Modern vehicles are equipped with safety technologies that would have seemed extraordinary just a few decades ago. From automatic emergency braking to sophisticated airbag systems, these innovations have helped reduce certain accident risks and improve occupant...
Personal Injury
¿Cuáles son tus derechos si eres atropellado y no tienes estatus migratorio?
Caminar por la ciudad es parte de la rutina diaria de miles de familias inmigrantes. Cuando un conductor imprudente atropella a un peatón, las consecuencias pueden ser graves: fracturas, lesiones cerebrales traumáticas o daños en la columna vertebral. Para muchas...
3 reasons dog bite wounds can lead to severe scarring
Dog bite attacks can be emotionally traumatizing. They can also trigger serious injuries. Depending on the size of the dog and other details about the situation, the person attacked could sustain broken bones, dangerous levels of blood loss and many other significant...
Who can sue when a child of divorced parents is injured in a crash?
When a child is seriously injured in a motor vehicle crash, divorced parents may suddenly face medical decisions, insurance issues and the potential to file a personal injury claim at the same time. Which parent has the authority to pursue compensation for their...
Cellphone distractions last longer than you think
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...
Derechos civiles sin fronteras: demandas por accidentes graves sin importar su estatus
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...
What constitutes negligence in a personal injury claim?
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...
What are medical liens and how do they affect settlements?
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...
Can undocumented immigrants sue for injury in New Jersey?
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...
Can you file a claim against a New Jersey public entity?
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...


