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Personal Injury

The Effects of Driver Fatigue

Driving while exhausted can be as dangerous as driving while intoxicated or distracted driving. In fact, some studies have shown that driving without proper sleep can lead to lower driver performance than being legally drunk. While none of these activities are recommended, more...

Medical Evidence in Personal Injury Claims

Victims of accidents caused by the recklessness or negligence of other parties are not automatically entitled to financial compensation. One of the pillars of any solid personal injury claim is proving the nature and the severity of the injuries sustained. Today, our...

The Impact of Criminal Convictions on Personal Injury Claims

Strictly speaking, personal injury claims are completely separate from any associated criminal charges and subsequent convictions. However, a criminal conviction for a negligent or reckless act can play a pivotal role in your personal injury claim when it comes to finding fault...

When Should I Consider Taking a NJ Personal Injury Case to Court?

The vast majority of personal injury claims settle before a court trial becomes necessary. However, it is important to understand that for some clients, the trial process may be worth the potential for a higher payout. There are a litany of pros...

Famous and Infamous Personal Injury Cases Over the Years

While  personal injury claims are certainly serious business, there have been a few cases over the years which have raised eyebrows in the U.S. and abroad. Consider that Dr. Phil was once sued for a dog bite injury in the amount of $7...

New Jersey “No-Fault” Car Insurance Impact on 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...

Filing a Personal Injury Claim When Injured On-the-Job

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...

New Jersey Personal Injury Statutes of Limitations

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...

Negotiating Your Personal Injury 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...

Family Members and Attorney Client Privilege

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...