Many personal injury cases settle without going to trial. This form of dispute resolution is common because it usually serves the best interests of all parties involved. Settlement negotiations are often faster than trials. They also tend to consume fewer resources....
Year: 2020
What are major risks to drivers on New Jersey roads?
Most drivers are concerned with the safety of New Jersey roadways. No matter the length of your trip, safety should always be a number one priority. To know the dangers is to know how to stay safe and prepared. In the United States, weather-related vehicle accidents...
How long do personal injury cases take?
You deserve quick justice. The parties opposing you have a right to a full review of the facts. The balance between these two concerns would be a major factor in determining the length of your case. As explained on FindLaw, these cases take many forms, but have a...
Can you get supplemental benefits?
A workers’ compensation award does not provide you with full pay while you are off work due to an injury. You only qualify for a portion of your average pay. This might be problematic if your personal finances rest on receiving your full salary. You may wonder if you...
Why is fatigue so risky for drivers?
New Jersey drivers understand the dangers of drunk and distracted driving. Another growing concern on the road is drowsy driving. But do residents understand these risks as well as they do the others? Today we will look at that question. We will examine why drowsy...
Motor vehicle crashes and TBIs
According to the New Jersey Department of Transportation, there is an average of about 268,000 motor vehicle accidents in the state each year: over 730 per day. With this many crashes, it likely comes as no surprise that these events are among the leading causes of...
What are possible consequences of falls?
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in every five falls results in a serious injury, so slipping and falling is not a matter to take lightly. While some people may walk away from a fall without any ill effects, for some people,...
Can you file suit without a police report?
In some cases, you may not have a traditional accident report when you discover a car crash injured you. Whether you would have a case at this point would depend on your specific situation. Most of the time, you would probably file a lawsuit for a car accident when...
Did someone’s attractive nuisance injure your child?
Like all parents, you look out for your child's interests. While you likely trust yourself to keep your son or daughter safe, you may not put much faith in your neighbors. Unfortunately, if those who live near you have trampolines, swimming pools and other attractive...
Act promptly to preserve your workers’ compensation benefits
A Worker’s Guide to Workers' Compensation in New Jersey explains that most people employed in New Jersey are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits for job-related injury or occupational illness. You may find it difficult to navigate unfamiliar workers’...