State Laws

People choose to ride motorcycles for various reasons: transportation, for recreation, and for several other reasons. Like all motor vehicles, there are multiple laws regarding the use and operation of a motorcycle that bikers should know. Familiarizing oneself with Pennsylvania motorcycle laws is important to protecting one’s safety and ensuring you’re operating your motorcycle within […]

Yes, usually the deadline that a citizen or police officer, and possibly a judge can issue an NJ traffic ticket against another driver is 30 days after the incident. There are a few exceptions (See N.J.S.A. §39:5-3 below). The NJ Appellate Division just issued new law regarding a case where an NJ traffic violation was

Determining liability is probably the most challenging aspect of the rental car accident claims process. Rental cars can be covered under numerous policies, from the rental car company to a credit card company, which makes matters particularly confusing. Plus, many rental car customers simply do not know exactly what their coverages are or where to

All states impose a statute of limitations, or time limit, on when you can file a negligence claim, such as for medical malpractice. While statutes of limitation vary by state and type of case, the idea behind them is the same: if you fail to file within the allotted amount of time, your rights to

Many people wrongly assume that the law prohibits you from suing the government in Pennsylvania if you were injured on public property or by a government worker. This is not completely accurate. While the government does enjoy a measure of immunity from liability for injury victims’ damages, it is not immune in every circumstance. There

Even though medical professionals must take countless classes and undergo years of training, they still make mistakes and medical malpractice is all too common. If you or a loved one has been the victim of medical malpractice in Pennsylvania, you may be eligible to file a claim; however, you must file your claim within the

To legally operate a motorcycle in New Jersey, you must either have a valid motorcycle license, or an endorsement to drive one as a part of your vehicle driver’s license. You must also have the following Non-reflective helmet with four inches of reflective tape on each side Goggles or face shield if your motorcycle does

Pennsylvania Bicycle Laws — 6 Laws All Cyclists Should Know All bicyclists in Pennsylvania should know the rules of the road and exactly what their responsibilities are when traveling. This will help you not only avoid traffic citations and fines, but also serious collisions. Below, we discuss six of the most important Pennsylvania bicycle laws

State and federal laws protect nursing home residents from abuse. Despite these laws, far too many nursing home residents suffer abuse every year. While we hope that your loved one is never a victim of abuse or neglect, it pays to be aware. Learn how to report nursing home abuse in New Jersey below: For