Every year, approximately half a million accidents involving trucks and similar vehicles occur across the country. A significant percentage of these accidents involve trucks that are in a rush to deliver food, packages, and other goods to residents and businesses. All too often, delivery riders prioritize quota requirements and speed over safety—to the detriment of […]
Talking to the Insurance Company After an Accident: What to Say and Not to Say in New Jersey
If you were injured in a car accident in New Jersey, you’ve likely exchanged insurance information with the other driver and also reported the crash to your own insurance carrier. You can expect an insurance claims adjuster to call you afterward, whether from your own provider or from the at-fault party. Note that your conversation […]
How to Obtain a Police Report in New Jersey
If you get injured in a traffic accident and want to sue for damages, a police report (or crash report) will be a crucial component of your case. A police report is an official statement that includes the facts and circumstances of the traffic accident. It is used by insurance providers and courts to help […]
How Long After a Car Accident Can You Sue in New Jersey?
In the U.S., around 12 million vehicles were involved in car crashes in 2018 alone. New Jersey residents who have been in a car accident are required to make a claim within the prescribed period of time. If they fail to do so, they stand to lose their right to recover compensation they are entitled […]
Signs Of A Concussion After A Car Accident In New Jersey
Concussions are commonly dismissed as simple bumps to the head that will go away on their own. However, these traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can interfere with a person’s work, social life, and day-to-day activities. Under New Jersey personal injury law, even a mild TBI may be compensable if it was caused by someone else’s negligence, […]
Does Health Insurance Cover Auto Accident Injuries In NJ?
In New Jersey, Personal Injury Protection (PIP) is a required auto insurance coverage, which is meant to pay for your own medical expenses and lost wages after a car accident. But it’s normal to be confused, causing many NJ drivers to wonder: Which policy should pay for my accident injury – my PIP or my […]
What Happens If You Hit Your Head in a Car Accident?
Motor vehicle accidents frequently cause head and brain injuries. Thanks to the protection provided by the skull, most of the time these injuries are treatable. But if the injury is more severe, it may result in a traumatic brain injury, or TBI. If you’ve been in a car accident, you may have suffered a head […]
New Jersey Car Accident Laws Explained
Do you know what to do if you get injured in an auto accident in New Jersey? Laws about who pays for your medical expenses and when to consider a lawsuit are important and advantageous to all New Jersey drivers so that they can protect themselves and their loved ones. Accident Reporting New Jersey law […]
What Should You Do if You Have a Concussion from a Car Accident?
Car accident victims unaware of their injuries often try to “walk it off” as they would for a bruise or a scrape, but a concussion can have serious and lasting effects on cognitive function. If you’ve recently suffered through a car accident, you may have a concussion and not even know it. New Jersey individuals […]
Unsafe Lane Change NJ
An unsafe lane change is one of the most common traffic violations in New Jersey. As stated under NJSA 39:4-88: “… a vehicle shall be driven as nearly as practicable entirely within a single lane and shall not be moved from that lane until the driver has ascertained that the movement can be made with […]