Blog: Personal Injury

There are certain things that you should avoid when navigating a personal injury claim. Here are a few of the most common: Accepting the First Settlement Offer Receiving any offer of compensation following an injury is tempting, especially if you have been unable to work. But, settling too soon often does not give you enough time to build your case and demonstrate your full losses. Not Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer Not hiring a...

A demand letter is one of the most important resources used in a personal injury case. The letter lists the details of the accident as well as the total of your damages. The purpose of the letter is to demand a specific amount of compensation. A demand letter includes the following: Details of your injury Details of the accident Reason why the individual is responsible Lost wages or benefits Other damages The demand letter is...

Warmer weather means that more people enjoy the outdoors by foot. Local sidewalks will fill up with pedestrians, both walking and biking. Unfortunately, an increase in pedestrians also often means an increase in the number of pedestrian accidents. Being aware of other drivers and pedestrians at all times and knowing the common causes of accidents can help you prevent them. Most Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents in New Jersey These are a few of the...

When you hear the term “catastrophic,” your mind probably instantly thinks of a severe, large scale event like an earthquake or tsunami. If something is catastrophic, it most likely yielded a great amount of damage to a person or property. The legal definition identities this kind of injury similarly. The law defines a catastrophic injury as an injury with “direct and proximate consequences [that] permanently prevent an individual from performing any gainful work.” In layman’s...

You never expect a friendly visit with a neighbor to go wrong. But, if you suffer a dog bite while visiting a friend, you might wonder who will cover your medical bill. In addition to the emotional consequences of a dog bite, the medical care needed could get costly. You might require immediate and ongoing medical care and your injury could require you to take time off of work. Related blog: Important Steps to Take...

Filing a Premises Liability Claim in New Jersey You never expect to experience an injury when visiting another person’s property. When it does happen, it can be confusing as to who is responsible for covering your medical costs and lost wages. The property owner might try to negate that they are to blame and try to avoid covering your medical costs. The details involved regarding the injury can dictate your legal right for compensation. Types...

Brain Injury Overview Of all the parts of the human body, the brain is one of the most important, but also the one we understand the least. Brain injuries can occur in a number of different ways, but the danger of suffering one in a car accident is higher than average due to the trauma and violence these crashes can generate. The most serious of these injuries is the traumatic brain injury, often shortened to...

Key Evidence in a Personal Injury Case Now that more people are using smartphones than ever before, it does not take much effort to record accidents while they are happening. Because video surveillance is easily accessible and readily available in most places, it is often used as a key piece of evidence when a person is filing a personal injury claim. When It Comes in Handy Video surveillance can come in handy for quite...

Pedestrian Accidents Spike During the Holidays It’s November already, and you know what that means! There are only a few short weeks left to cram in all your holiday shopping. After all, no one wants to rush out to the store on Christmas Eve in search of a gift they forgot. Many holiday shoppers wait all year for the amazing deals that are sure to appear on Black Friday. So, you should expect to see...

Filing a Personal Injury Claim After getting into a serious accident at work, while on the road, or even when walking around outside, you may have hopes of filing a lawsuit against the person or people that are responsible for those injuries. While some cases are serious enough to require taking legal action, not all situations are the same. Below, we outline the elements of a personal injury claim. The Elements of Personal Injury...