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)…
Auto insurance regulations are primarily governed at the state level. New Jersey auto insurance follows a choice no-fault system, which requires every driver to carry his or her own auto insurance and seek coverage thrown their own provider regardless of what party or parties were at fault. However, there are exceptions to this rule which…
Last month, Fredson & Statmore attorney Lance J. Bitterman secured for his client an $800,000 Essex County jury verdict in a car accident injury case. In the case in question, 55-year-old woman Olivia Urena claimed she was struck by defendant Louis Gonzalez when he illegally ran a stop sign on Third Street in Clifton, NJ. Gonzalez struck…
As far as distracted driving is concerned, there is currently no greater culprit than texting and driving. Despite the fact that 47 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands all have laws banning texting while operating a motor vehicle, 43 percent of teens still choose to text while driving. Our modern culture demands constant…