Among the hazards that drivers face on the road after a snow or ice storm includes snow blowing off of other vehicles, potentially creating a visual distraction or obstruction for vehicles behind. Another common issue includes chunks of ice or frozen, compacted snow falling off other vehicles, creating hazards on the roadway if other vehicles crash into the ice or…

Many workers in New Jersey take on seasonal jobs rather than working in a single job year-round. Common seasonal jobs in New Jersey include summer jobs with businesses on the Jersey Shore, and holiday season jobs working in hospitality or retail. But as a seasonal worker, you might wonder what your legal rights are if you are hurt on the…

You probably don’t even think about the possibility of being injured in a slip and fall accident while you are shopping at the supermarket or grocery store. But slip and falls represent one of the most frequently occurring types of accidents in supermarkets. In many cases, the supermarket may have liability for a customer’s injuries from a slip and fall…

We all know that we are not supposed to get behind the wheel after having consumed alcoholic beverages. When someone does drive a car while intoxicated by alcohol and causes an accident, they can be held liable to compensate the victims of the accident for the personal injuries and property damage those victims have incurred.  However, when a driver is…

Many of us choose to travel to visit family and friends during the holiday season. Unfortunately, the combination of increased traffic, motorists driving on unfamiliar roads, and the potential for adverse late fall/winter weather conditions can make holiday driving particularly treacherous. Motorists who drive somewhere for the holidays should practice defensive driving, or the practice of using driving strategies and…