Do you have a personal injury claim? If so, you may be wondering why your lawyer won't take it. The reason could be that they are already too busy or not interested in the type of case. Though there are many reasons a New Jersey personal injury attorney
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Category: Personal Injury
What Is ‘Pain and Suffering’ in a Personal Injury Case?
Personal injury cases may result from numerous accidents or other incidents that cause injury. Motor vehicle accidents and falls are common accidents that cause injuries. However, a person may also file a personal injury claim for medical malpractice, defective products, and dog bites. A New Jersey personal injury
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Types of Expert Witnesses Used in Personal Injury Cases
Have you been injured in an accident? If so, it’s important to know that there are many types of expert witnesses that can be used in personal injury cases. Some experts may testify about the plaintiff's injuries, damages, or medical treatment while others will help in estimating future losses.
It is...
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What Are Emotional Damages?
Personal injury victims in New Jersey may be eligible for compensation to aid their recovery after an injury accident.
Economic damages reimburse injury victims for calculable expenses such as property damage, medical bills, and lost wages.
But how are victims compensated for psychological and emotional distress suffered...
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What Are Punitive Damages in a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
New Jersey personal injury victims are entitled to compensation for their injuries from at-fault parties.
With help from an experienced New Jersey personal injury attorney, victims can file a personal injury lawsuit to pursue economic and punitive damages.
Economic damages are based on the injured...
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Survival Actions vs. Wrongful Death Claims
Nothing that can adequately ease the suffering of loved ones when someone passes away. This is especially true when the death resulted from another's willful or negligent intent.
In New Jersey, when someone dies due to another’s negligence, there are two types of legal actions that may be filed in New...
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How Are Pain and Suffering Damages Calculated?
If you’re a New Jersey resident injured in an accident due to another’s negligence, you are entitled to compensation for your pain and suffering.
Assigning value to pain and suffering after an accident is a complicated process. Pain and suffering damages are regarded as non-economic damages that cannot be measured by...
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Injured at Work: Personal Injury at the Workplace Vs. Workers’ Compensation Claims
Nationwide, companies have placed a renewed emphasis on safety protocols in the workplace. In response, New Jersey enjoys a below-average ranking in non-fatal workplace illness and injury rates.
Even with that success, it’s important to recognize that many New Jersey workers still experience on-the-job...
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What Is the Difference Between Premises Liability And General Liability?
A landowner could face liability under the legal theory of premises liability or general negligence. You have to prove different things to hold the property owner accountable for your losses, depending on which legal theory you select for your injury claim. A New Jersey premises liability attorney...
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What Are My Rights if I Get Coronavirus and Cannot Work?
COVID-19 can strike without warning. A person can feel healthy one day and suddenly become sick. If his job is an essential service, he will not be allowed to continue working until he gets medical clearance to return to the job. If he works from home, he might feel too ill to...
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