Can You Seek Damages for the Loss of a Loved One?
Residents in nursing homes and assisted-care facilities have been hit particularly hard by the coronavirus, with approximately 40% (about 100,000) of the deaths nationally in that demographic. … [Read more…]
The Element of a Defective Product Case
There’s a common misperception that because a product is on the shelves, adequate safety testing has been done to ensure that it doesn’t pose an unreasonable risk of injury to consumers. For a variety of … [Read more…]
Liability for Negligent Entrustment of Your Vehicle
Though most motor vehicle accident lawsuits seek compensation from the at-fault driver, there are situations where a person may have liability without being behind the wheel. Some of the more … [Read more…]
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…]