Benefits All New Jerseyans This past August, Acting Governor Nicholas Scutari (who was serving in that position while Governor Phil Murphy was at the Democratic National Convention) signed into law S2822/A3986, which increases the contingency fee cap for attorneys in workers’ compensation cases from 20 percent to 25 percent. Scutari, the New Jersey Senate President …

By participating in college sports, athletes can enhance their physical fitness, learn teamwork, and hone their skills—but they also put themselves at risk. To mitigate these risks, students, parents, and coaches should understand the common accidents that can occur during collegiate athletics and what to do if an injury does occur. Though the exact accidents …

NJ Resident Sentenced for Sex Crimes Oscar Castaneda of Guttenberg of New Jersey was recently sentenced to 60 years in prison for raping two pre-teen girls who were the granddaughters of his wife. The girls thought of him as a grandfather and trusted him, but were put in a position where they were regularly raped …

A dog bite will leave more than just a few teeth marks on your arm. Whether it’s a resident jogging through the neighborhood, a small child walking to school, a mail carrier delivering packages, or anyone else who happens to be passing by a yard containing a potentially dangerous dog, a victim of a dog …

If you have a criminal record, you may find that starting over with a clean slate can be somewhat challenging, particularly when it comes to finding a job. These days, many employers will run background checks on all applicants, or you will be required to disclose any prior convictions during the application process. The following …

A prescription drug error is a specific type of medical malpractice that can have devastating consequences. When a medication error results, it can be the result of many things, including the following: Wrong Medication A patient might receive the wrong medication and there are a few different ways this can happen. If the patient fills …

An accident or injury can happen anywhere, at any place, and at any time. Working a seemingly safe job can still result in an injury under certain circumstances. Although it can be difficult to predict whether working in a certain industry will be risky or safe for the most part, the following industries tend to …

Every driver dreads seeing those flashing red and blue lights in their rearview mirror. After pleading and apologizing, you get hit with the even more dreaded traffic citation. There are a lot of negative consequences that come along with traffic tickets, but many drivers instantly see (and focus on) the ticket amount they’re required to …

When it comes to consumer product recalls, you’ve likely heard about your fair share of them. From foods to cars, some product recalls are simply precautionary and only affect a small percentage of customers, whereas others are much more serious and might affect most (or all) customers. Hearing about a product getting recalled is one thing, …

If your car is suddenly being searched, it can easily catch you off guard and make you feel violated. However, there are times when you may be suddenly subjected to a car search. Not all car searches are warranted and they don’t always have a legitimate reason behind them. But there are times when a …