Cellphones are clearly one of the main causes of distracted driving. Most drivers understand that, even while they are distracted. Someone who is trying to type a text message while driving down the freeway understands that they are not nearly as focused on the...
El miedo a las consecuencias migratorias es una de las barreras más comunes que enfrentan las víctimas de accidentes dentro de la comunidad inmigrante. La ley federal, sin embargo, establece una separación clara entre el derecho a buscar compensación civil y el...
Fault is an important component of a personal injury claim. Plaintiffs filing lawsuits generally need proof that the party named as the defendant either engaged in wrongful acts or was negligent. They also need proof that the other party’s misconduct or negligence was...
When you suffer injuries in a car accident in Clifton, New Jersey or New York City, medical providers often treat you even without insurance or upfront payment. These providers may place a lien on your personal injury case, giving them a legal claim to part of your...
You suffered injuries in an accident. The bills are piling up and you have not been able to work. You may worry that coming forward will make things worse because you are an undocumented immigrant. Here is what you need to know: You have rights in New Jersey, and...
If a New Jersey Transit bus hits you while crossing the road or an emergency vehicle collides with your car, the consequences can feel overwhelming. Aside from facing severe injuries, you also worry about inflated medical bills and lost wages. Fortunately, the New...
Automobile insurance is mandatory in New Jersey, but there are several types of policies you can choose from. One of the most important and least understood considerations is the “Verbal Threshold” or “Limitation on Lawsuit” policy decision. If you are looking to...
Q: Why are there so many bad truck accidents, I see something terrible almost every day? Due to their size and weight, tractor trailers are inherently dangerous and regularly cause great damage and injuries to others, particularly on our highways. Due to this, they...
With respect to tort claims, typically, if you are involved in an accident and suffer an injury, you can sue the other party. However, if the other party is the State of New Jersey, or a county or municipality, then you might have a problem because of something knows...
Every cause of action has a statute of limitations with the notable exception of murder. The reasons for the statute of limitations are the need for certainty and finality to any and all actions that might have an adverse effect on someone else. Just imagine how...
