Category: Automobile Accidents

If you’ve been involved in a New Jersey car accident, it won’t be long before insurance adjusters reach out requesting a statement. The adjuster will likely be very friendly and express concern for your well-being. They will probably relay that your recorded statement is all that is needed to finish processing your...

When several vehicles collide, it’s not always clear who is at fault and must pay. You might be involved in a four-car crash, or a pile-up on the turnpike—and insurance companies often point fingers at each other. Understanding fault in these car accidents starts with knowing how liability is assigned and...

Despite the advantages of self-driving cars, some people say that there will be more accidents and auto defect cases because of these vehicles. Just as human error and poor decisions can lead to collisions in traditional cars, glitches and programming defects can cause crashes in autonomous vehicles. When you have auto accidents,...

You might think that the usual rules of liability do not apply if you have a collision with another car while in a car wash, but you could still go after money damages if someone else caused the crash through negligence.  An accident does not have to happen on a street for...

A car accident is stressful enough without worrying about how driving a rental car will factor into the accident claim. You may be out of town when a rental car accident occurs, but not always. Sometimes we need to rent a vehicle while our car is in the repair shop.  Whatever...

Car insurance in New Jersey can be confusing because New Jersey is a no-fault state. In a no-fault state, each person who is involved in a motor vehicle accident files claims for medical bills against their own car insurance policy. If the person does not have car insurance, they can file a...

The first thing a person should do following an accident is to contact the police to report the accident. The second thing a person should do following an accident is to seek medical treatment for injuries. Seeking medical treatment is not only wise because you need to protect your health, but it...

Being injured in an accident can cause great pain and suffering. Even minor injuries can result in physical pain, mental anguish, and emotional suffering. Placing a value on your pain and suffering after an accident can be impossible. How much money is your pain and suffering worth? Is there any amount that...

Sadly, you cannot always believe what you see on television ads. Some insurance companies are not the best of neighbors, and they are not always there to give you a helping hand. Insurance companies are for-profit businesses. They are in business to earn as much profit as possible for their shareholders and...

Even though you are not required to hire an attorney to handle your car accident claim, that does not mean that you should not. Some auto accident claims can be handled without the assistance of an attorney. However, unless you consult with a New Jersey car accident attorney

The first step after a car accident is to call 911 for help. The 911 operator dispatches law enforcement officers and emergency medical services to the accident scene. The officers investigate the cause of the crash and complete a police report. Obtaining a copy of the police report can help you when...

It seems that automakers announce new car technology every week. Some of the new car tech is purely for convenience and luxury, such as heated seats, automatic doors, and remote start. However, some of the technology is designed to reduce the risk of and prevent traffic accidents. An experienced