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If you’re a licensed driver in New Jersey, then you already know that the law requires you to purchase personal injury protection (PIP) insurance before you even hit the road. While you likely bought this policy without thinking twice about it, it’s important to understand how this policy comes into play if you get into a car accident in our…

In the famous words of Isaac Newton, an object in motion stays in motion until acted upon by an outside force. When that force is another speeding vehicle, your body goes from traveling at the speed of your car to a complete stop very quickly. As you can imagine, the fallout can lead to injuries. Learn about the most common…

In life, there are only a few inevitable things – death, taxes and aging. As we age, we start to lose the ability to remain independent, which poses a huge problem for those who don’t have family members who can provide the care they need. For the majority of us, that means we’ll need to take up residence at a…

You’ve waited nine long months to meet your new bundle of joy, but when your infant gets placed in your arms, you immediately know there’s a problem. This devastating reality impacts thousands of mothers across the nation, and they’re left wondering – what caused my baby’s birth injury? Who is responsible? If you’re asking yourself these questions, then you’re not…

Parking lots can be a lot like a zoo at times, especially during busy shopping times. They can also be dangerous when the property owner fails to maintain them properly. If you suffered a slip and fall accident in a parking lot, then you need to take the following four steps as soon as possible. Step One: Don’t Delay Seeking…

Thanks to the Internet and our smartphones, we literally have the world at our fingertips. We can effortlessly stream music, search for directions and communicate with friends across the globe no matter where we are. While this technology has incredible benefits, it can also cause serious problems when people get too consumed. Thousands of Americans admit to using their smartphones…

As Americans, we spend the bulk of our time at work. It shouldn’t come as a surprise, then, that thousands of individuals are involved in accidents while performing work-related duties. For that reason, workers’ compensation laws started to surface around the late 1800s. Today, most employers are required by law to cover their employees by workers’ compensation policies. If you…

Have you ever received a notice in the mail about a recall of one of your car parts? If so, then did you get the part replaced per the letter’s instructions? These car part recalls are more common than you’d think, and they usually only occur after several people have reported problems with the part. You don’t want to be…

Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit in NJ In order for an injured victim to recover compensation in a personal injury lawsuit, it is necessary that he or she prove both the liability of the alleged at-fault party along with the amount of damages that he or she has incurred as a result of his or her injuries. Proving both liability…

NJ Resident Sentenced for Sex Crimes Oscar Castaneda of Guttenberg of New Jersey was recently sentenced to 60 years in prison for raping two pre-teen girls who were the granddaughters of his wife. The girls thought of him as a grandfather and trusted him, but were put in a position where they were regularly raped by him over the span…