The Elements of a Pedestrian Accident Injury Lawsuit Pedestrian accidents are far more common than you may believe. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 75,000 pedestrians are hit by cars in the United … [Read more...]
What Types of Evidence Are Admissible in a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
What Can You Introduce to Support Your Claim? One of the common reasons that personal injury lawsuits fail is insufficient evidence. It’s important to understand that, simply because you are aware of what may be potentially compelling evidence, … [Read more...]
What Defense Can You Expect in a NJ Personal Injury Lawsuit?
How Will a Defendant Try to Dispute Your Claim? When you've been injured because of someone else's wrongful act, proving your case can often appear to be cut and dried. There are, however, a number of defenses that the at-fault party may raise to … [Read more...]
What Can You Expect to Recover in a Motor Vehicle Accident Claim?
What Damages Are Available in a Personal Injury Lawsuit? Another motorist runs a red light or a stop sign, makes an illegal turn into your path or hits you from behind. You have a right to file a personal injury lawsuit to recover for all your … [Read more...]
Injuries to Passengers in Motor Vehicle Accidents
Can a Passenger Seek Damages from a Negligent Driver? When you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident, whether as a driver or passenger, you typically have the right to recover compensation for your losses from the operator of another … [Read more...]
What Happens When a Dog Bites Your Minor Child?
What Is the Potential Liability? What Should You Do? Many children are naturally attracted to dogs, and most don't have any understanding of the potential risks involved. What are the consequences if your child is bitten by a neighborhood dog? What … [Read more...]
Seatbelts and Car Accident Claims in New Jersey
Can You Recover Damages If You Weren't Wearing a Restraint? Under New Jersey law, when a motor vehicle is in motion on public property, all occupants must be wearing an authorized seatbelt, regardless of where they are sitting. Sometimes, however, … [Read more...]
Comparative Negligence in a New Jersey Motorcycle Accident Injury Claim
How Your Own Liability Can Affect Your Recovery When you've been hurt in a motorcycle crash, you have the right to bring a legal claim for damages against any party who "caused" your injuries, either intentionally or through carelessness or … [Read more...]
The State of Mind of the Defendant in a Personal Injury Claim
How State of Mind Affects Proof Issues When you’ve been hurt or suffered an illness because of the wrongful behavior of another person, you have the right to bring a lawsuit seeking full and fair compensation for any damages or loss caused by that … [Read more...]
Establishing Future Medical Losses in a Personal Injury Claim
Projecting Unreimbursed Medical Bills Related to an Accident In the aftermath of a personal injury caused by someone else's wrongful act, you have the right to pursue, among other things, compensation for any medical expenses related to your … [Read more...]