What Conduct Constitutes a Breach of the Standard of Care? Though an insurance policy is a contract that gives you the legal right to sue for breach of contract in certain circumstances, it's also common for policyholders to seek compensation … [Read more...]
Insurance Broker Malpractice
Is There a Difference between an Insurance Broker and an Insurance Agent? When you're looking to manage risk with an insurance policy, whether for an automobile, home, or other property, you have options regarding where to shop. You can use an … [Read more...]
Traffic Tickets in New Jersey
Deciding Whether to Fight a Ticket Traffic tickets often have consequences—there can be significant fines and you might have points added to your driving record, potentially increasing your insurance premium. Is it worth trying to challenge a … [Read more...]
Winter Work Accidents in New Jersey
Minimizing the Risk of Weather-Related Slip-and-Falls In New Jersey, winters can be brutal, with temperatures in the teens and 20s for much of January and February and nearly two feet of snow over the course of the season. If your job requires you … [Read more...]
New Jersey Law Governing Snow and Ice on a Vehicle
Legal Requirements | Potential Penalties Winters in New Jersey can be a dangerous time to be on the road, especially when snow is heavy and winds are blowing. In such conditions, it's critical that motorists have optimal visibility of the roadway … [Read more...]
Fighting a Traffic Ticket in New Jersey
Can You Gain Access to a Police Officer's Notes and Other Documentation? A common misperception is that, when it comes to New Jersey traffic tickets, there's no point challenging the citation, as it's your word against the police officer's … [Read more...]
New Jersey’s Point-Based Driving Records
How the System Works and the Consequences of Accumulating Points In New Jersey, when you're convicted of or plead guilty to a traffic violation, you can expect to pay a fine. In addition, you may have points added to your driving record. The Point … [Read more...]
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What to Expect in New Jersey Municipal Court
How New Jersey Handles Moving Violations The state of New Jersey uses somewhat different terminology to identify minor criminal infractions, referring to them generally as "disorderly persons offenses." Disorderly persons offenses include a wide … [Read more...]
Traffic Violations in New Jersey
An Overview of the Legal Process for Resolving a Traffic Citation It happens to most of us at some point. You're behind the wheel and get distracted, thinking about work or adjusting the volume on the radio. The next thing you know, there's a … [Read more...]