Many parents don’t realize that they can be held legally liable for the acts of their minor children. Almost every state has enacted some version of this kind of law, although the specifics vary, and it usually applies to both intentional and negligent acts committed by the child.
Category: Personal Injury Laws
Driver Distraction Responsible for 1.4 Million Automobile Crashes in the Past Decade
Distracted driving is a serious problem throughout the nation for drivers of all ages as well as cyclists, pedestrians and everyone who shares the road.
New Jersey Domestic Violence Laws
Domestic Violence is a serious and widespread problem in the United States. New Jersey has enacted a set of laws that help protect victims of abuse. If you are a victim of domestic abuse, please contact your local police department as soon as possible for help. The first step in getting a formal order … Continue reading New Jersey Domestic Violence Laws
New Jersey Wrongful Death Lawsuits
New Jersey defines a wrongful death as a death “caused by a wrongful act, neglect or default of another”. The conditions that caused the death must be such that, if the deceased person had lived, they would have been able to bring a personal injury claim to court. In this respect, a wrongful death … Continue reading New Jersey Wrongful Death Lawsuits
New Jersey Dog Bite Statutes
More than half the states make the dog owner liable if their dog causes an injury, whether or not the owner had reason to think their dog was dangerous. Although commonly called dog-bite statutes, many of these state laws cover all kinds of injuries inflicted by dogs, not only bites. The New Jersey Dog Bite … Continue reading New Jersey Dog Bite Statutes
New Jersey Personal Injury Guidelines
This article will attempt to answer some of your questions regarding the New Jersey laws that will affect your injury case, whether you are involved in an insurance company settlement or a personal injury lawsuit. Time Limits for New Jersey Personal Injury Lawsuits The first, and most important rule to understand in any case, … Continue reading New Jersey Personal Injury Guidelines
New Jersey Wrongful Death Lawsuits
New Jersey defines a wrongful death as a death “caused by a wrongful act, neglect or default of another”. The conditions that caused the death must be such that, if the deceased person had lived, they would have been able to bring a personal injury claim to court. In this respect, a wrongful death … Continue reading New Jersey Wrongful Death Lawsuits
Driver Distraction Responsible for 1.4 Million New Jersey Crashes in the Past Decade
Distracted driving is a serious problem throughout the nation for drivers of all ages as well as cyclists, pedestrians and everyone who shares the road. New Jersey’s Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman recently put the problem into perspective, saying more than one million crashes in the past decade involved a distraction of some kind. … Continue reading Driver Distraction Responsible for 1.4 Million New Jersey Crashes in the Past Decade
New Jersey Personal Injury Guidelines
This article will attempt to answer some of your questions regarding the New Jersey laws that will affect your injury case, whether you are involved in an insurance company settlement or a personal injury lawsuit. Time Limits for New Jersey Personal Injury Lawsuits The first, and most important rule to understand in any … Continue reading New Jersey Personal Injury Guidelines
New Jersey Wrongful Death Lawsuits
New Jersey defines a wrongful death as a death “caused by a wrongful act, neglect or default of another”. The conditions that caused the death must be such that, if the deceased person had lived, they would have been able to bring a personal injury claim to court. In this respect, a wrongful death … Continue reading New Jersey Wrongful Death Lawsuits


