Now that the time change has occurred, it’s a good time to talk about the evening rush hour and how to stay safer when it’s dark out during your drive. The days are shorter, so more people are getting out of work to find the sun setting or that it’s already pitch...
Morristown New Jersey General Law Blog
Mediation and arbitration may resolve divorce disputes
Do you know about alternatives to court for divorce? Residents of Morristown and other areas of New Jersey may want to learn more about the process of mediation and arbitration as alternatives to resolve disputes. What does mediation mean? Alternative dispute...
How does workers’ compensation insurance work?
Most New Jersey workers are entitled to file workers’ compensation claims if they suffer injuries or illnesses on the job. The system is in place to protect both businesses and employees. It’s important to understand how the workers’ comp system operates. How does...
3 ways mediation can make a difference during your divorce
Mediation can be an excellent way to get through your divorce without having to turn to litigation. Mediation allows you and your spouse to talk through issues that may prevent you from finalizing your divorce so that you can decide on what is best for your future....
Assigning a value to a business in New Jersey divorce
Divorce proceedings in New Jersey can become complex, especially if there are a lot of assets involved. If you own a business, the court will determine its value to decide on the portion your spouse is entitled to. Here's how the value of your business is determined...
Can you recover workers’ comp if you caused your injury?
Workers in the Morristown, New Jersey, area are entitled to workers’ compensation if they suffer on-the-job injuries. However, it’s fair to wonder what could happen if you made a mistake that caused an accident that led to your injuries. You should know the workers’...
Getting started with disability insurance
Many people are intimidated by the complexities and emotional hurdles of private disability insurance. It's imperative that the process of obtaining this type of coverage is demystified for New Jersey workers so they can protect their rights and those of their...
Crashes with underinsured drivers can leave you with unpaid costs
Car crashes happened every day in New Jersey. Many of them just cause cosmetic damage to vehicles, but some disable vehicles or leave people in those vehicles with significant injuries. When another driver crashes into you, you can usually depend on insurance to cover...
Is a postnuptial agreement viable?
Anyone following celebrity news may hear about prenuptial agreements, but these contractual arrangements aren't only for rich and famous couples. And the agreements are not locked into the pre-marriage phase. New Jersey spouses could consider a postnuptial agreement...
On-the-job injuries suffered by truck drivers
New Jersey truck drivers suffer nearly twice the injuries of workers in other hazardous professions. A majority of the on-the-job injuries suffered by truck drivers involve the arms, shoulders, and neck. There are steps truck drivers can take to reduce their risk of...