You might wonder why some personal injury trials use expert witnesses, and others do not. Expert witnesses can add to the cost of litigation, but sometimes, they are worth their weight in gold. If your personal injury case involves highly technical or specialized issues that a layperson (not an expert) would need...
Category: Personal Injury
The Role of Insurance Companies in Personal Injury Cases
People buy insurance to protect themselves when things go wrong. Sometimes, though when you file a claim, the insurance company treats you as if you are trying to steal their money from them. It could help if you knew the role of insurance companies in personal injury cases.
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What Is “Discovery” in a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
The plaintiff and defendant in a personal injury lawsuit exchange information with each other during the lawsuit to prepare for the trial. In most cases, this sharing of information through the discovery process leads to the parties reaching a settlement without having to go to trial.
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Long-Term Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury After an Accident
When you think of the brain as the control room for your body, it is easy to understand that a traumatic brain injury (TBI) from an accident could have long-term effects. Some of them do not show up immediately. Also, a person will likely suffer more long-term effects after a severe TBI...
Dog Bites: Protecting Your Rights
Dog bites happen more frequently than many people realize, and the wounds can cause severe impairment for the dog bite victim. Getting attacked by a dog or pack of dogs can cause fatal injuries. New Jersey’s dog bite statute holds dog owners strictly liable for the harm their dogs cause, even if...
How Do Contingency Fees Work in New Jersey Personal Injury Cases?
Most personal injury cases in New Jersey that get handled by a lawyer involve a contingency fee arrangement between the injured person and their attorney. If you got injured in an accident that was not your fault, a New Jersey personal injury attorney can take care of your claim and go...
How a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help if You’re Being Blamed For an Accident
When another driver causes a car accident, you could be entitled to compensation for your damages. However, allegations of comparative negligence could reduce the amount of money you receive for your injuries and damages. A New Jersey car accident attorney helps you fight allegations of blame so that you can receive...
Demand Letter Response Time in New Jersey
Being injured in an accident can be very stressful. Dealing with insurance companies can sometimes be even more stressful. One of the first steps in the insurance claim process is sending a demand letter to the insurance company related to your injury. Insurance companies can often take an excessive amount of time...
Are Hospitals and Nursing Homes Responsible for Bedsores?
Yes, hospitals and nursing homes can be responsible for bedsores if the wounds were the result of the negligence of the facility or worsened because of the facility’s carelessness. Some people might think that bedsores are an insignificant condition, but these wounds, also called pressure ulcers or decubitus, can be extremely painful...
Personal Injury Settlements: Everything You Wanted to Know
If you are considering filing a personal injury claim, you may wonder how the settlement process works. The first step is an attorney accepting your case. The second step usually involves negotiation with insurance companies or filing a lawsuit. The third step is the process of getting to a settlement. Our New...