You’re working, are involved in an accident, and are injured. This scenario happens every day and, unfortunately, affects individuals and families across the state. Thankfully, New Jersey has a law in place called the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). It exists specifically to help you and your family in these sorts of situations. The […]
If you’re an employee in New Jersey it’s important to know how to cover yourself legally if you get injured on the job. If you don’t, you could inadvertently forfeit your right to workers’ compensation. Here’s our guide to notice obligations for employees in work-related accidents. Workers’ Compensation “No fault” insurance programs (including workers’ compensation) […]
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) estimates that of all parents who purchase vehicles for their children, 83% buy used cars. However, while such cars may have a price advantage over something brand-new, they may not be “good as new” in terms of safety. Here are some factors parents should consider if they want […]
Human beings as a species are pathetically incompetent in the water. Compare the best human swimmer with even the worst fish and you’ll see just what we mean. With this in mind, it’s essential to consciously practice a conservative attitude of respect and caution if and whenever you’re swimming. Here’s our guide to swimming and […]
There is an alarming rate of twenty to fifty million people injured in car accidents every year. Due to this large number, there is a high chance that you or your loved ones may be in an accident at some point in time. It may be a minor accident or it may be major. Regardless, […]
Driving at night can be dangerous. But driving at night with limited visibility, that can be deadly. Here are some tips and tricks on how to keep yourself safe by maximizing your car’s visibility at night. Your Car’s Visibility People chronically overestimate their own skills behind the wheel. That is just a fact. It’s a […]
There were more than 800 bicyclist deaths in 2015. While this number is not as high as, say, motorcycle accident fatalities, it is still much higher than it should be. Cyclists, motorists, and even pedestrians could stand to learn a few valuable bike riding safety tips. Thankfully, we are here to teach you how to […]
Let’s start with the facts: 25% of all motor vehicle accident involves a cell phone This amounted to over 340,000 accidents in 2013 alone There are nine people killed every day in car crashes due to distracted driving, many of which involve texting and driving All of these are different ways of telling the same […]
You’ve seen it before. A crack in the wall. A window that always leaks when it rains. But why does this happen? Over 80% of construction deficiencies are caused by poor workmanship and another 40% of deficiencies are caused by insufficient building material. Courts typically sort construction defects like poor workmanship or faulty materials into […]
If you cause an accident, you expect to see an increase in your auto insurance premiums. That’s nothing new. What is new is the fact that today, anyone involved in a car accident could end up paying more for coverage, even those who are not deemed culpable. Here’s why insurers are raising rates for those […]
20 Brace Road, Suite 115 Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 LAW FIRM: Rossetti & DeVoto, P.C. 20 Brace Road, Suite 115 Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 856.354.0900 856.354.0920 Fax Website: www.RossettiDevoto.com E-Mail: [email protected] EDUCATION: St. Joseph’s University, B.S. in Accounting, 1986 Widener University School of Law, J.D., 1989 ADMITTED TO PRACTICE: • United States Supreme Court • […]
