Suffering a work-related injury can be overwhelming, but having your workers’ compensation claim denied can make an already difficult situation even more stressful. If you're a worker in New Jersey and you’ve been injured on the job, you rely on workers’ comp benefits to cover your medical bills and lost wages. A denial can feel […]
Understanding Pedestrian Rights in New Jersey Jaywalking is a common occurrence, especially in busy cities or when crosswalks are inconveniently placed. But if you're hit by a vehicle while crossing the road illegally, does that mean you're automatically at fault and can’t file a personal injury claim? Not necessarily. In New Jersey, the law allows […]
As Uber and Lyft continue to grow in popularity across New Jersey, so do the legal questions that arise when one of these vehicles is involved in an accident. Whether you're a passenger, another driver, or even a pedestrian injured in a crash involving a rideshare vehicle, one of the most pressing questions is: who […]
Understanding New Jersey’s Dog Bite Laws For parents, nothing is more frightening than seeing their child injured—especially by an aggressive dog. Dog bites can cause serious physical injuries, emotional trauma, and even long-term scarring. If your child has been bitten by a dog in New Jersey, you may be wondering whether you can take legal […]
Nursing homes play a critical role in providing care for elderly and vulnerable individuals. Families entrust these facilities to ensure their loved ones receive proper medical attention and a safe environment. Unfortunately, medical errors in nursing homes are not uncommon and can have severe consequences, including injury or loss of life. If your loved one […]
Construction sites are dynamic and challenging environments that pose significant risks to workers. In New Jersey, workers’ compensation laws are designed to protect employees injured during their duties, offering financial support for medical treatment, lost wages, and other associated costs. Workers’ compensation is a no-fault system, meaning injured workers can receive benefits regardless of who […]
Car accidents are distressing events, and when the responsible driver lacks insurance, it can leave victims feeling uncertain about their next steps. Without the financial protection insurance provides, securing compensation for injuries and damages becomes more complex. Understanding the steps to take in such situations is crucial to protect your rights and ensure you receive […]
City bus accidents in New Jersey can quickly become complicated when it comes to determining liability. With numerous parties potentially involved - including the bus company, the city or municipal entity, and even third-party drivers - it can be challenging to pinpoint who should be held responsible. Establishing liability is a critical step in ensuring […]
Experiencing a slip and fall accident can be both physically painful and financially burdensome. If you’ve suffered injuries from such an incident in New Jersey, understanding your legal rights is crucial. Among the most important aspects to grasp is the statute of limitations, which sets the timeframe within which you must file a lawsuit to […]
Driver fatigue is a leading cause of truck accidents, both nationally and in the state of New Jersey. The long hours and demanding schedules faced by truck drivers can lead to extreme tiredness, impairing their ability to drive safely. In New Jersey, where busy highways like the New Jersey Turnpike and Interstate 80 are frequented […]
Understanding Helmet Laws in New Jersey New Jersey law mandates that all motorcyclists wear a helmet while riding. This regulation is in place to protect riders from severe head injuries in the event of an accident. Despite this requirement, failing to wear a helmet does not entirely prevent you from seeking damages if you are […]
Understanding Insurance Bad Faith in New Jersey Insurance bad faith occurs when an insurance company fails to uphold its duty to act in good faith and deal fairly with its policyholders. In New Jersey, this can include actions such as unjustified claim denials, unreasonable delays in processing claims, or inadequate investigations into claims. Policyholders have […]
When facing the distress of a medical malpractice situation, the prospect of lengthy court proceedings can seem overwhelming. Many patients wonder if there's a way to resolve their claims without the stress of a trial. Here, we explore the possibility and process of settling medical malpractice claims out of court, providing a detailed overview for […]
When you suffer a workplace injury, the financial stability offered by workers' compensation seems like a beacon of hope. This system is designed to cover your medical bills and part of your wages, allowing you to focus on recovery without the stress of financial ruin. Yet, receiving a denial letter from the insurance company can […]
Ridesharing apps like Uber and Lyft have revolutionized urban mobility, offering convenient, on-demand transportation options for millions of users. While these services provide numerous benefits, they also raise questions about passenger safety and rights in the event of an accident. This guide aims to shed light on the rights of passengers involved in Uber and […]
