After an injury, most workers want to see their own doctor. However, this might pose a risk later when trying to receive Worker’s Compensation benefits. However, workers are not required to go to one specific doctor, even if one is…
The last week of August, lawsuits against Consolidated Rail Corp. were tossed out by the Third Circuit. The lawsuits were in lieu of a 2012 train derailment and chemical spill that happened in Paulsboro, New Jersey. According to the panel,…
Under the law, it is understood legal authorities need a warrant for search, seizure and arrests, but the law is more nuanced than the average citizen may realize. In some cases, a warrant is not required but it must be…
In Grawehr v. Twnshp. of E. Hanover, N.J. Super. App. Div., a respondent filed for benefits after slipping and falling due to ice in one of the parking lots at the appellant’s headquarters. This slip and fall accident resulted in…
Those who have been charged with a non-violent crime may be eligible to serve their sentence at home, typically when prisons are overcrowded or as a way to mitigate the expenses of the prison system. Those who have committed violent…
It’s not uncommon for police to have a vehicle towed. In some cases, a driver is not validly licensed, does not have proof of insurance or is being arrested. When this happens, the police tow the vehicle either for safekeeping…
Not every legal case has to be presented in front of a judge and jury. In many cases, it makes more sense to have a mediator that acts in the interests of both parties and leaves everyone feeling as though…
In general, bankruptcy debtors don’t typically enter major transactions when someone is going through bankruptcy without the Trustee and the Court’s approval. However, in some cases, the ability to purchase a vehicle or refinance when you have already made the…
Contracts are agreements between two parties that ensure that both parties understand their obligations to one another. Contracts are written with the intention that both parties are legally bound by their terms, and to protect both sides in case there…
When someone is released on probation, they can rejoin society and the community but with a specific set of requirements for their release. This can include drug testing, regular meetings with a probation officer, and even electronic location monitoring. The…