When you are injured in a traffic accident, your first inclination may be to file an insurance claim or a personal injury lawsuit against the driver who caused the car accident. However, New Jersey is a no-fault insurance state for motor vehicle insurance. In no-fault insurance states, traffic accident victims may or...
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Think Your SUV is Safe? Top 5 Most Common Vehicles Involved in Accidents
Many drivers assume that they are safer in their SUVs in the event of a crash because SUVs are safer compared to lighter and smaller vehicles. However, while SUVs may have an advantage in accidents involving lighter vehicles, SUVs are much more likely to be involved in fatal single-vehicle crashes compared to...
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Who is Liable in Metro Train Accidents in New Jersey?
Metro trains can cause traumatic injuries and fatalities when they derail or collide with another train, vehicles, or train stations. Victims of metro train accidents often sustain substantial financial losses because of the physical injuries from a metro train accident. Victims also suffer great emotional and mental anguish because of the...
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What is my Medical Malpractice Case Worth?
Medical malpractice occurs when a medical provider causes preventable harm to a patient. The provider may be a doctor, hospital, nurse, technician, or other health care provider. A case of medical malpractice can result in significant injuries and financial losses for the patient and the family.
A New Jersey medical malpractice attorney helps victims...
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Truck Accident Statistics for 2019
Large trucks or commercial trucks can be extremely deadly when involved in a motor vehicle accident. The size and weight difference between a big rig or 18-wheeler and a passenger vehicle place the occupants of the passenger vehicle at substantial risk of catastrophic injuries or death. Bicyclists and pedestrians hit by a truck typically...
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What Insurance Issues Affect my Car Accident Case in New Jersey?
When a person is injured in a car accident in New Jersey, one of the first steps after seeking medical attention is to file an insurance claim. An insurance claim can provide compensation for medical bills, lost income, and other damages. However, New Jersey car insurance requirements can have a significant impact on a...
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I was Injured by a Product – Now What?
When a consumer purchases a product, the consumer has the right to expect the product will perform as it is intended to perform. The consumer does not expect that the product will cause harm because of a product defect. If a product does cause harm because of a defect, the consumer can take legal...
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Are Car Accident Settlements Taxed in New Jersey?
Being injured in a car accident may result in a large settlement for your injuries and damages. However, when you receive your money, is the government going to want part of your personal injury settlement? Are you going to be required to include the proceeds from your car accident settlement as income when you...
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Four Tactics Insurance Claims Adjusters Use to Trip You Up
If you are injured in a car accident, the insurance adjuster for the other driver may contact you to discuss your claim. Even if you have the same insurance company as the other driver, the insurance adjuster is not on your side. An insurance claims adjuster works to protect the insurance company’s best interest,...
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Who Can Bring a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
If you lose a family member because of the negligent or careless acts of another person or party, you may not know your legal rights. For instance, who can bring a wrongful death lawsuit in New Jersey? How long do you have to file a lawsuit for wrongful death? Meeting with a New...
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