No one ever plans to find themselves in a car accident. At the very least it’s an inconvenience and, at its most serious, the outcome can be catastrophic. Even if you’ve been in an accident before, it’s common to feel the symptoms of shock and you may well have...
Any mistake on the road can earn you a traffic ticket. And this will be accompanied by traffic violation points. If you fight the ticket, the charge will not go on your driving record. However, if you pay the fine, the violation points and the offense will be on your...
Are you one of the many who automatically become anxious when dealing with the police? If so, you probably cringe when you see a DUI checkpoint looming ahead. A few states, like Alaska and Texas, disallow sobriety checkpoints, but New Jersey is one of the many that...
Drivers in New Jersey should be careful. The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) awards drivers points when they violate a traffic rule. The number of points awarded will depend on the violation. For instance, moving against traffic awards two points, and...
Car accidents can cause serious bodily injuries. From bone fractures to internal injuries to traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), and more. Brain injuries are one of the most serious, of course, and they can cause lifelong effects and symptoms, one of which is flat...
People sometimes get pulled over for drunk driving when they assumed that they were sober. Maybe they had been out drinking with friends, but that was an hour ago. They spent time drinking water and eating a meal. They thought they would be sober again and able to...
Drivers have to be able to think about what’s going on around their vehicle so they can make suitable decisions about what to do as they’re driving. Anything that stops them from being able to do this is a distraction. While most people think about things like...
It is illegal to make straw gun purchases. Doing so can have legal ramifications for both the person making the purchase and the individual receiving the weapon. A straw purchase occurs when one individual buys a gun for someone else. When making the purchase, they...
Do you know your rights when it comes to police searches? Understanding the laws on search and seizure can help ensure that your constitutional rights are respected if you’re ever stopped by law enforcement. When it comes to searching a car, what authority do police...
Moving a loved one into a nursing home is both expensive and stressful. Even if an older adult recognizes that they need medical support, they may be very combative about the change or might slump into a depression in response to their new living environment. Family...
