If you or a family member suffered a serious, debilitating injury in an accident caused by a government employee or public entity, then it is important to speak with an experienced personal injury attorney in New Jersey to discuss what legal options may be available. Consulting with a knowledgeable lawyer is important because, generally speaking, […]
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Does the Arrival of Warmer Weather Increase the Risk of Personal Injury?
With summer right around the corner, an important question warrants an answer – does the risk of personal injury actually increase with warmer weather? The answer appears to be yes, there can be heightened risk of personal injury during warmer weather months, particularly in the summer when temperatures soar and heat advisories are issued. Summer […]
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Serious accidents are, unfortunately, a common occurrence in and around New Jersey. For example, the percentage of fatal car crashes has skyrocketed in New Jersey over recent years. In 2024, deadly auto accidents increased by 27 percent statewide with the most car accident deaths occurring in Central Jersey, including Middlesex County, according to CBS News. […]
Continue Reading7 Steps to Initiate a Personal Injury Claim
If you or a loved one suffered a serious bodily injury in a preventable accident, then you may be eligible to recover financial restitution for your harms and losses via a personal injury claim. The process of filing a personal injury claim is relatively straightforward but can be time-consuming and stressful, especially if you don’t […]
Continue ReadingSchool Bus Accident Lawyers in New Jersey – Important Info You Need to Know
As summer comes to an end, children across the Garden State are returning to school. This means streets and roads will now be occupied by large school buses at certain points throughout the day. As parents, when we put our children on a school bus, we are entrusting their safety to the school and the […]
Continue ReadingVacation Injuries: When Injuries Happen on Your 2024 Summer Vacation
With summer just around the corner, getting hurt on your time off is the last thing on your mind. Imagine you are out for some sun and fun at the Jersey Shore and you trip and fall while walking on the boardwalk! Unfortunately, vacation injuries do happen…more often than we would like. What are the […]
Continue ReadingBitten by a Dog? New Jersey’s Law on Dog Bites
While dogs are usually friendly animals, some still bite or attack. These attacks can often lead to serious injuries or even death, depending on the circumstances. The goal of the New Jersey Dog Bite Statute is to help victims pursue compensation for their injuries if bitten. New Jersey’s Dog Bite Statute is a “strict liability” […]
Continue ReadingMy Partner and I Were In A Car Accident Together…Do We Need Different Lawyers?
Although this may not be the first question you think about when you and a loved one have been in a car accident, it is a question to consider in the aftermath. And the answer? Well…it depends. The factual details surrounding a car accident will determine whether one attorney can represent two people involved in […]
Continue ReadingPersonal Injury Settlements and Disability Benefits
If you are involved in an accident that was caused by another person, you may be able to file a lawsuit against them to recover financial compensation for your losses. In most cases, personal injury claims are resolved outside of court, such as through a settlement. If you are currently getting disability benefits, this may […]
Continue ReadingAverage NJ Car Accident Settlements
In 2019, there were 276,861 motor vehicle accidents in New Jersey. This works out to just over 31 car crashes every single hour in our state. If you have been hurt in a car accident, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your injuries. Although New Jersey is a no-fault state, you may be […]
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