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- What is fatigued driving?
Mar 4, 2024
Adults lead busy lives, but that doesn’t mean they don’t’ need adequate rest. This is especially true for people who are driving because operating a vehicle while fatigued is a serious safety issue. Fatigued driving is an issue because it has the same effects as alcohol on driving abilities. Once a driver has been awake for 18 hours, the results are the same as having a blood alcohol concentration of .05%. By 20 hours without...Read More - Two everyday traumatic brain injury risks we all face
Feb 18, 2024
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are often associated with high-impact sports, but the reality is they can strike from many different corners. While playing sports like football remains a significant contributor, it is crucial to understand other TBI risks. What you learn may equip you to recognize and avoid dangerous situations. Just as importantly, it can help guide you if you have already suffered a TBI. A slip or trip and fall It sounds so insignificant...Read More - 3 tips for fighting a restraining order
Feb 5, 2024
If someone files for a restraining order against you, consider fighting it. Even though it may not appear on a typical background check since it’s not a criminal offense, it’s a civil order that can be found in publicly searchable court records and police databases. Below are three tips for fighting it: 1. Gather evidence One can apply for a temporary restraining order (TRO) if they are a victim of domestic violence or when seeking...Read More - What are your rights during a traffic stop?
Jan 18, 2024
The police can perform traffic stops on drivers who are suspected of committing a crime. The police use traffic stops to gather evidence against drivers to help determine if there is a need for an arrest. Drivers may be asked to answer questions, submit to searches or perform sobriety tests. Many drivers feel helpless when they are pulled over by the police. However, drivers who understand their constitutional rights may be able to protect themselves...Read More - The cost of speeding in a highway construction or repair zone
Jan 4, 2024
Sometimes it feels like you encounter a highway work zone only when you can’t afford to be slowed down. These areas often require those in two or three lanes to merge into one or for traffic in two directions to take turns going through one lane. There may be signs and/or workers directing you into a detour route. Any work zone (referred to as “area of highway construction or repair” under New Jersey law) requires...Read More - Can someone intentionally avoid a New Jersey DUI checkpoint?
Jan 2, 2024
Certain types of law enforcement encounters are not voluntary. Someone who sees the flashing lights of a police cruiser behind them in traffic generally needs to pull over for a traffic stop. However, other enforcement actions give drivers an opportunity to make a choice. Consider DUI checkpoints. New Jersey police departments can potentially conduct driving under the influence (DUI) checkpoints to screen drivers for signs of intoxication. DUI checkpoints can result in dozens of arrests...Read More - The role of the pain and suffering multiplier in injury claims
Dec 22, 2023
If someone else’s negligence or recklessness in an accident causes you harm, you may be able to recover compensation. Part of the compensation you may be entitled to is “pain and suffering.” However, as an intangible factor, many people wonder how compensation for this is calculated. The answer lies with the pain and suffering multiplier. Learn more about it and how it works here. The pain and suffering multiplier The pain and suffering multiplier is...Read More - How should I address a false domestic violence claim?
Dec 7, 2023
Domestic violence is a grave concern that affects countless lives. However, in the pursuit of justice, it’s crucial to acknowledge that false claims of domestic violence can also surface, causing significant damage to individuals and relationships. Navigating a false domestic violence claim can be a challenging and distressing experience. Suppose this is your current predicament; you may need strategies to address and counter such allegations. False accusations can have severe consequences, affecting your personal life,...Read More - Driving near large commercial trucks poses many hazards
Nov 21, 2023
Most trucks allowed to operate on public roadways do not seem very threatening, especially compared to tractor-trailers. However, accidents involving dump trucks happen nevertheless, often leaving victims with severe or catastrophic injuries. Like other trucks, these utilitarian vehicles pose specific auto accident hazards to nearby motorists and pedestrians. Here are a few reasons dump truck accidents can occur. Multiple blind spots Semi-trucks have blind spots that make it hard for the operator to see vehicles...Read More - Doing the right thing can save you from drug charges
Nov 6, 2023
There’s no question that overdose deaths from opioids, fentanyl and other illegal and dangerous drugs are at epidemic levels in this country. In an effort to prevent at least some of them, most states, including New Jersey, have enacted “Good Samaritan” or immunity laws to protect people who get help for someone who appears to be overdosing from facing criminal charges for their own possession and use of drugs. Each state’s law differs somewhat in...Read More