Blog

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...

Spring weather means an increase of motorcycles on the road. Before you head out and enjoy the warmer weather, make sure you are prepared with these tips to help avoid a motorcycle accident. Tips to Avoid Motorcycle Accidents Wear the right clothes: Wear safety equipment: Be vigilant: Avoid dangerous situations: Ensuring that you know the laws and rules of the road can also be helpful as you navigate...

Blue Amazon trucks have become the norm in most communities. In some cases, Amazon delivery drivers may use their own vehicles to deliver packages through the Amazon Flex program. With so many delivery drivers on the road and a likeliness of their number only increasing, do you know how to handle a situation in which you are in a car or pedestrian accident with one? Consider Your Legal Options Following an Amazon Accident...

We most often hear about car accidents that involve one or more other vehicles, but single-vehicle car accidents occur just as often. Just because they include a single car does not mean that they are always less severe than other types of vehicle accidents. For this reason, it is important to understand your insurance coverage, including whether or not your car insurance will cover a single-vehicle accident. Read more: Causes of Single-Vehicle Accidents Single-vehicle...

Should I call my insurance company after a minor accident? Read more: Why You Need to Call Your Insurance Company Immediately The first thing to do following a car accident, even a minor one, is to evaluate the wellbeing of everyone involved. Even if you don’t need immediate medical attention, it may be useful to schedule a follow-up visit with your medical provider. If another driver was in the accident, you should report it...

Car Accidents and Fault If you are injured in a car crash, it can sometimes be difficult to determine who the party at fault is. Sometimes, the party that caused the actual accident may not be party that is legally at fault for the damages. Deciding who is fault determines which insurance policy will cover the damage to the vehicles involved as well as any bodily injuries. This is often a complicated process but will...

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...

It’s hard to believe that the holiday season is already coming to a close. While Christmas morning was intended to be filled with excitement, what should you do if it was instead filled with a trip to the ER because of a defective product? What happens when a product is poorly designed or manufactured, leading to an injury? That’s what we discuss down below. Types of Product Liability Claims Product liability claims can fall into...

At some point, mostly everyone will suffer a minor slip and fall at in their life. However, sometimes this slip and fall accidents can be extremely severe and difficult to deal with, especially if they occurred on public property. Find out what your options are for compensation below. With the holiday season firmly upon us, many people will be visiting their local mall and grocery store for last minute gifts and treats. High traffic areas...

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...