NJ Governor Chris Christie has signed off on a new law that will grant criminal defendants in New Jersey greater access to DNA testing to prove their innocence. State lawmakers formally passed the bill in June. Now the governor has signed the bill into law. As a result, starting in March 2016, NJ criminal defendants …
Imagine this: you and your family are having a party. It’s getting late and, perhaps, a bit rowdy. The neighbors call the police. When the cops arrive, instead of successfully shutting the party down, they turn the place into a crime scene. One couple, Lawrence Rolnick and Kimberly Sorrentino don’t have to imagine that scenario. …
For some women, the idea of going for an annual mammogram is torture. Others see it as a necessary evil. One thing is universal when it comes to mammograms, no woman wants to get that call. The thing is, not all “positive†results are a problem. False positives are common. A recent study revealed women …
Driving is a privilege, not a right, in New Jersey. When you accept your driver’s license, you also agree to certain guidelines issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles and the NJ Police. If you violate any of these rules, a judge has the right to suspend your driving privileges. In fact, there are some …
In the State of new Jersey, occupational diseases are covered by the Workers’ Compensation System. This means that any employee who suffers from an illness or condition developed on the job is entitled to medical treatment, lost wages and, depending on the extent of long-term injuries, a cash settlement. Occupational diseases are those that are …
All motorcycle accidents have the potential of resulting in catastrophic injuries — especially to bikers and their passengers. This is true because, no matter how you view it, motorcyclists are relatively unprotected from the elements and from the multi-ton vehicles they often get hit by. Even helmets, gloves, jackets, boots and other safety gear can’t …
Holiday time is around the corner and most, if not all, retail stores — both brick and mortar and online — have already started their efforts to woo customers with “pre†Black Friday sales. The race is certainly on for the consumer dollar and, when it comes to one of the hottest aisles in any …
It’s interesting that a law with such an archaic name could have such relevance in today’s society. A “dram shop†was an 18th Century British pub that sold gin by the dram (or spoonful). Today, Dram Shop Laws refer to guidelines for holding bars and other liquor-serving establishments responsible for serving people who drive drunk …
It truly is an incredibly difficult concept to fathom. As hard as it is to contemplate getting a cancer diagnosis in the first place, learning you could have avoided some of the pain and suffering you are now facing if only your doctor made a timely diagnosis. There’s no question about it; timely and accurate …
