According to recent data, New Jersey is still suffering from the effects of the 2008 recession. According to RealtyTrac, the number of homes in foreclosure in the state during 2013 increased 25.5 percent over what it was before the recession during 2007. Overall, New Jersey ranked as the state with the 13th highest foreclosure rate, with 3.5 million foreclosure filings during 2013. As most other states saw a decline in foreclosures, experts say that the high rate in New Jersey is largely due to an enormous backlog of foreclosures that have not been completed, due to ...

Even respected and trusted individuals in the community can face charges for criminal offenses. One can be a lawyer, doctor -- even a teacher -- and be investigated for egregious charges. A Florida first-grade teacher was recently arrested for drug charges. The suspect, 32, purportedly failed to stay in her lane as she drove on U.S. 19 near Nebraska Avenue one evening. The Pinellas County Sheriff reports that a deputy pulled the motorist over and her eyes appeared bloodshot and watery. Authorities proceeded with an investigation, including a field sobriety test, which ...

As anyone who has ever planned a wedding knows, there are numerous practical matters that must be attended to before the big day: guest lists, seating charts, wedding budgets and catering options, just to name a few. Another important practical matter that many couples must consider before marriage is whether to sign a prenuptial agreement -- and if so, what the terms of that agreement should be. Who should consider having a prenuptial agreement? Not every couple needs a prenuptial agreement, but there are a number of circumstances that tend to make it a good idea ...

Becoming a new mother can be exciting, terrifying and painful all at the same time. Yet, what many mothers don't realize when they go to the hospital to deliver their new baby in Lehigh County is that both their health and baby's health is susceptible to harm if their medical provider does not take proper precautions. A birth injury is a physical injury that happens to a baby during its birth and may include things like facial paralysis, fractures, bruising and brachial palsy. Compromising new mothers' safety While some birth injuries cannot be prevented, others can ...

A growing number of states nationwide have passed laws requiring ignition interlock devices for all drivers convicted of driving under the influence -- and some say Maryland could be next. An ignition interlock device, or IID, is a breath-testing device similar to a Breathalyzer that determines whether the driver of a car has been drinking. The device is integrated with the vehicle's ignition system and prevents it from starting if it detects alcohol levels above a certain threshold on the driver's breath. To prevent drivers from bypassing the system, many interlock ...

Drivers know that getting behind the wheel after having too many alcoholic drinks is a bad idea. This is even more true for professional truck drivers, whose vehicles are bigger and more difficult to control than regular passenger vehicles. Recently, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) proposed the creation of a national database of commercial driver drug and alcohol testing information. The hope is that the database will help prevent serious truck accidents where drug or alcohol use is a factor. Under current FMCSA regulations, employers are required ...

Fewer people filed for bankruptcy in West Virginia in 2013 than the year before, according to a recent report by the American Bankruptcy Institute. Nationwide, bankruptcy filings were also in decline, dropping by a total of about 13 percent across the country. However, while it may seem counterintuitive, some experts predict that the downward trend in bankruptcy rates could actually reverse itself in 2014 as the nation continues its recovery from the Great Recession. In West Virginia and throughout the U.S., bankruptcy rates spiked in the immediate aftermath of the 2008 ...

When someone is in need of a lifesaving medical procedure, they place their trust in medical professionals who have received years of training. Of course, these professionals are human and, unfortunately, they make mistakes. When a medial error occurs, it can put a patient's life at risk. One recent case out of North Carolina demonstrates the kind of life threatening errors that can occur in a hospital setting. A spokesman for the Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, located in Wiston-Salem, announced that a mistake had lead to 18 patients being exposed to Creutzfeldt-Jakob ...

The problems of driving while under the influence and distracted driving are well-known. There are online campaigns, print ads, television commercials and advocacy groups all aimed at stopping these dangerous practices. So-called "drowsy driving" - driving without adequate sleep or rest - is not nearly as well-publicized, but the fact remains that it can be just as deadly. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an estimated 2.5 percent of annual fatal car accidents are attributable to fatigued drivers. Polls performed by ...

Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that can be caused by living or working near asbestos. This type of cancer can be identified by the small cancer cells that will line the layer of tissue in the chest cavity where the lungs are contained. Some of the signs of mesothelioma include difficulty breathing, pain under the rib cage, weight loss for no reason, pain or swelling in the abdomen and lumps in the abdomen. Treating this rare disease Unfortunately, while there are many treatments available to mesothelioma sufferers, a cure is not always possible. Usually, when ...

A recent study released by online insurance website "Car Insurance Comparison.Com" confirms what many people traveling on the state's roads already know: North Carolina has some of the worst driving conditions in the country. Not only are the state's drivers notoriously aggressive and "lead-footed," but the congestion on interstates and highways, particularly around large metropolitan areas like Charlotte and the "Research Triangle" of Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill (also the homes of the state's largest universities), as well as an abundance ...

According to a new study recently published in the journal Injury Prevention, drivers registering well under the legal limit for alcohol consumption - with blood-alcohol content (BAC) measurements as low as 0.01 percent - are considerably more likely to be at fault when involved in car accidents with sober drivers. Even though this particular study builds on previous "buzzed driving" research, it is the first of its kind in regards to scale. In fact, researchers involved in the study examined data from more than 570,000 car accidents between 1994 and 2011. And, ...

Getting a driver's license for the first time is an exciting milestone in every teenager's life. Nobody wants to hurt someone else in an accident, but unfortunately teenagers are a major cause of car accidents across the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control, teenagers are responsible for about 30 percent of the total medical costs associated with car accidents in the country. More than 2,000 teenagers are killed and 200,000 are injured in car crashes every year, more than any other cause of injury or death for this age group. Driver inexperience ...

