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The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) and the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) share a common goal of ensuring equal opportunities for workers with disabilities. However, there are notable differences in their definitions of disability and the obligations they impose on employers. The ADA defines a disability as a physical or mental impairment… Read More »

Most employees in New Jersey work in at-will status, which means they can be fired for any reason that does not violate state or federal law. However, a discharged employee might be asked to sign a severance agreement that includes certain restrictive covenants. Employers often include these covenants to protect their business interests. Employees should… Read More »

Victims of dog attacks in New Jersey have legal avenues to seek compensation for their injuries, primarily under the state’s strict liability statute. A state statute makes a dog owner strictly liable for injuries caused by their dog biting another person, provided certain conditions are met. However, not all injuries from a dog attack are… Read More »

Pedestrians who are injured due to slipping and falling on ice or snow may have the right to recover monetary compensation. Property owners have a general duty to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition. This duty typically includes clearing snow and ice from sidewalks, walkways, parking lots and other areas accessible to the… Read More »

All property owners have a duty to remove or identify hazards that could cause a visitor to the premises to suffer a serious injury. This responsibility is especially important on stairs, where the impact of a fall might be more severe than that of a similar accident on level ground. As an example, after the… Read More »

Many construction and demolition projects depend on heavy equipment, such as backhoes, bulldozers and cranes. Without these machines, big jobs would be impossible, or much more time-consuming and costly. Unfortunately, the size and power that makes a piece of equipment so useful can also make it extremely dangerous when proper care is not used.  During… Read More »

As North Jersey residents look forward to the holiday season, it’s important to remember that many of the things we love about this time of year can also increase the danger on area roads. Winter driving conditions challenge even the most experienced motorists. Slick roads reduce traction, making it harder to stop or control a… Read More »

A popular old advertising campaign for a bus line promised that passengers could “leave the driving to us.” That’s what people typically think when they purchase a ticket for bus ride. Instead of worrying about road dangers, they can trust a professional vehicle operator to keep them safe while they rest, read or enjoy the… Read More »

Speeding on New Jersey roads is so common that most state residents barely notice it, unless a driver is traveling well over the posted limit or a crash caused by speeding directly affects us. Tragically, a family in Mount Olive is now dealing with the aftermath of a fatal accident that occurred when the vehicle… Read More »

With the rise of rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft, ensuring that their drivers are sufficiently insured has become a critical issue. Section 39:5H-10 of the New Jersey Statutes specifically addresses this concern, establishing mandatory insurance requirements for drivers working with transportation network companies (TNCs). Understanding these rules is essential for drivers and could… Read More »