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.
Category: Automobile Accidents
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...
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.
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...
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...
Can the Family Sue for Damages if a Family Member Was Killed in a Car Collision?
If a family member was killed in a New Jersey car accident, you may wonder what to do next. Do you have any right to seek justice for your lost loved one? Our New Jersey personal injury attorneys have answers for you. Keep reading for answers to some of the most...
What to Do if You are in a Car Accident in a Rental Car?
Getting in a car accident can be stressful enough when it is your personal vehicle, but this can be exacerbated if the vehicle is a rental. If you have never been in an accident, or have maybe only been in one or two in your life, you may think that they are...
How Much are Head-On Accidents Worth?
Each year, there are around 5.25 million car accidents in the United States. Even though head-on collisions are pretty rare, they make up 10% of fatalities overall. They account for 13% of rural fatal crashes and 7% of urban fatal...
Who is at Fault in a Yellow Light Accident?
Accidents happen every day, and when you live in an area as vibrant and popular as New Jersey you may find yourself involved in one sooner or later. While this can be a relatively minor occurrence for many, sometimes it can result in a much more serious collision and can leave one...
I Was Hit by a Delivery Driver. Who is Responsible for My Injuries?
Much has changed just in the past decade, with more people doing their shopping online than ever before. While the convenience that this provides is certainly nice, the uptick in online orders has led to many more delivery drivers being on the road at any given time.
And ever...