Atlantic County Personal Injury Law Blog

You may be among those who believe the worst time of year for a tragic accident to occur is around the holidays. A catastrophic injury or the loss of a loved one at this time of year can forever taint what is often the most joy-filled and anticipated season of the year. Nevertheless, hundreds die in preventable traffic accidents between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day, and thousands more suffer life-changing injuries.

While your primary focus may be to enjoy the holidays with your loved ones, you will also want to keep them as safe as possible, not only when traveling to holiday events but even during your daily commutes. This may mean taking extra precautions on the road because you will certainly encounter drivers who are not considering your safety.

If you live in one of the many New Jersey neighborhoods that do not have access to public water and sewer services, your property probably has a septic system or similar process for removing, treating and storing your family's wastewater. You may not have much interest in understanding how that system works as long as it works effectively and does not cause you any headaches.

It may not have occurred to you that your neighbor's septic system may also be a source of headaches for you. When a neighbor's septic system fails, your property may be at risk for contamination and other hazards. Left unchecked, your neighbor's failing septic system could even place your family's health in danger.

Starting a business may have been a dream goal that you doubted you would ever reach. Fortunately, one day you decided to take the steps necessary to make your dream a reality, and you found success in creating your company. While you may want to focus on continual success and satisfaction, it is important to remember that negative aspects also come along with running a business.

In particular, a claim or lawsuit could come against your company. While this may seem like a devastating blow, it is relatively common in the business world. Not everyone will believe that you are operating as you should or producing safe products. In the event that a claim or suit does come against you, do not panic.

Owning a company puts a great deal of responsibility on your shoulders. You need to look out for your overall business operations, the well-being of your employees and the well-being of your clients or customers. Because you cannot prevent every accident or mishap, you undoubtedly take advantage of various types of insurance coverage as a safeguard.

Of course, you could also take advantage of other safeguards that could help protect your business from certain legal claims. In particular, you may want to explore the possibility of utilizing a liability release form, especially if your business involves inherent risks that could potentially cause harm to a client or customer.