The Impact of New Jersey’s Modified Comparative Negligence Law
Under New Jersey law, anyone riding a motorcycle must wear a helmet while the bike is on the road. You can be ticketed for failure to do so, but what is the potential impact of not … [Read more…]
The Legal Duties of Nursing Home and Assisted Living Facility Operators
The federal government recently reported that it believes about one of every four nursing homes in America—that’s more than 15,000 facilities—has been directly affected… [Read more…]
The Different Parties from Whom You May Be Able to Recover
When you’re hurt in an auto, truck, or motorcycle accident in New Jersey, you typically turn to your insurance provider to recover for your losses—that’s how New Jersey’s “no-fault” a… [Read more…]
Does There Need to Be a Collision for You to Have a Claim for Injury or Loss?
It happens more than you would think. You’re on the highway, passing another vehicle, when the driver veers into your lane and doesn’t see you because you’re in his b… [Read more…]
Is It Always the Driver in the Back?
Statistics confirm that one of every three car accidents in the country are rear-enders. There are a wide variety of causes, including excessive speed, distracted driving, mechanical failure, and fatigue. A … [Read more…]
Can You Be Liable Simply Because You Were on Your Phone at the Time of the Crash?
It seems like everyone does it—you’d be hard-pressed to find a motorist who doesn’t talk on a cell phone while driving. It happens a lot even in states like New… [Read more…]
Your Rights When an Unleashed Dog Attacks You
It’s a different world we live in right now, with many folks either working from home or laid off due to shelter-in-place precautions. To avoid cabin fever, many Americans are taking the opportunity… [Read more…]
Falls Found to Be a Frequent Cause of Nursing Home Injury
The statistics are staggering—
More than half of all nursing home patients in America suffer a fall each year, and the average nursing home resident falls nearly three times a year
… [Read more…]
What You Must Show to Recover Damages
When you seek medical treatment for an injury or illness, you expect medical professionals to make reasonable efforts to determine the cause of your condition so you can take the right steps toward physical… [Read more…]
Steps You Can Take to Reduce the Risk of Injury
It’s nearly spring and, if you’re a motorcycle enthusiast, that means you’re probably starting to think about getting back on the road. It’s inherently dangerous to take a motorcycle on the roadsâ… [Read more…]