In the busy streets of Los Angeles, city scooters have become a popular mode of transportation, offering an eco-friendly, convenient, and agile way to get around the city. However, with the rise in scooter use, accidents involving these two-wheeled vehicles have also increased, leading many to wonder about their rights to compensation for injuries sustained […]
Experiencing a dog bite can be a traumatic event, leading to both physical injury and emotional distress. In New Jersey, the law provides specific avenues for victims of dog bites to seek compensation. At Edward Lee Law Firm, LLC, our expertise in personal injury law, particularly in cases involving animal attacks, ensures that our clients […]
As you celebrate this holiday season with friends and loved ones in New Jersey, you may have some concerns about keeping elderly guests safe within your home. The risk of slip and fall accidents is one major concern, as senior citizens face an increased likelihood of sustaining an injury after a fall. Fortunately, there are […]
Pedestrians are more than people walking in a street; in fact, a pedestrian can be someone running, cycling, riding a skateboard, scooter or rollerblades, and even citizens operating motorized scooters. Chances are, every Pennsylvanian has been a pedestrian at one point, meaning each is at risk of experiencing an injury caused by the negligence of […]
As you drive New Jersey’s roadways, you see evidence of distracted driving all around you. You may even practice such dangerous driving habits yourself. Given the sobering statistics, however, you may wish to rethink that decision. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration reports that distracted driving claimed 3,477 lives nationwide in 2015 alone. In the same year, […]
Meeting the Two Part Test to Qualify for Workers’ Compensation Benefits—Injuries Suffered on a Work Break In the aftermath of a workplace injury, you may have the right to collect workers’ compensation benefits for your disability, as well as reimbursement or payment of medical expenses tied to your injury. In New Jersey, as in most states, […]
Are There Restrictions on Who Can Seek Damages after an Accidental Death? There’s no question that the wrongful or accidental death of anyone can have far-reaching consequences, affecting the lives of many people. While legal action cannot undo the harm done, it’s important that those responsible be held accountable. But can anyone who suffers loss […]
Study Shows Construction Workers at Greater Risk According to a report from the Center for Construction Research and Training, more than half of all construction workers in the United States are at risk of severe complications related to the coronavirus. The report attributes that increased susceptibility to a number of factors:/p> Many construction workers exhibit more […]
Will You Have to Pay Income Tax on a Settlement or Verdict? You’ve been hurt in a motor vehicle accident or in a slip and fall on someone else’s property. You’re considering accepting a settlement to cover your losses or a jury has awarded you damages. Will the settlement or verdict be subject to income taxes? Maybe […]
The Benefits of Having an Attorney Be Your Intermediary Often, in the immediate aftermath of an accident (particularly, a motor vehicle collision), your first concern, after getting the medical treatment you need, is insurance coverage for your losses. You may have a great relationship with your auto insurance agent and expect that they’ll do the right things […]
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 States every year. That’s more than 200 people every day. The most common cause is distracted driving—motorists who […]
Extending the Time for Filing a Lawsuit to Recover Compensation for Your Losses When you are injured in New Jersey in any type of accident caused by someone else’s wrongful act, you have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit, but you must typically do so within two years of the date of your injuries. […]
How an Experienced Attorney Can Help You If you’re hurt while operating or riding on a motorcycle, you have a right to seek full and fair compensation from any party that caused the accident. Don’t be surprised, though, if you get into court and face challenges getting the recovery you need and deserve, even if the […]
Is the Driver Following the Other Car Always Liable? It’s something most of us have heard at some point or other…in a rear-end collision, because the tailing driver has a duty to watch the road in front of him and maintain a proper distance, he or she will always be responsible in the event of […]
Your Rights When a Mechanic’s Carelessness Causes an Accident Motor vehicle accidents can have many causes. Often, it’s operator error, as the driver of another vehicle simply fails to stop at a sign or turns left into your right of way. Another common cause of motor vehicle accidents is distracted driving, where another motorist is looking at […]
Don’t Admit Fault | Don’t Let Witnesses Get Away | Don’t Take the Insurance Company’s First Offer You’ve suffered needless injury because of the wrongful or careless acts of another motorist. You have the right to pursue damages for all your losses, from wages and income to unpaid medical bills, from pain and suffering to […]
