Brake hoses and tubing will be the focus of Brake Safety Week in 2020, says the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance. Every year, the CVSA holds this weeklong brake inspection spree to ensure that truckers in New Jersey and across North America are holding up brake...
Morristown New Jersey General Law Blog
If you’re divorced, you could be owed more Social Security
In New Jersey and across the country, many people do not understand how divorce impacts Social Security benefits. You could potentially be owed additional benefits. How do I qualify for Social Security benefits in the case of divorce? First off, it is essential to...
Eight tips for employees on staying safe
Employees in New Jersey, whatever industry they work in, can face a host of dangers, so they will want to take the following eight tips into account. First, they should be aware of their surroundings at all times and note the hazards posed by things like heavy...
Tips for managing co-parenting challenges
Parents in New Jersey who are going through a separation may think that co-parenting with their ex is an impossible task. Though people cannot change the behavior of others, they can reflect on their own actions that could be making things harder for their children....
What to say to kids during a divorce
New Jersey is a good place to raise a family. However, that does not make it easier to break the news of a divorce to a child. Even if parents live close to each other after the separation, it can take some time for kids to get used to a new routine. There are some...
Pedestrian deaths in 2019 estimated to have reached 6,590
There were some 6,590 pedestrian deaths in 2019, according to a report from the Governors Highway Safety Administration. Since only partial data exists for 2019, this is only an estimate. If it's accurate, this marks a 5% increase from 2018 and a 60% jump from 2009....
High caffeine use may mean high risk for truck accidents
Say that you were in a collision with a large truck in New Jersey, and your injuries are so severe that the losses cannot be covered by personal injury protection. If it can be shown that the truck driver was negligent, then you may have good grounds for a personal...
Why rural roadways are dangerous
While New Jersey is a largely urban state with many highways and city roads, the state also has its share of rural roads. Drivers actually need to exercise extra care on these roads due to the dangers involved in driving on them. This is contrary to their perception...
Workers’ comp claims only strengthen older, larger companies
Many business owners in New Jersey would admit that they would not want to face a workers' compensation claim or be fined for violating safety standards, but others, interestingly enough, do not share this concern. In fact, the older and larger a company is, the more...
Why you should opt for a prenuptial agreement
If you are getting married in New Jersey, you may be concerned about the assets that you already have. You are right to be concerned because this property could be at risk in a divorce. More people are considering prenuptial agreements in order to protect themselves....


