Blog: Personal Injury

The rate of bike accidents increases in the summer months, not just in New Jersey but all over the country. Bicycling is a common form of exercise and method of transportation for many during summer, but the increase in activity can lead to more accidents. Common Causes of Summer Bicycle Accidents Here are the four most common reasons why there are more bicycle accidents in the summer months: 1. An Increase in Bicyclists...

Summer is a time for sunshine and vacations. However, many people aren’t aware that summer also brings with it an increase in accidents. Understanding the top summer accidents can help you and your family stay safe. Most Common Summer Accidents These are the top six summer accidents: Car Accidents With more drivers on the road during the summer months, there is a significant increase in car accidents. Teens are out for summer...

If you’re injured and someone else is at fault, you may decide to hire a personal injury lawyer to represent you. Hiring a lawyer often requires an initial consultation that allows you to choose the right one for your case. During this meeting, you can also expect the lawyer to ask you questions related to your case to decide if it’s worth pursuing. Here are a few questions you can expect your personal injury lawyer...

Truck Accidents You never expect to be in an accident with a commercial truck. Commercial trucks tend to drive at a slower speed and will usually stay in the right lane. Unfortunately, that does not entirely prevent them from crashing into you. The driver of a personal vehicle often suffers the worst of the damages because of the weight differences between the two vehicles. Additionally, trucks do not have the same stopping capabilities...

Dealing with a personal injury case can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re also dealing with your recovery. It is normal to have a lot of questions, regarding whether you have a case and what to expect throughout the case. Below, are a few of the most common questions that we get when it comes to personal injury cases. Do I Have a Personal Injury Case? Each case is different. It is difficult to determine whether...

Are you considering filing a personal injury lawsuit? One of the first, and most important, steps is choosing the right lawyer. We have compiled a list of four important things to look for when choosing a personal injury lawyer to represent you and your case. 1. Lawyer’s Experience It’s important to note that lawyers typically specialize in a specific area of law. You want a lawyer who has experience in personal injury cases. This ensures...

Thanks to modern technology, people are familiar with doing research on practically anything. For more costly decisions, like hiring an attorney, that research skill becomes even more important. If you have an attorney picked out, you should double-check that they have a good reputation and a clean background. Know that you will be spending a lot of money on their services so you should try and make sure beforehand that they will be worth the...

There are many varying definitions of a catastrophic injury, depending on the circumstances and forum of an injured victim’s case. No matter the facts and circumstances of an injured person’s case, if he or she is seriously injured enough that he or she suffers from a long-term disability or a disfigurement/deformity, it is very likely that he or she has suffered a catastrophic injury. Statutory Definitions of Catastrophic Injury Federal law provides a statutory definition...

If you have been involved in an accident where you sustained an injury as a result of someone else’s negligence, you’re probably thinking of filing a lawsuit in New Jersey’s civil court system. The longer you wait to file a claim, the less likely it’ll be that you’ll get the compensation you deserve. It is important to comply with the statute of limitations with this type of case. Is There A Time Limit On Personal...

Halloween night brings out hundreds of thousands of children, walking from door to door, and neighborhood to neighborhood. While many children look forward to Halloween night, it can be one of the most dangerous nights for pedestrian accidents. In fact, the number of pedestrian accidents increases by up to 40%. Factors Contributing to Pedestrian Accidents on Halloween Night There are many factors that lead to an increase in pedestrian accidents on Halloween night, including:...