Motorcycle safety takes time, patience and experience to learn. You will need to make a consistent effort to maintain your skills. Improving your confidence can play a significant role in your protection. When you know how to ride your bike with ease, you might have more control over your reaction to any sudden road hazards […]
Protecting yourself from the dangers of trucker fatigue
Fatigue is a challenge you might face often as a long-haul truck driver. Navigating this risk and preventing it from endangering you requires a consistent effort to stay well-rested. Knowing how to lower your risks may improve your alertness and overall effectiveness at your job. Your decision to prioritize rest might be the reason you […]
Why is distracted driving so deadly?
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 […]
