Who Is Responsible in Driverless Car Accidents?
Last Updated on June 3, 2026 KEY TAKEAWAYS Traditional negligence and product liability laws still apply to driverless vehicle crashes. Liability may extend beyond a human driver to manufacturers, software companies, or fleet operators. Multiple parties...
Who Is Responsible in Driverless Car Accidents? Continue reading…What happens after a New Jersey car accident with no police report?
It is tempting to avoid reporting a car accident in New Jersey, particularly if the accident is minor. The other driver may get out of the car and ask to handle the situation more informally or avoid involving the police for some reason or another. However, this approach could land you in...
What happens after a New Jersey car accident with no police report? Continue reading…What Happens When a Truck’s Brakes Fail?
When a truck’s brakes fail, the consequences can be catastrophic, especially on highways or in heavy traffic. In New Jersey, brake failure may result in liability for the driver, the trucking company, a maintenance provider, or even a manufacturer, depending on the cause of the failure. Commercial trucks...
What Happens When a Truck’s Brakes Fail? Continue reading…Jury Awards $7 Million In Auto Accident Case
A jury sitting in New Brunswick has awarded a man injured while riding his motorcycle in the Heller Industrial Park in Edison the sum of $7 million for injuries sustained when he was struck by a vehicle engaged in illegal drag racing in the industrial park. Hussein Agiz, a resident of Piscataway, and...
Jury Awards $7 Million In Auto Accident Case Continue reading…School Bus Injuries – Who Is Liable?
Schools have a duty to care for the safety and health of students who are under their protection. This duty is not only operational whenever a child is in the classroom. It also applies whenever a child is in the school fields, in the school bus or even on a school trip. Therefore,...
School Bus Injuries – Who Is Liable? Continue reading…How long do I have to file a personal injury suit in NJ?
If you or a loved one has been injured because of the negligence of someone else, you have a right to seek compensation for the damages suffered in terms of medical bills, lost time at work or school, and for any permanent or debilitating injuries. However, this right does not exist in perpetuity....
How long do I have to file a personal injury suit in NJ? Continue reading…Teen Hit by NJ Transit Train in Bloomfield
Is a property owner responsible for injuries sustained by trespassers?
Being struck by a moving train is an event that usually ends in death. On rare occasions someone survives this catastrophe. On those occasions, is the railroad responsible for that person’s injuries? That depends on the person’s status. If the person was...
Teen Hit by NJ Transit Train in Bloomfield Continue reading…Horrifying Statistics on Teen Driving During the Summer Months
Why are there so many vehicular accidents involving teens during the summer?
During the "100 Deadliest Days" that begin with Memorial Day, 10 people die daily from a crash involving a teen driver. Much of this awful statistic has to do with the fact that teenagers are off from school in the summer. Their...
Horrifying Statistics on Teen Driving During the Summer Months Continue reading…State of New Jersey Settles With Man Injured After Collision With Drunk State Trooper
Does the Tort Claims Act prevent personal injury recovery following an accident with a police officer?
The New Jersey Tort Claims Act works to address the constitutional immunity of government actors accused of negligence or reckless conduct while on the job. While it imparts significant limitations on a possible recovery amount, it is actually beneficial...
State of New Jersey Settles With Man Injured After Collision With Drunk State Trooper Continue reading…New Jersey Judge Expands Workplace Injury Jurisdiction Beyond Administrative Court System
I have a workplace injury claim in New Jersey. Where do I file and litigate my claim?
When it comes to legal complexities, jurisdictional matters rank close to the top of the list of confounding issues facing plaintiffs and defendants. As a foundational principle, a tribunal must have jurisdiction to preside over a matter –...
New Jersey Judge Expands Workplace Injury Jurisdiction Beyond Administrative Court System Continue reading…Somerset County Jury Awards Crash Victim $3.5 Million
I was recently injured in a car crash in New Jersey. What are my options for receiving compensation?
For New Jersey auto accident plaintiffs, compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and lost wages can come about either through a negotiated settlement or following a jury trial on the merits of the case. For one...
Somerset County Jury Awards Crash Victim $3.5 Million Continue reading…New Jersey Motorcycle Accidents
Are Large-Sum Awards Possible Following Catastrophic Injuries Sustained in a Motorcycle Accident?
In New Jersey, victims of motorcycle accidents cannot seek payment of medical expenses, lost wages and long-term care via personal injury protection (PIP). So, when injuries are serious or catastrophic, where can motorcyclists and their families turn when losses total hundreds of thousands...
New Jersey Motorcycle Accidents Continue reading…