What Is Personal Injury Mediation? When many people hear the word “mediation”, they think of it in terms of an alternative method for resolving a divorce. However, mediation is also a commonly used Alternative Dispute Resolution Method in Passaic County personal injury cases as well. Whether you are seeking financial compensation through a personal injury claim for…
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Lost Income, Loss of Earning Capacity, and Personal Injury Claims Anytime you are pursuing a personal injury claim for injuries sustained in a car accident, truck accident, motorcycle accident, construction accident, a dangerous premises, a ladder of scaffolding accident, or any other kind of accident resulting from the reckless or negligent actions of another party,…
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Holding a Landlord Liable for Injuries on their Property There are many different hazards on public and private property alike which have the potential to cause serious injuries to visitors and residents of those properties. Things like uncleared ice or snow, exposed wiring, lack of security, insufficient lighting, potholes or uneven surfaces, wet floors, and many other…
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Truck Accident Safety Debate Continues Truck accidents represent one of the most potentially dangerous and harmful types of accidents when it comes to motor vehicle accidents. And while steps have been taken by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to limit the dangerous of truck accident injuries by implementing rear-gaurds on all truck trailers, the debate about…
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Limited versus Unlimited Right to Sue Car Insurance Policies When choosing what kind of car insurance policy you will have, one of the most important decisions you will have to make is between a “limited right to sue” policy and an “unlimited right to sue” policy. And while insurance companies may present the limited right…
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Motorcycle Accidents: Staying Safe and Some Eye-Opening Statistics Riding a motorcycle can be an exhilarating experience, but also comes with a high-degree of risk of injury, and tragically even death. In fact, over the last ten years, New Jersey has averaged 74 motorcycle fatalities every year, and as our roads and highways become busier and…
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Cellphones and Their Implications for Your Personal Injury Claim Considering the fact that over 90% of American adults now own a cellphone, it is no surprise that cellphones and other smart devices are increasingly playing an important role in the success, and failure, of personal injury claims. This increased involvement includes more mundane things like video…
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Car Accident Damages and Car Accident History Reports When a person files a car accident claim, either with their own insurance provider or with the provider of another negligent driver, their goal is to restore themselves financially to a pre- car accident state. This means recovering compensation for medical expenses if the person is injured,…
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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 drivers are likely to get behind the wheel while exhausted. No one gets eight hours…
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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 […]
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