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How to Document Your Injuries for a Personal Injury Lawsuit

Posted on May 1, 2025

Many personal injury cases are settled during negotiations with the insurance company. However, your case may need to go to trial. In either situation, it is crucial that you document your injuries to maximize your compensation for damages. Our New Jersey personal injury attorneys discuss tips for documenting injuries and damages...

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What to Do if You Get Hurt in an Accident This Spring

Posted on March 15, 2025

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...

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What Is the Statute of Limitations for Bodily Injury in New Jersey?

Posted on March 10, 2025

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...

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Do Car Insurance Providers Look Out for My Best Interests?

Posted on December 5, 2024

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...

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How Long Does It Take to Settle a Personal Injury Case in NJ?

Posted on November 8, 2024

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...

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Understanding the Difference Between Settlement & Trial in Personal Injury Cases

Posted on November 5, 2024

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.

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Should I Represent Myself in a Personal Injury Case?

Posted on September 6, 2024

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...

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5 Reasons Why You May Not Want to Accept Your Personal Injury Settlement Right Away

Posted on April 27, 2024

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...

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Do Pre-Existing Conditions Affect a Personal Injury Case?

Posted on March 7, 2024

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...

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Criminal Case & Personal Injury Case – What to Consider When Both Occur After an Accident

Posted on December 28, 2023

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.

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