Personal Injury
Seeking Compensation for Damages? Know Your Options
When an individual suffers personal injury in an accident that involves other parties, they are likely going to want to know their options for pursuing litigation and ultimately receive monetary compensation for their damages. Read on for what New Jersey residents should know about the common types of damages awarded in personal injury cases. Compensatory…
Read MoreTop Traits of Effective New Jersey Personal Injury Attorneys
In contemporary American society, we as consumers are taught to shop around for the product or service that best fits our needs. We conduct research, ask other people who have bought the item or service, and test things ourselves before we buy. While this approach can often go smoothly when looking to buy a new…
Read MoreExamples of Pain and Suffering Settlements
Most people who have listened to the news or are vaguely familiar with legal settlements have heard the phrase “pain and suffering.” You might be surprised to learn that this phrase is a vital part of most personal injury cases. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident caused by another…
Read MoreHow New Jersey PIP Insurance Works
If you were involved in a car accident, it is likely that you have heard the acronym PIP used. PIP (personal injury protection) is a type of “no-fault” coverage that provides compensation for both lost wages and medical costs. PIP compensation is paid regardless of who was responsible for causing a motor vehicle. Given its…
Read MoreWhat to Expect During Mediation and Arbitration
Arbitration and mediation are two types of alternative dispute resolution, which were created to decrease costs as well as provide structure to the unpredictable nature of traditional litigation. Unlike court cases, mediation and arbitration do not become part of a public record, which means that it is often possible to retain confidentiality during these processes.…
Read MoreNew Jersey Accident Laws That Protect You
The New Jersey Department of Transportation reports that in 2017 there were 270,331 vehicle collisions in the state. Many of these accidents resulted in injuries as well as fatalities. While this number is lower than the number of accidents that occurred in the state in 2005, it still represents a substantial number of people. For…
Read MoreCommon Slip and Fall Sites: What New Jersey Residents Should Know
While some people drift through their days with grace and balance, others seem cursed with two eternal left feet, tripping over anything and everything imaginable. While we all have our own personal levels of clumsiness, there are situations in which slips and falls occur due to no fault of our own but rather the negligence…
Read MorePedestrian Accidents in New Jersey: What Residents Should Know
In contemporary American society, the amount of transportation options available to citizens seems to be constantly growing. While some own their own cars, others rely on ridesharing services, mass transportation, bicycles, and even electric scooters to get from A to B. While all of these modes of transportation were invented to help make our lives…
Read MoreDog Bite Laws in New Jersey
For millions of Americans, the loyalty and companionship that comes from owning a dog simply cannot be rivaled. While owning dogs is one of life’s true pleasures for pet lovers, with this privilege comes the responsibility of ensuring that the animal instinct in them is curtailed to a safe enough degree. When dog bites occur…
Read MoreCommon Jobsite Accidents in New Jersey
For many Americans, the daily drive to work does not include thoughts about whether or not they will incur a serious personal injury on the job that day. For those of us that work behind the safety of cubicle walls and a computer screen, the risk of personal injury may be low enough that the…
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