How 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 MoreTypes of Damages in Medical Malpractice Cases: What New Jersey Residents Should Know
Think about the last time you visited the doctor’s office. No matter if it was a routine check-up or an in-depth consultation or procedure, chances are there was an inherent degree of trust and respect that transpired between yourself and the medical professional with whom you met. When this trust is broken due to medical…
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 MoreComparative Negligence in New Jersey: What Residents Should Know
If you were to ask a hundred Americans to define what “fairness” means in today’s society, you are likely to get a hundred different responses. In many aspects of our world, what is fair is somewhat subjective. However, when it comes to cases of determining fault for auto accidents that cause personal injury to others,…
Read MoreMedical Malpractice in New Jersey: Understanding the Standard of Care
What defines a profession? For many, the difference between a profession and simply a job is the amount of training and ongoing professional development needed to maintain a certain quality of service and production. Physicians, as one of the oldest professions in history, have long sworn to provide the best care possible for their patients.…
Read MoreFDA Fails to Protect Public From Defective Heart Device
In today’s society, Americans rely on certain institutions to keep us safe from harm. From protein powder to medical devices, regulatory agencies are in charge of ensuring all products conform to a set of safety and health standards that prevent the threat of undue harm. When agencies fail in their obligation, product liability attorneys are…
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…
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