Can You Still Get Compensation If You Don't Report the Accident? It used to be a given…when you were in a motor vehicle accident, the first thing you did was call the police, who would come and file a report. That doesn't happen as much anymore. … [Read more...]
What Is Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress in New Jersey?
Can You Recover Compensation for Fear, Stress, Anxiety or Anguish Caused by an Accident? If you have been involved in any type of accident, you know that the injuries are often more than physical. You may have witnessed horrific injury to others, … [Read more...]
Do You Have to Pay Income Taxes on a Personal Injury Award?
Is a Settlement or Verdict Taxable? If So, When? You’ve suffered injuries in a car wreck or tripped on a hazard on residential or commercial property. You’ve been unable to work, you’ve had significant medical expenses that weren’t covered by … [Read more...]
How Is Evidence Gathered in a Personal Injury Case?
How Will Your Attorney Find Support for Your Claims? When you've been hurt because of someone else's carelessness, you have the right to file a civil lawsuit to recover for all injury and loss you suffered. You may be able to settle your claim … [Read more...]
Recovering Compensation When You Were Partially at Fault
You May Be Able to Get Damages under New Jersey's Comparative Negligence Rules You've been in a motor vehicle accident or you were hurt in a slip and fall on an icy sidewalk or driveway. Maybe you didn't come to a complete stop, partially causing … [Read more...]
Gathering Evidence in a New Jersey Personal Injury Lawsuit
How Your Lawyer Finds Evidence to Support Your Claim When you’ve been hurt because of someone else’s carelessness or negligence, you have the right to file a lawsuit to recover compensation for your losses. If your case goes to trial, your attorney … [Read more...]
The Statute of Limitations on Personal Injury in New Jersey
What Is the Statute of Limitations? What Is Its Purpose? When you have been injured in New Jersey because of the wrongful, careless or negligent acts of another person or entity, you have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit to recover … [Read more...]
Common Defenses in a New Jersey Personal Injury Lawsuit
The Tactics a Defendant May Use to Deny or Diminish Your Claim Often, when you've been injured because of the carelessness or negligence of another person, your legal claim can seem like an open and shut case. There are, however, a number of … [Read more...]
The Different Types of Damages Available in a New Jersey Personal Injury Lawsuit
What Losses Can You Recover after Someone Else's Negligence? Someone else acts carelessly, causing an accident and you are involved. You have a right to file a legal claim to recover for any actual losses resulting from the other person's … [Read more...]
Injuries to Motorcycle Passengers in New Jersey
Your Right to Recover Compensation for Your Losses There's nothing quite like the feeling of getting on a motorcycle on a warm summer day, out on the open road with the wind in your face. It's a feeling of freedom you won't find through any other … [Read more...]
