There are numerous lawyers in New Jersey who handle personal injury cases, each one advertising themselves as an excellent choice. How do you choose the best attorney for your accident claim? Here are the top qualities you should look for in a NJ personal injury lawyer. Significant Experience In The Field The most effective attorneys […]
Can You Sue For A Car Accident In New Jersey?
You can sue for a car accident in New Jersey if you meet certain conditions. Let’s set the scene to explain this. As a driver or commuter in NJ, you’re probably familiar with Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance, which covers your medical bills in a car accident regardless of who caused it. This is called […]
How Long Does A Car Accident Lawsuit Take In NJ?
If you’re thinking about suing a driver that caused you injuries, it is only normal to ask how long your lawsuit might take. The most honest answer we can give is, “It depends.” Various factors come into play, such as the severity of your injuries, negotiations with the insurance company, and the schedule of the […]
Who Is Responsible in a Multi-Car Accident?
It’s usually challenging to determine who is liable for a multi-car accident. Multiple parties will have varying degrees of liability. Depending on how many cars and the gravity of the situation, these factors could complicate your personal injury claim. Thankfully, a lawyer can help you sort out the right parties at fault and how to […]
Suing For a Car Accident in NJ – Can I Sue For A Crash, And When?
New Jersey follows the “no fault” rule in car insurance, which means that if you were injured in an auto accident, your own Personal Injury Protection (PIP) should cover your medical bills, regardless of who was at fault in the crash. But what if your injuries are so significant that they exceed your PIP limit? […]
Can You Sue With Limited Tort In New Jersey?
A New Jersey driver with a limited tort insurance policy may sue only if a serious injury is involved. Let’s provide some background. Car insurance policies in NJ include either a “Limitation on Lawsuit Threshold” or a “No Threshold.” These are sometimes referred to as limited tort or full tort. Limited tort policies are less […]
What Is Limited Tort In New Jersey?
Do you know what the “tort threshold” is in your auto insurance policy? This can make a huge difference when you are seeking compensation for car crash injuries. Accident insurance can be full tort or limited tort, depending on how much it allows you to sue a negligent driver. In New Jersey, your policy has […]
New Jersey Bodily Injury Claims 101
Auto insurance policies in NJ may or may not include coverage for Bodily Injury Liability (BIL). This insurance coverage kicks in if you caused an accident. It pays for the claims of people who were injured due to the crash. The importance of ensuring that your auto insurance policy affords adequate BIL coverage cannot be […]
I Was Hit by a Drunk Driver in New Jersey, Can I Sue?
If you are in an auto accident where the other driver was drunk or impaired from a controlled substance, then you may be able to seek compensation for injuries sustained. Filing a personal injury lawsuit against the liable party should help but if the accident occurred in a no-fault state, such as New Jersey, you […]
Is NJ a No-Fault State for Auto Insurance?
New Jersey belongs to states observing no-fault car insurance laws. Don’t be fooled, though, by the “no-fault” term, this doesn’t mean a party won’t be found at fault after a car accident. Here are things to know about no-fault laws, particularly their implications to auto insurance and car accidents. NJ No-Fault Laws Under New Jersey […]