Can You Recover Compensation for Fear, Stress, Anxiety or Anguish Caused by an Accident? If you have been involved in any type of accident, you know that the injuries are often more than physical. You may have witnessed horrific injury to others, including those you love. You may have scars or disfigurement that carry significant […]
What Happens in New Jersey if You Cause Some of Your Own Injuries?
October 5, 2023 by
The Comparative Negligence Approach in New Jersey You’re running late for an appointment and driving faster than you should be. Another motorist, perhaps misjudging your speed, fails to yield to your right of way and collides with you. The accident would not have occurred if the other motorist had obeyed the law, but it also […]
Do You Have to Pay Income Taxes on a Personal Injury Award?
October 5, 2023 by
Is a Settlement or Verdict Taxable? If So, When? You’ve suffered injuries in a car wreck or tripped on a hazard on residential or commercial property. You’ve been unable to work, you’ve had significant medical expenses that weren’t covered by insurance or you’ve had to stop doing some of the things you love because of […]
How Is Evidence Gathered in a Personal Injury Case?
September 1, 2023 by
How Will Your Attorney Find Support for Your Claims? When you’ve been hurt because of someone else’s carelessness, you have the right to file a civil lawsuit to recover for all injury and loss you suffered. You may be able to settle your claim without going to court, but if there’s a trial, you’ll need […]
What Is a Deposition and How Is It Used at a Personal Injury Trial?
September 1, 2023 by
Understanding One of the Fundamental Ways of Gathering Evidence When your attorney is preparing your personal injury case for trial, evidence needs to be collected, evaluated and preserved. Perhaps the most common tool for doing that is a deposition. What Is a Deposition? Essentially, a deposition is an interview with a witness. That witness may […]
The Benefits of Settling a Personal Injury Claim
August 3, 2023 by
Reasons Why You May Want to Avoid Going to Trial You’ve been hurt because of someone else’s careless or wrongful act. You’ve hired experienced and proven legal counsel to help you recover compensation for all your losses. Your attorney has been working hard to gather evidence to support your claim. Your prospects look good for […]
The Roles of the Judge and Jury in a Personal Injury Trial
August 3, 2023 by
What Are the Respective Responsibilities of Both? When you have been hurt because of someone else’s carelessness, you have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit to recover damages for all your losses. If your case goes to trial, all evidence will be presented to both a judge and a jury. Why is there […]
Things You Don’t Want to Do after a Car Accident
July 7, 2023 by
Don’t Minimize Your Injuries | Don’t Wait to Get Treatment or Contact Legal Counsel When you’ve been hurt in any type of motor vehicle accident because of the carelessness or negligence of another person, you have a right to seek compensation for all your losses, from any unearned wages or income to your physical pain […]
No-Impact Motorcycle Accident Claims
July 3, 2023 by
Can You File a Personal Injury Claim If There Was No Collision? You don’t need to be hit by another vehicle to suffer serious injury while riding a motorcycle. The carelessness of another motorist may require that you take evasive action, which can cause you to lose control of your bike and crash. Another motorist […]
Talking to Your Insurer about a Motorcycle Accident Claim
June 16, 2023 by
Protecting Your Right to Recover Fully under Your Policy When you’ve been hurt in a motorcycle accident, one of the first things you’ll typically think about, once you’ve received the medical attention you need, is notifying your insurance provider. Of course, you’ll want to let your insurer know about your accident. But rather than making […]
