The New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Law, N.J.S.A. 34:15-1 et seq., has been providing monetary and non-monetary benefits to those who have sustained work-related injuries or illnesses in the state of New Jersey since 1911. According to this law, if you have been injured or have fallen ill because of a work-related risk or complication while …
On average, there are 6 million car accidents that occur in the United States every year. This figure, coupled with the fact that 90 people die in car accidents everyday in the United States, show that car accidents are a common occurrence in the United States and that they often end in catastrophe. Given the …
If you have been injured in an accident, the best course of action you can take is to seek medical treatment for your injuries. Not only will seeking medical treatment help your injuries heal, but it will benefit you greatly if you decide to sue a liable party for your injuries. However, if you do …
If you are involved in a car accident, odds are you will have to file an insurance claim in order to pay the costs of medical treatment needed, vehicles repairs needed, or both. However, dealing with an insurance company and the investigation the company completes before deciding to offer you money can be daunting. This …
If you are injured in an accident and are seeking monetary compensation for the injuries you sustained, then you may choose to file a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault party in order to obtain said monetary compensation. However, if you do file a personal injury lawsuit, keep in mind that you may run into …
Personal injury lawsuits aim to adequately compensate individuals who are hurt in an accident for their injuries. However, sometimes, the complaining party – the plaintiffs – do not prevail. All personal injury lawsuits are different, and, as such, they yield different results. The following are all possible outcomes that one could have if he or …
If you are involved in litigation, odds are you will have to participate in what is called a deposition. A deposition is a question and answer session, wherein attorneys will ask you questions and you will have to answer them under oath prior to trial. There are three reasons attorneys take depositions: (1) to lock …
When a car strikes a pedestrian, the injuries sustained by the victim can be severe. Cars are heavy and fast. When they slam into an individual, the person could be launched into the air, scraped against the rough pavement or even crushed by the vehicle. Liability in Motor Vehicle Crashes Involving Pedestrians in New Jersey …
When we purchase products from the store, we expect them to be safe when used as intended. Unfortunately, manufacturers sometimes put products out on the market that are not safe. When product liability claims arise, businesses may be forced to include warning labels on products, alter designs or even recall the item. Common Types of …