Studies Show Easier Commutes, More Congestion on Holidays and Weekends It’s summer and, as a general rule, that means more traffic on the nation’s highways. School’s out, putting many more young drivers on the roads at all times of the day and night. Three of the busiest traffic holidays of the year come in the […]
Taking the Right Steps to Protect Your Rights You’ve been hurt in a motor vehicle accident. Your first thoughts, once you’ve received the medical care you need, are about contacting your insurance company, so that you can get all the benefits to which you are entitled under your policy. That may not, however, be the best […]
Staying Cool and Safe While Riding This Summer As motorcycle enthusiasts, we all look forward to summer, when we can get out on the open road without worries about ice, snow or other cold-weather concerns. But the heat of summer can present its own problems. There are, however, steps you can take to stay cool on your […]
Is It Legal in New Jersey? Will It Prevent You from Recovering Damages? You’re out on your bike and traffic is moving at a snail’s pace, so you pull between the lanes and maneuver your way toward freedom. You’re just about there when a motorist crosses into your path or sideswipes you. Can you still […]
Inaccurate Beliefs about Getting Benefits after a Work Injury In the aftermath of a workplace injury, your eligibility for workers’ compensation benefits can make a critical difference in your life. You may be reluctant to seek benefits, based on some of things other people have told you. Let’s clear up a number of the false statements […]
Recovering Compensation after a Personal Injury When you’ve suffered needless injury because of the wrongful acts of another person, your first thoughts are often about how you’ll survive financially. You may be unable to work or you may need significant medical treatment (which may or may not be covered by insurance). In most instances, you’ll […]
The Losses that May Be Recovered after an Accident When you have been hurt because of the negligence or carelessness of another person, you have the right to file a legal claim, or lawsuit, asking the at-fault party to pay “damages” for your losses. Damages are generally an amount of money paid by one party […]
Injuries Suffered on a Break One of the benefits of filing a workers’ compensation claim in New Jersey is that you don’t have to prove that your employer was negligent or careless. To qualify for benefits, you need only show that you were injured and that the injury was sustained during the course of your employment. There […]
Situations Where You May Not Be Limited to Workers’ Compensation When you’ve been hurt on the job, one of your first steps will typically be to notify your employer and file a claim, if necessary, to secure workers’ compensation benefits. The workers’ compensation laws were enacted to help injured employees get easier and quicker access […]
The Parties | The Penalties | The Law | The Burden of Proof When you’ve been injured in a motor vehicle accident caused by a drunk driver, there can be two very different legal proceedings that arise out of the circumstances. You can file a civil lawsuit against the defendant to recover compensation for your losses, but […]
The Different Types of Experts | How They Can Help When you’ve suffered an injury in New Jersey because of someone else’s carelessness or wrongful acts, you have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit for damages. To succeed, you’ll need to introduce evidence to prove that the defendant failed to act reasonably, causing […]
The Factors that Most Often Lead to Bike Wrecks It’s a documented fact that riding a motorcycle is more dangerous than traveling in a passenger vehicle. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that every year, there are nearly 100,000 motorcycle accidents on roadways across the United States. Furthermore, even though motorcycles only account for […]
Steps You Can Take to Help Get Full and Fair Compensation When you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident because of the careless, negligent or wrongful acts of another person, you have the right to seek damages for all your losses. The steps you take in the immediate aftermath of the crash, though, can have […]
Are There Other Avenues of Recovery? When you have been hurt on the job in New Jersey, you have the right to file a workers’ compensation claim to recover lost wages and have medical expenses paid or reimbursed. What if the benefits you receive through a work comp claim don’t fully cover all your losses? You may […]
How Do the Courts Establish Liability? It’s winter in New Jersey and that always means ice and snow, making the roadways more treacherous. If you’ve been hurt in a motor vehicle accident on snowy or icy roads, it’s almost a certainty that any legal claim you file for damages will be based on allegations of negligence. What […]
The Duties of Property Owners to Minimize the Risk of Premises Liability Injuries It’s winter in New Jersey and that means snow and often ice, as well. It’s not uncommon for some parts of the state to get almost 10 inches in a single snowfall, and as much as four feet of snow over the […]
