Getting hit by a car when you are on foot is a terrifying experience. Often, the driver of the car panics and flees the scene, leaving you to fend for yourself. It could help to know, after getting injured in a pedestrian accident, about protecting yourself and seeking compensation.
Defective Drugs: Your Legal Rights and Options
If you were harmed by a defective drug, you need to know what you can do about it. You might have substantial medical bills and ongoing health problems from the dangerous medication. Sometimes, the harm a person suffers from a harmful prescription affects their ability to make a living.
Dog Bites: Protecting Your Rights
Dog bites happen more frequently than many people realize, and the wounds can cause severe impairment for the dog bite victim. Getting attacked by a dog or pack of dogs can cause fatal injuries. New Jersey’s dog bite statute holds dog owners strictly liable for the harm their dogs cause, even if...
How Do Contingency Fees Work in New Jersey Personal Injury Cases?
Most personal injury cases in New Jersey that get handled by a lawyer involve a contingency fee arrangement between the injured person and their attorney. If you got injured in an accident that was not your fault, a New Jersey personal injury attorney can take care of your claim and go...
Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries
Unfortunately, motorcycle accidents in New Jersey can result in catastrophic injuries for riders. A motorcyclist has very little protection from the force of an impact with another vehicle. Many times, the rider is crushed or thrown from the motorcycle. The result can be multiple injuries. A New Jersey motorcycle accidents...
After an Accident: What Are the Symptoms of Internal Bleeding?
After an accident, it's important to be aware of the signs and symptoms of internal bleeding. Internal bleeding is a serious medical emergency that can occur when blood vessels are damaged and blood leaks inside the body. While internal bleeding can be life-threatening, prompt diagnosis and treatment can often save lives. In...
5 Hidden Injuries to Watch Out for After an Auto Accident
Not every injury from a car accident is immediately visible. While some injuries cause pain and swelling right away, others may not appear until hours—or even days—after the crash. These are known as hidden injuries, and if left untreated, they can cause long-term damage.
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Reasons Why Someone Might Sue a Public Transportation or Mass Transit System, Such as NJ TRANSIT— PART 2/3 in a Series on Mass Transit
If someone gets injured while using mass transit or public transportation, they might be able to sue for monetary damages for their injuries and other losses. Injuries caused by driver mistakes, failure to maintain the vehicles or premises appropriately, and failure to keep passengers safe are but a few of the reasons...
How a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help if You’re Being Blamed For an Accident
When another driver causes a car accident, you could be entitled to compensation for your damages. However, allegations of comparative negligence could reduce the amount of money you receive for your injuries and damages. A New Jersey car accident attorney helps you fight allegations of blame so that you can receive...
Demand Letter Response Time in New Jersey
Being injured in an accident can be very stressful. Dealing with insurance companies can sometimes be even more stressful. One of the first steps in the insurance claim process is sending a demand letter to the insurance company related to your injury. Insurance companies can often take an excessive amount of time...