When Workers’ Compensation May Not Be Your Only Option In New Jersey, when you have suffered injury or illness caused by an accident or exposure at work, your first recourse will typically be to file a workers’ compensation claim. In fact, your employer may even tell you that workers’ compensation is your “exclusive remedy,” that […]
What Is Negligence?—Part Three
October 29, 2018 by
Demonstrating Actual Loss As we discussed in the first and second parts of this series, the initial requirements in a lawsuit alleging negligence are: Evidence that would lead the jury to conclude that the defendant did not act reasonably under the circumstances (the conduct breached the duty of care) The failure to act reasonably caused […]
What Is Negligence—Part Two
October 10, 2018 by
Establishing Who Caused the Accident As we explained in part one of this series, when you’ve been injured in any type of accident and have filed a lawsuit alleging negligence, the first element you’ll have to prove is that the wrongdoer (known as the “defendant”) failed to meet the recognized standard of care—that he or […]
What Is Negligence?—Part One
September 26, 2018 by
Protecting Your Rights after You’ve Been Hurt When you’ve suffered any kind of loss because of the wrongful act of another person—the loss of income when you can’t work or the loss of companionship or consortium; the costs of un-reimbursed medical care or the loss of enjoyment of life caused by your pain and suffering—you […]
Protecting Your Rights after a Car Accident
September 9, 2018 by
In the aftermath of a motor vehicle accident, there can be great confusion. You may not know the precise cause of the accident or the full extent of your injuries. However, if you have been hurt because of someone else’s carelessness or negligence, you have a right to pursue a monetary award to cover you […]
What You Need to Know about New Jersey’s Dog Bite Law
July 12, 2018 by
For most people, most of the time, a dog is man’s best friend. Unfortunately, a dog can still be a dangerous animal, often because of the way it’s raised or treated. National statistics indicate that more than four million people seek treatment every year because of attacks by dogs, whether they’ve been bitten, mauled or […]
Protecting Your Rights after a Motorcycle Accident
June 20, 2018 by
Taking the Right Steps to Get Full and Fair Compensation for Your Losses When you have been hurt in a motorcycle accident caused by the carelessness or negligence of another person, your first priority will be your health and well-being. Go to the hospital by ambulance, if necessary, or get to an urgent care facility […]
Slip and Fall Injury Claims in New Jersey
June 4, 2018 by
Your Rights When a Property Owner is Negligent In New Jersey, as in other states, the owner or any person who exercises control over residential or commercial property has a duty to monitor and maintain the premises so as to minimize the risk of injury to legal visitors to the property—this is referred to under […]
The Benefits of Expert Testimony in a Truck Accident Claim
March 18, 2018 by
To successfully litigate a personal injury claim, you need to present clear and compelling evidence that the defendant acted carelessly or negligently, causing actual losses. In a truck accident claim, that can often be a challenge, given the varied potential causes of such a crash, as well as the complex regulations governing trucking operations. As […]
A Personal Injury Lawsuit – Part Three
October 16, 2017 by
Jury Selection and Jury Instructions The complaint is filed and answered, and discovery is complete. You’ve argued all dispositive motions and evidentiary disputes. There are still a couple very important steps before opening arguments can be made. Jury Selection Opening statements are made to the jury, so a jury must be seated before you can […]
