If police suspect drivers of driving under the influence of alcohol, they will most likely request that the driver submit a breath test. This position can be incredibly stressful. You may not know how to respond. Plus, news reports and studies began to question the...
Year: 2022
Working with you on your family law needs
Family law matters can be complicated, there’s no doubt about it. For divorcing couples, several different issues can be tied up in one proceeding – property and debt division, alimony, child custody and child support, for example. Child custody and support can also...
What should you do after a dog bite?
After a dog bite, you should treat the injury immediately to lower the risk of bacterial or other injuries. Around one in five bites require medical care. Get away Your first step after a dog bite is to get away from the dog. This lowers the chances of further injury...
New Jersey safety campaign could result in more DUI/DWI arrests
In New Jersey, drivers who get behind the wheel after using alcohol or drugs place themselves in jeopardy of an arrest with all the potential consequences that accompany a conviction. This is not an issue limited to specific demographics like college students who went...
Learn about the dangers of drowsy driving
By now, most Hackensack residents are aware of the risks posed by drunk or distracted driving. However, drowsy driving is a major problem on New Jersey’s busy highways, as well, contributing to many catastrophic motor vehicle accidents. Lack of sleep and busy lives...
Many truck accidents are the result of poor training
Hackensack area drivers know that trucks have a major presence on area roads. Although trucks are important for moving goods around the country, they can also be difficult to share the road with. If you are involved in an accident involving a truck, chances are the...
Understanding the effects of drunk driving accidents
If a person is hit by a drunk driver and is injured, it can have a devastating impact on his or her life. In addition to expensive medical bills, the victim may lose time away from work to heal and it can have a financial impact on the family members that rely on him...
Did a property owner’s failure to inspect cause your injuries?
A slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall accident can occur anywhere. A retail store may have torn carpet that causes you trip, a medical office may have a freshly mopped floor that isn’t marked as wet, and spills in a grocery story can be hard to notice until it’s too late....
Child custody 101 in New Jersey
Being a parent is one of life’s greatest joys, so if you are facing divorce the realization that you may not have your child in your care every day can be distressing. Still, you want to do what is best for your child and that includes developing legal custody...
Tenants have rights in slip and fall accidents
Slip and falls are the second leading cause of injuries in this county. Tenants are not exempt from these accidents and may file lawsuits against landlords who did not take reasonable measures to prevent slip and falls. Causes Many defects and conditions at rental...