If you or a loved one fell and got injured on somebody else’s property, it’s important to look into your options for compensation to help with medical costs. These include insurance claims and filing a lawsuit, but both options require you to act quickly. The most important thing after a slip and fall accident is …

No one expects to be injured in a truck accident. When it happens, it often leaves drivers with severe injuries and an extended time away from work. That’s why it’s important to know what to do after a truck accident in New Jersey. Continue reading to learn more. Common Injuries From a Truck Accident Trucks …

SUV- and CUV-style vehicles have become the most popular style of personal passenger vehicle among motorists. But are SUVs actually more dangerous for pedestrians?  Pedestrian Accident Statistics A study announced by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that SUV-type vehicles appeared to be more deadly for pedestrians. The study found that SUVs caused more …

For some personal injury cases, success depends on having informational, persuasive expert testimony. Expert witnesses can provide useful explanations of complex subjects and opinion testimony to help a jury or judge decide the critical issues in the case. Here is a rundown of the types of experts that are often used in personal injury cases.  …

When you are looking to hire a lawyer for a legal matter, you typically will sit down with prospective attorneys in an initial consultation. The initial consultation is both an opportunity for you to ask questions and get to know the attorney so that you can decide whether you may want to hire that attorney …

Student injuries at school are unfortunately an unavoidable occurrence. When a student is injured on school property or during a school activity, what legal liability does the school have for the student’s medical expenses and other losses caused by their injuries?  Premises Liability Claims A school may be held liable for student injuries caused by …

Personal Injury Claims Overview There are a lot of questions surrounding personal injury claims, so we’ll give you a basic overview of this area of law below. Personal Injury Lawsuits 101 Just because you’ve been injured doesn’t mean you have legal grounds to pursue a claim. There are a few basic elements of a personal …

If you’ve been involved in an accident with a vehicle being driven for Uber, you may be entitled to compensation from the rideshare company. In New Jersey, Uber is required to insure vehicles driving for its service for up to $1.5 million in liability coverage, in addition to other coverages required by state law. However, …

In recent years, Amazon has built out its own logistics service to perform deliveries on behalf of the online retailer. Amazon has purchased fleets of delivery trucks and vans and hired numerous delivery workers to deliver the company’s own packages. Of course, with increasing numbers of Amazon delivery vehicles on the road has come an …