Steps to Take to Maximize Your Recovery You’ve been hurt in a motorcycle crash, either as a passenger or while operating a bike. Chances are your injuries are serious. The things you do in the immediate aftermath of a motorcycle accident can have a significant impact on whether or not you recover full and fair compensation for […]
Can the Defendant Challenge Your Right to Recover? Your driver’s license has been suspended or has expired—maybe you are aware of it and maybe you’re not. Then the unforeseeable happens—you are involved in a a car accident, caused entirely or mostly by the negligence or carelessness of another person. Can the defendant (the person from whom […]
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, that it may not make it in front of a jury. That’s because there are specific rules […]
Suffering a work-related injury can be overwhelming, but having your workers’ compensation claim denied can make an already difficult situation even more stressful. If you're a worker in New Jersey and you’ve been injured on the job, you rely on workers’ comp benefits to cover your medical bills and lost wages. A denial can feel […]
Understanding Pedestrian Rights in New Jersey Jaywalking is a common occurrence, especially in busy cities or when crosswalks are inconveniently placed. But if you're hit by a vehicle while crossing the road illegally, does that mean you're automatically at fault and can’t file a personal injury claim? Not necessarily. In New Jersey, the law allows […]
As Uber and Lyft continue to grow in popularity across New Jersey, so do the legal questions that arise when one of these vehicles is involved in an accident. Whether you're a passenger, another driver, or even a pedestrian injured in a crash involving a rideshare vehicle, one of the most pressing questions is: who […]
Understanding New Jersey’s Dog Bite Laws For parents, nothing is more frightening than seeing their child injured—especially by an aggressive dog. Dog bites can cause serious physical injuries, emotional trauma, and even long-term scarring. If your child has been bitten by a dog in New Jersey, you may be wondering whether you can take legal […]
Nursing homes play a critical role in providing care for elderly and vulnerable individuals. Families entrust these facilities to ensure their loved ones receive proper medical attention and a safe environment. Unfortunately, medical errors in nursing homes are not uncommon and can have severe consequences, including injury or loss of life. If your loved one […]
Construction sites are dynamic and challenging environments that pose significant risks to workers. In New Jersey, workers’ compensation laws are designed to protect employees injured during their duties, offering financial support for medical treatment, lost wages, and other associated costs. Workers’ compensation is a no-fault system, meaning injured workers can receive benefits regardless of who […]
Car accidents are distressing events, and when the responsible driver lacks insurance, it can leave victims feeling uncertain about their next steps. Without the financial protection insurance provides, securing compensation for injuries and damages becomes more complex. Understanding the steps to take in such situations is crucial to protect your rights and ensure you receive […]
City bus accidents in New Jersey can quickly become complicated when it comes to determining liability. With numerous parties potentially involved - including the bus company, the city or municipal entity, and even third-party drivers - it can be challenging to pinpoint who should be held responsible. Establishing liability is a critical step in ensuring […]
Experiencing a slip and fall accident can be both physically painful and financially burdensome. If you’ve suffered injuries from such an incident in New Jersey, understanding your legal rights is crucial. Among the most important aspects to grasp is the statute of limitations, which sets the timeframe within which you must file a lawsuit to […]
Driver fatigue is a leading cause of truck accidents, both nationally and in the state of New Jersey. The long hours and demanding schedules faced by truck drivers can lead to extreme tiredness, impairing their ability to drive safely. In New Jersey, where busy highways like the New Jersey Turnpike and Interstate 80 are frequented […]
Understanding Helmet Laws in New Jersey New Jersey law mandates that all motorcyclists wear a helmet while riding. This regulation is in place to protect riders from severe head injuries in the event of an accident. Despite this requirement, failing to wear a helmet does not entirely prevent you from seeking damages if you are […]
Understanding Insurance Bad Faith in New Jersey Insurance bad faith occurs when an insurance company fails to uphold its duty to act in good faith and deal fairly with its policyholders. In New Jersey, this can include actions such as unjustified claim denials, unreasonable delays in processing claims, or inadequate investigations into claims. Policyholders have […]
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