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- Don’t let your IID cause a distracted driving crash
Jun 20, 2021
New Jersey law requires that just about anyone convicted of DUI or DWI have an ignition interlock device (IID) installed in their vehicle to drive legally. How long it needs to remain installed will depend on the seriousness of the offense – namely the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level and whether the charge was a first-time offense. That can mean having an IID from a few months to as long as four years for a...Read More - Car wrecks are a primary cause of spinal cord injury
Jun 9, 2021
Spinal cord injuries are catastrophic and can sometimes lead to permanent paralysis. While there are many causes of these injuries, car accidents are among the most prominent. People who have a spinal cord injury might not ever return to the quality of life they had before the injury. They face many new challenges, some of which can be very complex. Even if they aren’t paralyzed, they can still have many health complications, such as nerve...Read More - Can alcohol be a defense against domestic violence charges?
May 22, 2021
Domestic violence is one of the most common violent offenses that occurs in New Jersey. There are arguably dozens of domestic violence incidents that occur for every one that someone reports to the police. Even when the police go out to a disturbance, they often don’t arrest either party. When they do, they might aggressively charge the person they think is responsible for the situation. Some circumstances involving domestic violence have a clear imbalance of...Read More - Criminal accusations and convictions can have far-reaching implications
May 10, 2021
Many people take the saying “innocent until proven guilty” to mean that someone who’s facing criminal charges won’t have any restrictions placed upon them for a crime unless they’re found guilty of it. This is a serious misunderstanding that people often have, though. Some defendants have restrictions imposed upon them long before their case proceeds to trial. The consequences that you may face if convicted of an offense may be significantly more limiting. The limits...Read More - What is implied consent in a DWI?
Apr 29, 2021
You may feel nervous or intimidated if the police stop you while driving. It can make it hard to think straight, and you could make costly errors. Understanding what to do and what not to do in the event of a police stop is essential. It prevents turning a minor problem into a major one. One area many people worsen their situation is failing to understand implied consent. If you get behind the wheel, the...Read More - How can your family pay for a funeral after a fatal car crash?
Apr 28, 2021
Money is usually the last thing you want to think about when dealing with a sudden loss. When you kiss your loved one goodbye before they left, you would never have imagined that you wouldn’t see them again. Denial and anger about the irreversible damage done to your family by one person’s bad decisions can overwhelm you and make it hard for you to live your daily life, let alone consider the long-term implications of...Read More - Who is responsible for the injuries caused by a violent dog?
Mar 9, 2021
In movies, violent dogs often fall into only a handful of breeds traditionally used for protection or fighting. In reality, any kind of dog, including a fluffy-looking Pomeranian or a well-manicured poodle could become vicious and bite someone. Factors ranging from previous trauma the dog experienced to bad genetics might lead to unpredictable aggression and violence. Dog bite attacks can lead to significant injuries that require expensive emergency care and reconstructive plastic surgery. In some...Read More - When car crash victims suffer a TMJ disorder
Oct 12, 2020
Perhaps a negligent driver collided with you in New Jersey and left you dealing with broken bones and other injuries. Perhaps one of those injuries was a TMJ disorder, in which case you may want to know more about their nature. Accidents are, after all, only one way for TMJ disorders to arise. Sometimes, these conditions are genetic or come about as the result of arthritis. TMJ stands for the temporomandibular joint. There’s one such...Read More - Hard-braking events may raise frequency of car collisions
Jul 23, 2020
You were driving in or around East Brunswick, New Jersey, and you found yourself in an accident with a negligent or reckless driver. Let’s say that your losses are so severe that PIP insurance will not cover them. In that case, you may have good grounds for a claim against that driver’s auto insurance company. In this state, victims of a two-car crash who are 50% or less at fault can be eligible for damages,...Read More - Higher caffeine consumption may cause more truckers to crash
Apr 20, 2020
A U.K. expert on transportation safety has found that long-term caffeine consumption raises the risk for an accident among truck drivers. Perhaps you were injured at the hands of a trucker here in New Jersey and are wondering just how it happened. It could be that this habit of high caffeine consumption was an indirect cause. Crash investigators and medical experts would be able to tell you more. Results of the study The study involved...Read More