The victim in a personal injury lawsuit has the burden of proving the other party caused their injury to recover compensation for their damages. To win their case, they must have sufficient evidence to prove each legal element by a preponderance of the evidence. Therefore, collecting evidence after an accident or injury...
Ask an Attorney: When Does Medical Negligence Become Medical Malpractice?
Both medical negligence and medical malpractice can cause injuries and suffering for patients. Even though the terms are related, intent is the primary difference in whether a health care provider commits medical malpractice or is guilty of medical negligence. A New Jersey medical malpractice attorney can help you determine the type...
Impacts of Dash Cam Footage on Car Accident Cases in New Jersey
If you got injured in a car crash and you or the other driver had a dashboard camera that recorded the incident, you need to know the impacts of dash cam footage on car accident cases in New Jersey. Often, there are disputes about who was at fault, and dash cam footage...
Rent in New Jersey? What You Need to Know About Premises Liability Law
Renters and landlords could find themselves in legal entanglements in New Jersey if there are injuries on the leased premises because of slip and fall accidents, personal injury claims, and other premises liability cases. If you rent in New Jersey, this blog will explain what you need to know about premises liability...
Essential Information on Medical Malpractice Laws in New Jersey
Medical malpractice claims have to follow a different set of rules than other personal injury cases. If you do not know the unique requirements of medical malpractice laws in New Jersey, you could lose your right to seek compensation for your losses without the court ever taking a look at the merits...
Personal Injury Lawsuits Can Take Years to Resolve—Here’s Why
Even though many personal injury trials only take a few days or weeks, it could take years for your case to get to that point because of the time spent trying to negotiate a settlement and prepare for trial. Also, the court might have a lengthy backlog of cases, which means that...
5 Questions to Ask Before You Retain a Personal Injury Firm
If you got hurt because of someone else’s negligence, you might want to work with a lawyer to seek compensation for your losses. You might wonder, however, how to find the right attorney to handle your personal injury case.
This blog offers suggestions about the 5 questions to ask...
Economic vs Non-Economic Damages in Personal Injury Lawsuits
If you get injured in a car accident, you might be able to pursue a claim for your financial losses and your intangible losses like pain and suffering. This blog will explain the economic vs. non-economic damages in personal injury lawsuits. A New Jersey personal injury attorney could handle your case...
Legal Definition of Pain and Suffering in Personal Injury Cases
Living in the aftermath of an accident is often an incredibly challenging experience. The physical pain, emotional distress, and disruption to your life can impact your well-being. It's important to remember that you're not alone in this journey.
Understanding the concept of "pain and suffering" in legal terms is...
Navigating the Statute of Limitations in New Jersey Personal Injury Cases
When you're injured due to someone else's negligence, you may wonder how you're going to put your life back together. You may wonder if filing a personal injury lawsuit to recover damages is the right thing to do.
In many cases, it's the only way you're going to be...