How Evidence Is Collected in New Jersey Personal Injury Claims
The Tools Your Lawyer May Use to Gather Information about Your Case
When you file a lawsuit to recover compensation for injuries caused by the carelessness or negligence of another person, it’s not enough to simply alle… [Read more…]Liability for Motor Vehicle Accidents after New Jersey Holiday Parties
Can You Sue the Person or Establishment that Served the Drinks?
Most of us like to enjoy a little holiday “cheer,” whether it’s at an office party, the home of a friend or our favorite watering hole. Unfortunately, too … [Read more…]The Three Types of Product Liability Lawsuits that Arise on Construction Sites
Defective Design | Defective Manufacturing | Failure to Provide Adequate Warnings
One of the more common causes of injury on construction sites is the malfunction or breakdown of tools, machinery, equipment and other pr… [Read more…]Suing an Insurance Company for Wrongfully Denying Your Claim
Protecting Your Right to Insurance Benefits
It’s unfortunately an all too common occurrence. You suffer an injury because of someone else’s negligence or carelessness, and you notify your insurance provider(s) in a time… [Read more…]The Rights of Injured Passengers in Motorcycle Accidents
Recovering Full and Fair Compensation for Your Injuries
It’s a pretty common occurrence. You have a friend with a motorcycle and you need to go somewhere. Your friend offers you a ride and you accept. Unfortunately, he … [Read more…]The New Jersey Dog Bite Laws
Understanding Your Rights after a Canine Attack
While it’s more often the case that a dog is man’s best friend, there are situations, where a dog has been trained to be aggressive, has been mistreated, or has not been p… [Read more…]Common Construction Site Injuries
It’s no surprise that construction sites are consistently considered to be one of the most dangerous places to work. With much of the work done at heights significantly above the ground, and with many pieces of heavy… [Read more…]
Filing a Civil Lawsuit — Part Two
What to Expect as You Move Toward Trial
In Part One of this series, we discussed how to initiate a civil action and looked at the discovery process. So you’ve gathered all the evidence, deposed all necessary witne… [Read more…]
Filing a Civil Lawsuit — Part One
What to Expect When You File a Legal Claim
When you have a legal claim against another person, whether it’s for lost wages and medical expenses after a motor vehicle accident or for damages when another person failed … [Read more…]Was Your Injury Work-Related? Part One
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 yo… [Read more…]