There are many challenges in life to deal with and some can be more difficult than others. One of those challenges is a car accident. In 2013 the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security reported that over 18,000 collisions were caused by distracted driving. Often, for people in Anderson County, this means dealing with insurance companies, claims investigators, mechanics and medical staff. It can also lead to legal litigation which can lengthen the amount of time before people receive the compensation to which they are entitled. While people cannot always ...

A Murrieta, Calif., dog owner was charged in February 2014 with the felony of criminal negligence for dog bite injuries inflicted by his three-year-old dog on a toddler in December 2013. According to The Press-Enterprise, the child was attacked while petting the Akita in a home improvement store. Personal injuries to the boy's face and neck resulted in hospitalization and extensive surgical repair, including at least 50 stitches. After authorities discovered that this particular animal had previously bitten two other kids in unreported incidents, the owner was arrested ...

New Yorker Samuel Gompers, first president of the American Federation of Labor, called New York City "the cradle of the American labor movement." For example, in New York's first Labor Day parade in 1882, 25,000 workers marched for the abolition of child labor and an eight-hour workday under a Knights of Labor banner. This and other efforts gave New York a reputation as a labor friendly town. The 19th century saw some modest progress in worker efforts to improve wages and workplace safety. However the event that really galvanized unions into action and eased ...

A recent change in South Carolina conceal-and-carry law allows holders of valid concealed weapons permits or CWPs to bring concealed guns into bars and restaurants serving alcoholic beverages in some situations. Previously, bringing a pistol or firearm into any establishment that sells liquor for consumption on the business premises was a misdemeanor gun crime whether or not the person had a CWP. Bipartisan support The law passed with large bipartisan majorities in both houses of the state legislature. Gov. Nikki Haley signed the provision on Feb. 11, 2014, and it ...

A slip-and-fall accident on the subway stairs in Brooklyn has resulted in a hefty win for a woman from Bronx. A Brooklyn jury awarded damages to the victim, but at a severe cost. The formerly active grandmother is now brain damaged and cannot communicate with others. The slipping accident It all began in December 2008. The mother of four finished a shift at a packing plant in Williamsburg and was on her way to meet her spouse. At approximately 5 p.m. in the evening, the woman stepped onto the landing of the Graham Ave. L subway station. In doing so, she overlooked ...

The U.S. House of Representatives recently approved a pair of bills that some commentators have described as a Taxpayer Bill of Rights. The House voted on February 25, 2014 in favor of the legislation, which will now go before the Senate. Efficiency The first of the bills, known as the Taxpayer Transparency and Efficiency Audit Act (TTEAA), or H.R. 2530, would set new standards for efficiency and transparency for the Internal Revenue Service in its correspondence with taxpayers regarding certain tax controversies. Specifically, if passed into law, the TTEAA would ...

Are you facing criminal charges in North Carolina? Do you know someone who is stuck in the criminal justice process and have questions about what to expect? A recently-launched website, aimed at providing answers to common questions as well as a forum for discussion focused on state and federal criminal charges is now available: www.facingcriminalcharges.com The site includes information about: - Your rights as a defendant in the North Carolina state or federal criminal justice process. - The criminal justice process in North Carolina state court or in the Eastern, ...

Ohio Super Lawyers has selected 10 attorneys from Dyer, Garofalo, Mann & Schultz L.P.A. for honors in the 2014 edition of its annual awards. The selections include seven attorneys named Ohio Super Lawyers as well as three attorneys distinguished as Rising Stars. "We are all pleased to see so many of our attorneys individually recognized by Super Lawyers for the excellent work they have done," said Doug Mann, managing partner at Dyer, Garofalo, Mann & Schultz. "There is no doubt they have earned it." DGM&S Law attorneys named 2014 Ohio ...

On May 22, 2012, a new Ohio law became effective that reclassified problem dogs. The legislation aimed to distinguish dogs as a "nuisance," "dangerous" or "vicious." The classifications are important because they impose requirements on dog owners whose animals are considered dangerous or vicious. Unfortunately, the new laws have not prevented as many dog attacks as hoped for, as noncompliant owners have allowed their pets to victimize people again and again. A fatal attack in Dayton, Ohio, illustrates the problem. On Feb. 7, Klonda ...

Today, Prosperity POS, a Mac POS software company that specializes in point of sale systems for restaurants, bars and cafe's, announced that they have partnered with The Wounded Warrior Project. The software company has commited to donating 10% of all proceeds during the 2014 sales year to the not for profit organization. Prosperity POS also announced v2.4 of their Mac based POS software. Version 2.4 adds a comprehensive and customizable solution for drive thru management as well as dozens of other new features and enhancements.About Prosperity POS: Prosperity POS is ...

A male elementary school teacher, who was fired at age 62, settled his federal age discrimination case at mediation, shortly before the case was scheduled to be tried. Plaintiff, who holds a Master of Arts degree in childhood education, began his employment in 2006 as a public school teacher in the Bronx. After completing two years successfully, he was given an unsatisfactory rating and recommended for termination. This unsatisfactory rating came after complaining to the school's Principal that younger teachers were getting favorable assignments. The school Principal's ...

Launch of CaseTree.com The team at CaseTree.com is proud to announce the official launch of our website. A site developed by consumers for consumers by providing real reviews of companies in accordance to actual lawsuits filed against them. Our main focus, and the foundation of CaseTree.com, is to eliminate fake reviews, negligent online posts and PAID PR sites by showing consumers and businesses actual lawsuits filed against the entity you are about to use. No more fake reviews from strangers or worse, paid PR companies that provide a useless rating system based ...