Spring in New Jersey is a mixed bag—you get a few perfect days, but you also get potholes, roadwork, and more people out and about. That means accidents happen, and when they do, you don’t have time for nonsense. Whether it’s a fender bender, a nasty slip on someone’s unshoveled sidewalk, or...

One moment, everything is fine. The next, your life is upended by an accident you never saw coming. Maybe it’s a car crash on your way to work, a fall on an icy sidewalk, or a medical procedure that goes terribly wrong. In an instant, you’re dealing with pain, medical bills, and...

You pay your car insurance premiums on time, and you have the right to expect that this means you’ll be treated with respect when it’s time for the company to hold up its end of the bargain. Ideally, a good payment history and company loyalty would mean an insurance provider has...

When you’ve been injured due to the negligence of another person, your entire life can be affected. In addition to having to endure physical and sometimes mental recovery, you may also begin feeling financial pressure if you have been unable to work, or have expensive medical bills. This is when you may...

If you’ve been injured and are considering filing a personal injury case, a crucial thing for you to understand the distinction between settlement and trial. At some point, you will be called upon to decide how you want to resolve your personal injury case, and each has its own advantages and considerations.

Are you wondering if it’s possible to represent yourself in your upcoming personal injury case? 

The short answer is, yes, it is. 

According to  28 U.S.C. § 1654, all parties in any United States court “may plead and conduct their own cases...

Engaging in settlement negotiations with insurance companies and other parties may consume large quantities of time and energy. However, it can be worth it to hold on to accepting the first settlement offer you receive. Numerous variables can affect whether or not you should wait for additional settlement offers or proceed to...

You were injured in an accident in New Jersey that was not your fault. You expect to receive compensation for your damages from the person who caused your injuries. However, an insurance adjuster tells you that your claim is being denied because you have a pre-existing health condition...

A personal injury is harm to your body, emotions, or reputation. Personal injury cases seek compensation for injuries and damages. Most claims are settled through negotiations with the party who caused the injury. However, some personal injury cases result in lawsuits filed in civil court.

The harm caused by dangerous chemicals can be instant or long-term. Likewise, the effects of chemical exposure could be short-lived or cause lifelong impairments and disabilities. Suppose toxic exposure happened on the job or was caused by someone else's negligence. In that case, there may be legal options to recover compensation for...