Why Seeing a Doctor ASAP is Critical After an Injury In the immediate aftermath of an accident, many individuals are in a state of shock which can mask injuries and potentially even cloud judgement. This is the same phenomenon which can allow athletes to “play through the pain” of injuries which would certainly keep them […]
Injurious I-80 Accident Involves Passaic County Truck Driver A tractor trailer was rear-ended last Monday, April 9th in Parsippany-Troy Hills resulting in serious injuries. Route I-80 is recognized as being one of the state’s deadliest roadways according to a recent NJ.com article. This is just one of many recent cases of truck accidents causing injuries to a local […]
How Much Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Cost? When a person is injured in an accident, expenses like medical bills and lost wages can mount quickly, and leave the injured party and their family in a very precarious financial position. For this reason, many accident victims try to recover financial compensation without the help of…
There are a lot of common misconceptions floating around these days. For example, there is no evidence that Vikings’ helmets had horns and twinkies actually have a shelf-life of about 45 days. Another such common misconception which we hear all the time is that lawyers are prohibitively expensive, or that only the highest priced lawyers can get the…
Personal injury claims may entitle victims of injurious accident to financial compensation for incurred expenses, pain and suffering, and more. However, New Jersey statutes also allow the families of victims who were killed in accidents to file personal injury claims as per wrongful death statutes. Nothing can replace your loved ones. Money might be the last thing…
It is well documented that driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence of controlled substances is incredibly dangerous. What many individuals do not realized is exactly how alcohol intoxication effects not only the mental faculties but also the physical capabilities of drivers. The legal limit for New Jersey DWI is a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent…
When a person suffers serious injury, and is seeking compensation for their injury damages through a personal injury claim, it can be tempting to seek guidance and support from close friends and family members. However, doing so in certain situations can void your rights to attorney client privilege, and potentially severely damage the strength of your claim.…
In our article from several weeks ago, we discussed how and why many personal injury claims are resolved through a settlement, rather than a jury verdict. Of course before your claim can be settled however, you, your Passaic County personal injury lawyer, and the insurance company will need to negotiate the various aspects of your claim.…
As with most civil lawsuits and criminal charges, personal injury claims must be filed within a certain time period to be legal in New Jersey. This concept is due to what is known as statutes of limitations laws. For those who fail to file personal injury claims within the established period of time, their case will likely…
When a person is injured while performing work-related duties, they are eligible to file a workers’ compensation claim with their employer, regardless of where the fault for the accident lies. However, part of the trade-off for this “no fault” type of injury claim is that employees can almost never file negligence claims (personal injury claims)…