If a driver is struck while in a parking lot, chances are the injuries sustained will be minor, if at all. These minor car accidents are often referred to as “fender benders†and can happen when a driver is backing out of a parking spot and doesn’t see another vehicle behind them or because a …
While a slip and fall accident may seem cut and dry, they’re actually pretty tricky. First and foremost, it’s not always clear who is at fault in a slip and fall accident. Second, because trips and falls are so common and don’t always result in major injuries, defendants may argue that the plaintiff’s injuries aren’t …
While construction is one of the most necessary industries out there, it’s also one of the most dangerous. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates that there are approximately 150,000 construction accidents each year. One of the most common construction site injuries are the result of a scaffolding accident. Statistics from BLS state that there …
Drunk drivers kill and cause serious injury to numerous innocent people every year. Alcohol impairs perception and reaction time when driving. If someone is injured in a drunk driving accident, they can bring a lawsuit in civil court. Learn more about how to hold a drunk driver liable for your injuries and how an experienced attorney can …
New Jersey’s system of laws for insurance coverage following a car accident is described as no-fault. Regardless of fault, the individuals’ insurance covers their medical bills. For example, a passenger’s own insurance will be the source for payment if this person is injured in another’s vehicle. In other words, insurance follows the person not the vehicle. …
Popular toys like Sky Dancers and Snacktime Cabbage Patch Dolls probably bring back some good memories from the past. What you might not know, though, is that both toys ended up injuring thousands of kids across the nation. Now, they both have the reputation of being among the most dangerous children’s toys of all time. …
Each year, an overwhelming three million Americans will get injured after a car accident. Did you fall into this statistic after getting involved in an automobile crash in New Jersey? If so, then you’re likely wondering how you’ll pay for your medical expenses and other losses after the ordeal. New Jersey’s No-Fault System: How it …
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 …
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. …
