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  • If Patron Has Been Overserved, Can You Sue The Bar If They Cause An Accident?

    Posted on: January 02, 2019

    As we draw to the end of one year and the start of a new one, plenty of people are celebrating, either at restaurants, bars and clubs or in the homes of friends or family members where they’ve been overserved. Despite concerted efforts to educate the public about the dangers…

  • How Long Do You Have to Be Separated to File for Divorce In New Jersey?

    Posted on: December 12, 2018

    Though deciding to get divorced is never an easy decision, residents of the state of New Jersey can take some comfort in the fact that the state has made divorce a relatively straightforward process, especially as compared to the laws in our neighboring state of Pennsylvania. In Pennsylvania, couples seeking…

  • Most Common Sources Of Food Poisoning From Thanksgiving Dinner

    Posted on: November 20, 2018

    Just in time for Thanksgiving dinner comes an announcement that over 150 people have been sickened by food poisoning from turkey over the last year, and one person has actually died. Making matters worse is the fact that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that the salmonella…

  • What Can New Jersey Learn from Canada’s Decision to Legalize Marijuana?

    Posted on: October 17, 2018

    Canada recently passed a law making marijuana legal throughout the country. In the United States, the question of legalizing marijuana is discussed on a state by state basis, and the state of New Jersey is considering bringing the issue up for a vote in the not-too-distant future. In looking at…

  • Is There A Limit to the Amount of Damages from Dangerous Property Claims?

    Posted on: October 05, 2018

    A personal injury lawsuit seeks compensation for damages that a person has suffered as a result of another person’s negligence or wrongful actions. There are many different types of personal injury lawsuits that can be filed, including medical malpractice, automobile accidents, and slip and fall accidents. One area in which…

  • When to Pay the Traffic Fine or Seek Legal Help

    Posted on: September 25, 2018

    Of all the things you could spend your money on, traffic violation fines have to be the absolute worst. There’s nothing quite like the way that you kick yourself if you’ve been pulled over for speeding, and the feeling is even worse if you think that the charge is unwarranted….

  • Why You Should Alert Your Child’s School About Your Divorce

    Posted on: August 22, 2018

    Whether you and your spouse are going through a divorce or have already been divorced for years, you may think your marital status is a personal thing, and that there’s no need to share it with outsiders, including your child’s school community. Unfortunately, failing to inform your child’s teacher of…

  • The Best Apps to Prevent Drinking and Driving

    Posted on: August 10, 2018

    Drinking and driving is widely acknowledged as a societal evil, but it’s also an incredibly easy mistake to make. Whether you’re visiting with friends and have a drink or two too many, are at a company celebration or wedding, or even had just one glass of wine on an empty…

  • Can You Sue a Sunscreen Company for your Burn?

    Posted on: July 20, 2018

    Most people think of sunburn as an uncomfortable mistake and a minor problem, but it can be a significant personal injury. People have required hospitalization as a result of 2nd and 3rd-degree burns, and it’s well known that sun exposure leads to aging of the skin and to skin cancer….

  • What Fireworks are Legal in Pennsylvania?

    Posted on: July 06, 2018

    If you live in the state of Pennsylvania, you may have noticed a big shift in the number of fireworks you heard being set off in your neighborhood. If so, you can thank Governor Tom Wolf and members of the state’s legislature, which passed a new state law in October…