Punitive damages are in addition to the usual types of compensation that people can seek to recover when they get injured because of someone else’s negligence or wrongful act. The purpose of punitive damages is to punish wrongdoers and give them financial motivation not to repeat their behavior in the future.
Most Dangerous Intersections in New Jersey
Car accidents can happen anywhere on our roads, but when crash after crash takes place in a handful of locations, people need to ask questions. The authorities need to investigate why so many collisions occur in those places and look for ways to correct problems, like road design defects, insufficient lighting, and...
Why Do Truck Drivers Falsify Log Books in New Jersey?
The three most common reasons truck drivers falsify log books in New Jersey are:
Earn more moneyGet home fasterPressure from employersUnfortunately, falsifying log books can lead to drowsy driving accidents. Driving too long without breaks or sleep is a common cause of truck accidents. Our...
Common Injuries Caused by Left Turn Accidents in New Jersey
Failing to yield the right of way is one of the most common traffic offenses that lead to car accidents. Left-turn accidents may occur at intersections, but they are common on any divided road. Generally, drivers turning left must yield the right of way to oncoming traffic.
What Kinds of Medical Treatments Are Available for Spinal Cord Injuries?
Spinal cord injuries are common injuries caused by slip and fall accidents, traffic crashes, recreational activities, and other unintentional accidents or injuries. A spinal cord injury can cause debilitating conditions, including partial or complete paralysis. Therefore, it is crucial for victims and their families to seek advice from...
Can You File a Medical Malpractice Claim for Negligent IV Infiltration?
When you sustain injury because of a negligent IV infiltration in a hospital or other medical facility, you might be able to recover compensation by filing a medical malpractice claim. Talking to a New Jersey medical malpractice attorney is the best way to know whether you have a claim.
Wrong-way Crashes are on the Rise
An alarming trend on our highways is that wrong-way crashes are on the rise. Looking at the characteristics of wrong-way drivers provides some clues as to the causes.
Wrong-way crashes have a high fatality rate because they often involve head-on collisions. A New Jersey car accident attorney can...
What is the Most Common Birth Injury?
During labor and delivery, many different kinds of birth injuries are possible. Both mother and infant are highly vulnerable at these stages. Sometimes, despite the best intentions of the healthcare professionals, mistakes can happen.
If your baby suffered a birth injury, you might want to talk to a
Hit by a Police Car? Making a Wrongful Death or Injury claim
Hundreds of people get killed every year in the United States by police cars engaged in pursuits. Far more people get injured in these law enforcement chases and survive. Many of these deaths and injuries happen to people who were innocent bystanders either on foot or in uninvolved vehicles.
How Do I Make A Claim for Injuries From Dangerous Road Conditions in New Jersey?
Dangerous road conditions can lead to serious injuries for drivers, passengers, and pedestrians. If you have been injured as a result of dangerous road conditions in New Jersey, you may be wondering what your next steps are. In this blog post, our New Jersey car accident attorneys will discuss how to...