Safety Tips to Prevent Common Personal Injuries
By Kathleen F. Beers, Esq. Accidents occur every day and can happen in the most ordinary situations, such as riding a bicycle or jogging. Fortunately, many of these incidents can be avoided or minimized. Below is a list of essential safety tips to consider before you leave your house, start your car, or head out […]
What To Know About Child Custody
By Cynthia N. Grob, Esq. When two spouses end their marriage, a court will decide how custody of the couple’s minor children is divided between the parents. Custody consists of both physical and legal components, which are two different issues for the court to resolve. How is custody decided? A court will decide whether one […]
ATV Riders Beware of Off-Road Personal Injury Accident Dangers
By Kathleen F. Beers, Esq. The exhilaration of riding an all-terrain vehicle or off-highway vehicle is a thrilling experience for many who love the outdoors in all kinds of weather. In New Jersey, off-highway vehicles that are not registered as street legal are not allowed to drive on public roads. Off-highway vehicles (OHV) can be driven […]
5 Questions To Ask A Child Custody Attorney
By Cynthia N. Grob, Esq. New Jersey courts make child custody decisions based on a child’s best interest, but the nuances of child custody law can influence case outcomes. Navigating child custody concerns does not involve just one parent and is not about one parent getting what they want. It is important to create a […]
What To Know About Accidental Death And Compensation
By Kathleen F. Beers, Esq. Accidental deaths occur when someone dies due to an unintentional or unforeseenevent such as motor vehicle traffic accidents, falls, accidental poisoning, and drowning. Bicycle accidents are one type of accident that can lead to unintentional death. Accidental death is defined as a death that is the result of an accident […]
Motorcycle Safety Tips To Avoid Personal Injury
By Katheen F. Beers, Esq. Ready for a motorcycle ride? Make sure you wear a helmet; it is a critical safety measure, and, in New Jersey, the law. New Jersey’s Helmet Law N.J.S.A. 39:3-76.7 requires anyone on a motorcycle to wear a securely fitted protective helmet approved by the federal Department of Transportation. The helmet […]
Avoiding Personal Injury When Beach Lightning Strikes
By Kathleen F. Beers, Esq. When a beautiful day on the beach becomes cloudy or dark, it’s time for concern. Lightning strikes in New Jersey have been blamed for 18 deaths and more than 100 injuries in the last 20 years, according to data from the National Weather Service. Five of those fatal lightning strikes […]
Somers Point Schools, Let Us Eat – Please, Inc., and Community Food Bank of New Jersey Team up for Summer Food Distribution
Somers Point, N.J. – Let Us Eat – Please, Inc. committee members join Somers Point School officials with summer food distribution, a program that helps fill the gap for families who depend on low or no-cost meals during the school year. Shown (L – R): Let Us Eat – Please, Inc. committee members Donna Vecere, […]
3 Realities Facing Families in 2024
By Cynthia N. Grob, Esq. Parents admit that raising a family is often a difficult job, and it has gotten tougher in recent years. Some reasons: · Inflation: Families saw a 3.5% inflation rate increase from the same time the year before, according to a March 2024 Consumer Price Index summary from the Bureau of […]
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Face Legal And Financial Challenges
By Cynthia N. Grob, Esq. Grandparents throughout the nation are raising their grandchildren. According to the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey released earlier this year, nearly 7 million grandparents are financially responsible for the grandchildren who live with them. Raising children when their biological parents are unable to do so can mean unforeseen financial […]