You might feel confident about your ability to multitask while you drive your vehicle. If you follow the speed limit, look up every few seconds and keep your music low, answering a text, for example, may not seem so harmful. The truth is distracted driving claims thousands of lives in the United States each year. […]
How Long Do You Have to File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in NJ?
Losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence can be extremely difficult. Filing a lawsuit may not be your top priority during this emotional time, but you should be aware of your right to claim compensation related to your loved one’s death. In New Jersey, you or other survivors of the decedent generally have […]
Traumatic Brain Injury Rehab Clinics in New Jersey
When the brain is damaged by a blow to the head or body, it is known as a traumatic brain injury (TBI). TBI can range from mild to severe. The least severe type, which just momentarily affects the brain, is a concussion. A more severe TBI may result in long-term problems or even death. Common […]
What are compensatory damages in NJ?
In a personal injury lawsuit, the injured party (plaintiff) seeks compensation for losses such as medical bills, lost wages, and property damaged or lost as a result of another party’s negligence. Compensatory damages are the financial award made to the plaintiff in a personal injury case. Compensatory Damages Compensatory damages In a personal injury case […]
Does New Jersey Have Limits on Personal Injury Damage Awards?
Personal injury damage awards in New Jersey may or may not have a limit or cap. Certain categories of damages awards are subject to limitations. While compensatory damages have no cap, punitive damages do. Damages are governed by a complex series of laws in New Jersey, which are more fully described below. Knowing About New […]
I Got Hit by a Car While Walking in New Jersey. What Do I Do?
Pedestrians are much more vulnerable to serious injuries when an accident happens. Unlike car occupants, pedestrians don’t have the protection of a vehicle’s steel frame, airbags, and crunch zones. Drivers have the obligation to operate their vehicles safely around people who are walking on or around the street, yet many New Jersey motorists still negligently […]
Progressive Bodily Injury Claim Process and Tips
Progressive is one of the most recognizable auto insurance companies, thanks in large part to its ever-present ads featuring the cheerful spokesperson “Flo.” In New Jersey, Progressive is among the five largest car insurers, with $800 million in underwritten auto insurance premiums. There’s a big chance that you or other drivers around you have […]
Guide to Multiple-Vehicle Crashes in New Jersey
Getting compensated for car crash injuries is confusing enough, but it becomes more complicated if two or more vehicles are involved in the collision. Injured individuals often ask, “Who pays for my injuries in a multi-vehicle pile-up? How do I make a claim? What if I was partially at fault?” The following is a guide […]
Fatal Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents Hit Highest Number in 30 Years
According to State Police traffic fatality data, the frequency of pedestrian accident and bike accident fatalities in New Jersey has reached crisis proportions. 219 pedestrians and 23 bicyclists died in traffic incidents in New Jersey before the end of 2021. This was the highest number of bike and pedestrian fatalities in New Jersey since 1989 […]
New Law Allows NJ Residents To Sue Their Car Insurance Company For Bad Faith
Many car insurance providers frequently dispute auto accident claims and put the recovery process on hold, sometimes for years. The injured party would be forced to spend time pursuing their claim during this delay and would also be denied any possible financial reimbursement for their injury. In New Jersey, drivers now have the option of […]