Studies Show Aggressive Driving a Major Cause of Accidents
If you’ve been behind the wheel of a car in New Jersey, it’s likely you’ve encountered an aggressive driver. The New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety warns that aggressive dri… [Read more…]
Can You Seek Damages in Court After Receiving an Insurance Payout?
When you’re hurt in an accident caused by the negligence of another person, one of your first responses might be to contact your insurance provider and file a claim. Though it’s… [Read more…]
In New Jersey, as in all states, when you suffer injury in a car accident because of the negligence of another person, you have a right to bring a legal claim to recover damages for lost wages and income, medical expenses not covered by your i… [Read more…]
Can You Still Recover Damages If You Weren’t Wearing a Helmet?
Under New Jersey law, both motorcycle operators and passengers are required to wear an approved helmet when on the road. Does that mean that you can’t seek compensation for your i… [Read more…]
Determining Liability in Merging Accidents
When we think of motor vehicle accidents, we typically imagine rear-end crashes (the most common), T-bones, or head-on collisions. But the National Highway traffic safety Administration reports that mo… [Read more…]
Situations Where You Don’t Need to Prove Negligence
You can bring a personal injury lawsuit against someone who harms you intentionally, but most personal injury claims in New Jersey are based on negligence. Under the law of negligence, a perso… [Read more…]
What Losses Can You Be Compensated For?
When you’re injured in a motor vehicle accident because of someone else’s carelessness or negligence, the bills can pile up quickly. You might be unable to work and meet your financial obligations, and yo… [Read more…]
Most Common Causes of Motor Vehicle Accidents
Though auto accidents occasionally result from intentional behavior, virtually all motor-vehicle-accident-injury claims are based on negligence, which requires proof of cause. According to statisti… [Read more…]
Can You Still Recover Damages from Another At-Fault Person?
Often, when someone is hurt in an accident, there are many contributing factors. A car might turn in front of you while you’re speeding. Your injuries might be more severe because you… [Read more…]
Accidents Where There’s a Presumption of Liability
If you’re involved in a motor vehicle accident and suffer personal injuries, you’ll want to take legal action to cover your losses. Most personal injury claims are based on a theory of ne… [Read more…]