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A dog bite can happen to anyone at any age. Statistics show, however, that infants and toddlers under age 3 are bitten more often than many other age groups, and that they can face more serious physical and psychological consequences as a result, according to a recent study performed at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Dog Bites in New Jersey The study, published in the journal Injury Prevention, found that about 5 million people in the...

When you file an insurance report after an injury, one of your biggest questions likely concerns how much you’re going to receive in coverage and whether it will in fact cover all of your losses. Often, figuring out how much a personal injury claim is worth is one of the most difficult parts of the claim. Insurance Companies Look at Several Factors to Determine Value of Accident Claim Most insurance companies follow similar guidelines when...

Like other states, NJ has specific rules governing dog bite claims. If you’ve been bitten by a dog, or if you own a dog accused of biting or injuring someone, it’s important to know the key elements of New Jersey’s dog bite laws. New Jersey: A Strict Liability Dog Bite State New Jersey is a “strict liability” state when it comes to dog bites. Under the strict liability rule, a dog’s owner is responsible when...

Over a lifetime, a spinal cord injury can be both expensive to treat and highly limiting to an injured person’s ability to do a wide range of activities. When such an injury is the result of someone else’s negligence, seeking compensation can help the injured person and their family bear the costs and secure a more stable future. A spinal cord injury occurs when the nerves inside the spinal column are damaged or severed. The...

Anyone who has driven any length of time has been in a situation where traffic is backed up and it’s difficult to see oncoming vehicles. There may be multiple cars at a 4-way stop and it’s unclear who should have the right of way, or you may be trying to pass multiple lines of traffic and some lanes have stopped to give you space to go though. Some well-intentioned Samaritan may wave at you to...

Some car accident injuries, like lacerations, are immediately apparent. Others may not be obvious right away. It’s only in the hours or day following the accident that you start to realize something isn’t right. You may even realize you have been seriously injured. Several factors are involved in delaying the recognition of car accident injuries. During a crash, the brain senses danger and responds by signaling for the production of endorphins and adrenaline. These substances...

We often think of an “accident” as a case of pure chance, which could not have been helped. In fact, many accidents are preventable. They are caused by negligence or carelessness by a specific person or company, not by mysterious forces beyond our control. In a personal injury case, determining legal responsibility for the injury – also known as “liability” or “fault” – can be complex. Answering this question, however, is essential to determining who...

The winter holidays are here, which means a great deal of driving for many Americans. You can help keep yourself and others safe on the roads by planning ahead for some of the most common holiday travel risks: “Winterize” Your Vehicle Early Bad weather can hit before you know it, so if you haven’t prepared your car for winter, put it on your to-do list. Checking tires and having them rotated, checking antifreeze and other...

After an accident, you may blame yourself. You may think back on what happened and say, “Yes, the other driver did X, but if I hadn’t been doing Y….” When you think you’re partly at fault for your accident, you may wonder whether or not you can still bring a lawsuit to seek compensation from the other driver. Here’s why you should speak with an experienced attorney to discuss your legal options: Fault is Complicated...

Many states have“no-fault” auto insurance laws. In a no-fault state, the first line of compensation for both parties in a car accident is their own insurance policy, regardless of which driver’s negligence caused the accident. No-fault insurance laws have been a mixed bag for those injured in car accidents. While they make some parts of your case easier, they make others more difficult. Here’s what you need to know about the ways in which no-fault laws...