As everyone should know, it is not wise to sign a legal contract without first contacting and consulting with an attorney. On almost a daily basis, we are faced with a request to sign legally binding contracts in a myriad of situations. The situations may range from online purchases of goods or services to home-improvement … Continued
A recent change in New Jersey Motor Vehicle Law has prompted me to write this article and advise the public of the potential pitfalls of talking on a cell phone or operating an electronic device while operating a motor vehicle within our state. The relevant statute, N.J.S.A. 39:4–97.3 has been amended by our Legislature to … Continued
After a recent snowstorm, a family member of mine asked me whether he had an obligation to remove ice and snow from the sidewalk in front of his house. It was his belief that he had no such obligation and that by attempting to remove the ice and snow, he would somehow be “opening himself” … Continued
As a result of social media, the news and police “reality” shows, we have all seen a routine traffic stop by a police officer escalate to a point where either the officer or an individual is fatally injured. In order to help prevent such tragic results, I am writing this article to provide information to … Continued
In my practice, clients will typically come in for a consultation concerning injuries sustained in a car accident more than one month after the accident has occurred. In general, it is after this time that people realize that they have sustained personal injuries which warrant a visit to an attorney for advice. However, what a person … Continued
Pursuant to New Jersey law, the short answer to this question is yes. Depending on the circumstances, your neighbor may be able to claim title to a portion of your property. This doctrine is called adverse possession. Under the doctrine of adverse possession, a person who openly, notoriously, continuously and exclusively utilizes another … Continued
I have had a number of recent cases where my clients were unable to obtain monetary damages for their personal injuries because of something called “charitable immunity.” Unfortunately for people that are seriously injured as result of someone else’s negligence, a New Jersey statute prevents the recovery of money for personal injury when the responsible … Continued
Summer is typically the time for barbecues, get-togethers and parties. Around this time, a lot of my clients ask me whether or not they can be responsible for serving alcohol to their guests. The short answer in the State of New Jersey is “yes.” New Jersey has a “social host” liability statute (N.J.S.A. 2A: 15-5.6) … Continued
As we swing into the springtime, many people have work performed on their homes. Fortunately, under New Jersey state law there is protection for homeowners who enter into contracts with home improvement contractors. New Jersey has promulgated the Consumer Fraud Act for the protection of consumers in various types of transactions. One type of transaction … Continued
As you may recall, last month’s blog addressed what a seller needs to do to legally prepare for the sale of their home. This is a follow-up to last month’s blog and relates to the concerns that a buyer should have in a New Jersey residential real estate transaction. As indicated last month’s blog, … Continued