Few legal matters have the potential to be more heart-wrenching than those that involve child sexual abuse. After all, in addition to causing immediate injuries, sex abuse can lead to a lifetime of psychological trauma. According to Psychology Today, this trauma might...
As you undoubtedly know, law enforcement agencies in New Jersey are not friendly to drunk drivers. Indeed, according to the Department of Law and Public Safety, even a first-time conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol can lead to imprisonment, fines and...
There are increasing numbers of stories in the news about sexual assault survivors stepping up and speaking against teachers, coaches, clergy members, scout leaders and even entire school districts. Some of these survivors are relatively young. Other people are coming...
Various workers' compensation claims occur regularly. The most common of these include strains, contusions, lacerations, sprains and punctures. Here is more about the top workers' comp claim causes. 1. Strains Strains involve stretching or tearing a muscle. If...
Revisiting incidents of sexual abuse you experienced as a child might be cathartic, but it might also be extremely difficult. The pain tends to increase when you look at the exact details of what happened. Still, it is often important to go back and review memories...
Children and teens are in tricky stages of life, constantly developing and evolving as they grow. As a result, it is not uncommon for them to undergo many changes as they discover themselves. However, not all changes are benign, normal steps in the growing process....
A statute of limitations is a deadline as to when victims of a crime can take legal action against the individual or group who caused the harm. New Jersey has extended its statute of limitations for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Psychology Today discusses that...
The presence of teenage drivers on the road increases the risk of crashes. There are various reasons why this age group gets into accidents more than any other group, and inexperience is a major one. Fortunately, there are ways to improve teen driving and reduce...
Motorcycle riding is a fun way of getting around. Zipping from one location to the next on a two-wheeler offers true exhilaration. The downside is that there remains a significant risk of injury. Even conscientious operators are susceptible to serious harm for...
Despite the fact that most news coverage of sexual assault focuses on women and girls, sexual assault can happen to anyone regardless of age, race, gender, ethnicity or more. It is important to understand how to protect, support and defend all sexual assault survivors...
