Recovering for Losses Sustained in a Motor Vehicle Accident in New Jersey When you're hurt in a car crash, the first place you typically turn for compensation to cover your losses is insurance. Though it may seem that the at-fault party's insurance … [Read more...]
When You Contribute to Causing Your Injuries in a Motor Vehicle Accident
Can You Still Seek Recovery If You’re Partially to Blame? It’s fairly common for injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident to be caused by a number of factors. Suppose a motorist causes an accident by making an illegal turn, but the driver of … [Read more...]
Happy 4th of July 2020
On this Independence Day, let us all aspire to those principles that make our nation great—freedom, liberty, and justice for all. We wish you a safe and happy holiday with loved ones. … [Read more...]
Your Rights as a Passenger in a Motor Vehicle Accident
Can You Bring a Lawsuit Under New Jersey's No-Fault Insurance Law? Who is Liable? In New Jersey, when you suffer an injury in a motor vehicle accident, whether as driver, passenger, or pedestrian, the state's no-fault insurance law requires that you … [Read more...]
Failure to Comply with New Jersey’s Motorcycle Helmet Law
Will It Prevent You from Recovering for Injuries Suffered in an Accident? Under New Jersey law, you must wear a helmet whenever you get on a motorcycle and hit the road. Whether you're operating the bike or just a passenger, you can be ticketed if … [Read more...]
Federal Government to Investigate How Nursing Homes Are Responding to Pandemic
Nursing Home Operators Ordered to Report Data on Infections and Deaths According to data collected by the United States government, an estimated one of every four nursing homes in America has had residents infected by the coronavirus. That statistic … [Read more...]
Nursing Home Neglect During the COVID-19 Pandemic
What Are the Duties of Nursing Home Operators? The operators of assisted-living and nursing home facilities have certain duties and responsibilities with regard to protecting residents and patients from potential sources of injury or abuse. They … [Read more...]
Taking Care on the Roads During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Virus Leads to Less Traffic But Higher Average Speeds With New Jersey under shelter-in-place orders, there are few places people can go, which means less traffic on the roads. That should make the streets and highways safer, shouldn't it? Well, that … [Read more...]
Your Rights When an Insurance Broker Misrepresents Coverage
Recovering for Insurance Broker Malpractice When you've made significant investments in a home or other property, or if you own or operate a business, there are risks that may be difficult or impossible to manage on your own. That's one of the … [Read more...]
Slip-and-Falls on New Jersey Sidewalks
The Duties of Property Owners to Maintain Sidewalks As our nation battles the COVID-19 pandemic, and we honor social-distancing requirements and shelter-in-place orders, many of us find ourselves looking for ways to avoid cabin fever. Fortunately, … [Read more...]