Category: Automobile Accidents

Most people understandably assume that when they pay for auto insurance, they will receive reimbursement or a payout if they need to file a claim. Unfortunately, this is not always true, and insurance companies regularly deny claims. Some denials are legitimate, but many are not, and you may need the assistance of...

You cannot seek monetary damages for personal injury if you did not get hurt in the accident, but you could recover your property damage or loss.  New Jersey has a complicated automobile insurance system. People who drive vehicles in our state can choose between two kinds of insurance policies. One choice is...

When you hear about a car accident in which the airbags inflated, you might assume that the crash involved high speeds or a significant impact, but that is not always the case. A New Jersey personal injury attorney can talk to you about your collision and handle your personal injury claim. 

You will want to get prompt medical treatment if you got injured in a collision. Some types of wounds require treatment in an emergency room, while other types of injuries like whiplash, can respond well to chiropractic treatment. The timing does matter when it comes to how soon you will want to...

A "T-Bone" accident is also known as a side-impact accident. It occurs when the front of one vehicle hits the side of another. These accidents can lead to many injuries and, most commonly, whiplash, a severe neck injury. Both drivers and passengers sitting on the impacted side can be injured.

A low-speed fender bender can feel like nothing more than an inconvenience. You exchange insurance information, take a few photos, and move on. But even minor car accidents can become more complicated than you expect. Injuries may appear days later, repair bills can grow, and insurance companies may not offer what...

Being in a car accident can lead to serious injuries that may require treatment, such as physical therapy. You may wonder if your insurance will cover the costs of your recovery. Your auto insurance likely has coverage for personal injury protection that covers some medical expenses, such as physical therapy. However, even...

Losing a loved one in a crash brings shock, grief, and many difficult questions. Can you hold someone accountable? What legal steps come next? This blog explains what happens after a fatal car accident, how a wrongful death claim works in New Jersey, and how a knowledgeable attorney can guide you...

Experts say that many of the more than 250,000 car crashes in New Jersey every year could be prevented if people simply kept their focus on driving at all times when behind the wheel. Some people mistakenly think that distracted driving only involves texting or talking on a cell phone when driving,...

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.

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...