Millville Legal Issues Blog
The first offer from an insurer might not be the best offer
You probably didn’t wake up the morning of your accident planning to get injured, but now it’s a reality. While there may be an insurance policy in place that’s supposed to offer support, getting that help may be harder than you think. Accidents send nearly 30 million...
How to buy homes while they are in probate
Investors in New Jersey and throughout the country may be able to find good deals on homes that are involved in probate proceedings. After a home has been transferred to a beneficiary, that person may want to sell the property. It isn't uncommon to purchase a probate...
Tips for New Jersey buyers looking at older homes
Those who are in the market for a home might favor homes that have been built in the recent past. However, there can be many different benefits to buying a home that may have been built decades or centuries ago. The key is to understand what to look for when selecting...
Groups oppose bill to let teen truckers drive interstate
New Jersey residents may not know this, but someone as young as 18 years old can obtain a commercial driver's license; however, they can only travel within the state until they turn 21. Back in 2019, though, a bill was proposed that would allow even truckers under 21...
More detailed estate planning may help prevent disputes
Many New Jersey residents want to make sure that they have a will in place to distribute their assets after they pass away. When people do not have one, their belongings generally go through the state's intestacy process. While they may want to have more control than...
Do you need to work with a criminal defense attorney?
You were with a group of friends when you all decided that you could steal from a neighboring store. You didn't think anything of it because if you were caught, you knew that the owner was kind and wouldn't likely press charges. What you didn't know was that one of...
5 killed, many injured in crash involving New Jersey bus
When you take public transportation, your hope is that the driver knows what they're doing and will take steps to keep you and other passengers safe. Unfortunately, bus crashes do happen. Take, for example, this case involving a bus that was coming from New Jersey...
Elderly New Jersey residents may fall victim to loan flipping
Many Millville-area residents have lived in their homes for decades. If you have an aging parent, his or her home is likely a valuable asset. Still, predatory lending may rob your father or mother of equity before he or she realizes that there is a problem. Loan...
Hate crimes on the increase in New Jersey
A news article out of New Jersey has shown that there has been an increase in the number of hate crimes throughout the state. Hate crimes are one of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI's) highest priorities, which makes an accusation of being part of any hate...
Get help after you’re involved in a pedestrian crash
You were walking across the street in your neighborhood when a driver suddenly pulled out of their driveway and backed straight into you. The next thing you remember, you were waking up inside an ambulance with the paramedics monitoring your vital signs. Upon arrival...
