Take To Seek Compensation? You've been involved in an accident or suffered some type of injury because of the carelessness of another person. You may be unable to work, now or for the foreseeable future. You may have extensive … [Read more...]
Civil Litigation in New Jersey
What Are the Steps Involved When You File a Civil Lawsuit? You've suffered some type of loss because of the wrongful act of another person or entity. Maybe you've been hurt because of someone else's carelessness. Perhaps you entered into a contract … [Read more...]
What Are the Legal Penalties for a First-Time DUI/DWI Conviction in New Jersey
What Are the Potential Fines? How Much Jail Time Can You Face? Are There Other Criminal Sanctions? You've been pulled over by police. Maybe it was for a minor traffic violation, or maybe they suspected you were driving while impaired. They asked if … [Read more...]
Will a DUI/DWI Become Part of a Permanent Record in New Jersey?
Will It Give You a Criminal Record? Can It Be Found on a Background Check? The potential consequences of a conviction for drunk driving in New Jersey are significant. In addition to fines and potential jail time, you can lose your driving … [Read more...]
New Jersey Lifts Ban on Plea Bargains for DWI Cases
N.J. Supreme Court Opinion Withdraws Restriction in DWI Prosecutions When you've been charged with a crime, one of the options your attorney may present to you is the opportunity to enter into a plea bargain, where you agree to admit to a lesser … [Read more...]
Are Sobriety Checkpoints Legal in New Jersey?
Can Law Enforcement Officers Legally Screen Drivers for DUI/DWI? In previous blogs, we have stressed that, in order to pull you over while driving, police officers must have reasonable suspicion to believe that you have committed or are committing a … [Read more...]
