MIPS-Equipped Helmets Reduce Impact of Head Trauma Safety officials have long known that head injuries are the leading cause of death and injury in motorcycle accidents. Statistics also show that most head injuries occur when a biker hits his or her head against the ground at an angle. A number of motorcycle helmet manufacturers are […]
How Much Is Your Personal Injury Lawsuit Worth?
October 9, 2019 by
The Different Types of Damage in a Personal Injury Claim You’ve been seriously hurt in an accident, and it wasn’t your fault. Your whole world has been turned topsy-turvy—you can’t work, you need significant medical care, and you find it difficult or impossible to do many of the things you love. You know you have […]
New Jersey Supreme Court Issues Ruling in PIP Claim
June 27, 2019 by
Court Rules That Personal Injury Protection Is Only Recourse for Claims under $250,000 In March, 2019, the New Jersey Supreme Court handed down its decision in two consolidated cases (Haines and Little), overturning a lower court ruling addressing the rights of injured parties to seek compensation from at-fault parties after a motor vehicle accident. Here’s […]
Third Party Claims for Workplace Injuries
December 10, 2018 by
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 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 […]
A Personal Injury Lawsuit—Part Two
October 3, 2017 by
Evidentiary and Dispositive Motions In this series, we’re looking at the timeline for a personal injury lawsuit, so that you know what to expect and can work more effectively with counsel. So, you’ve filed your complaint and the defendants have all answered in a timely manner. Settlement efforts were unsuccessful, so you conducted depositions, obtained […]
