Those who see to their estate planning early on in their lives in Ocean County are to be commended. Yet circumstances can change over time, and the wishes and desires of a testator may evolve with them to the point of him or her wanting to completely change his or her...
Year: 2018
Reviewing New Jersey’s dram shop laws
Given the danger that drunk drivers pose to other motorists in Ocean County, you might question how is that such people are allowed to driver after drinking. You might expect one's friend or acquaintance to not allow him or her to get behind the wheel after having had...
What are damages per quod?
Many often question why one would file a wrongful death lawsuit in Ocean County given that no monetary reward can bring his or her loved one back. While that assumption overlooks the fact that you and others who suffer through the unexpected loss of a loved one...
Reviewing New Jersey’s workers’ compensation requirements
Workplace injuries are a major obstacle to professional productivity in Ocean County. For this reason, most would assume that any and all local companies would want to ensure that they have every available resource in place to not only protect their staffs from such...
The Glasgow Coma Scale explained
It is never easy to learn that a family member or close friend suffered a brain injury in Ocean County. His or her head trauma might permanently alter what he or she is physically and mentally able to do (as well as what your responsibility to him or her may be going...
What to do if you are in an accident in a rental car
Tourists flock to Toms River every year during the summer. There are numerous attractions to enjoy, from spending time on the beach to hiking through nature trails. During your vacation, you may need to rent a car. It is a convenient way to get around, but...
Can you skip probate altogether?
Whenever talk of estate planning comes up in Ocean County, you likely hear the same topic again and again: Avoid probate at all costs! Why is that? Most assume that the probate process will almost always be protracted, which will inevitably result in inordinate...
The risks associated with rideshare driving
On a daily basis, people employed in various fields run the risk of being involved in a motor vehicle collision while they drive to or from work or run errands for their employer. However, some workers, such as rideshare drivers, face a particularly high chance of...
Household cleansers contain dangerous ingredients
The “Tide Pod Challenge” that swept the Internet in January of this year is just one example of several potentially dangerous household products of which New Jersey residents should be aware. What may have started as a bad joke became something much...
What benefits does Workers’ Compensation offer?
The purpose of New Jersey’s Workers’ Compensation system is to provide injured workers the means of recouping lost wages and medical costs after seven days of missed work. In return for this safety net, the worker and the business both forego their...