How to Reduce the Risk of a Winter Weather Automobile Wreck It’s November, and in New Jersey, that means that snow or ice may be in the forecast any time for the next 4-5 months. The winter weather can make driving treacherous, limiting visibility, as well as your ability to stop or negotiate a turn. […]
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Common Accidents in the Fall
Dangers to Watch for When the Leaves Start to Turn Color It’s October—officially fall—when the temperature starts to drop and the world comes ablaze in color. Some of the unique attributes of autumn can lead to an increase in certain types of accidents. Slips and Falls As the trees start to shed, fallen leaves can […]
Recovering Damages After a Car Accident
What If the Driver of Your Vehicle Was at Fault? If you’re hurt in a car, truck, or motorcycle accident, there’s a tendency to look at the other vehicles involved in the wreck and determine whether they were careless or negligent. But what if you’re a passenger in a vehicle, and the driver of that […]
Who Is At Fault in a Left-Turn Accident?
Is the Driver Turning Left Always at Fault? Under the rules of the road in New Jersey, drivers making a left turn must yield to oncoming vehicles. There are two exceptions: when the driver has a green left-turn arrow and when there are stop signs on both sides of the intersection and the driver turning […]
Compensation for Loss of Enjoyment of Life After an Accident
What Is It? How Is It Calculated? When you’re in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you have a right to seek financial compensation for your losses. Some losses are easily understood and fairly simple to calculate: Wages and other income, if you can’t work Medical expenses not covered by insurance Property damage Among […]
The Differences Between Motorcycle and Automobile Accident Claims
Why You Want a Lawyer Who Has Successfully Handled Motorcycle Claims When you’re hurt while riding a motorcycle, whether as a passenger or driver, you may think that it’s just like any other motor vehicle accident, so you just need a good auto accident attorney. That’s not true, though. There are significant differences between bike […]
Accidental or Wrongful Death in New Jersey
Who Qualifies to File a Wrongful Death Claim? The accidental or wrongful death of anyone can have a devastating impact on a wide range of people—family, friends, associates, and co-workers, just to name a few. New Jersey law allows certain parties to seek financial compensation after the accidental or wrongful death of another person. What […]
New Jersey Motor-Vehicle-Accident-Injury Claims
How Does Your Own Negligence Affect a Claim for Injuries? In a personal injury lawsuit, one of the primary things to determine is liability—who caused the accident. It’s not uncommon for a number of parties to be at fault, including the injured party. What happens if you contribute to the chain of events that leads […]

