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…]
What to Know If You Weren’t Wearing a Seatbelt at the Time of a Motor Vehicle Accident
Your ability to sue for injuries suffered in New Jersey
Maybe you sometimes fail to put on your seatbelt because you’re in a hurry or get distracted. Or per… [Read more…]
The Fundamental Requirements of a Claim for Damages
If you suffer an injury in a motor vehicle accident—one involving a car, truck, motorcycle, bus, train, streetcar, or light rail—you may have a claim for financial compensation. What must … [Read more…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
The Legal Responsibility of a Private Party Host in New Jersey
Summer’s just around the corner—chances are you’ll be invited to a pool party or barbeque where beer, wine, or liquor will be available. Some social hosts pay close attention to h… [Read more…]
Who Pays for Your Losses? Do You Have a Claim against the Driver or the Company?
There are many ways that Uber, Lyft, and other rideshare operators make our lives easier. You can get picked up and dropped off easily, you don’t have to look for … [Read more…]
Determining Liability for a Rear-end Accident
If you’ve been hurt when someone crashed into the rear of your car, you’re not alone. According to statistics, nearly two million rear-end collisions happen every year in the United States. A common… [Read more…]
Recovering for Your Losses When the At-Fault Driver is Not Insured (or Underinsured)
Though New Jersey law requires that motorists carry a valid policy of insurance, it’s not uncommon for people to drive without coverage. Even when a motorist h… [Read more…]