For more than 30 years, attorney Edward H. Lee has fought to protect rights of individuals and businesses in New Jersey. A 1986 graduate of Pace University School of Law in White Plains, New York, attorney Lee focuses his practice on personal injury, … [Read more...]
Understanding a Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Claim
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...]
Common Types of Surgical Errors
Ways that Surgeons Can Breach the Duty of Care When you are sick or have suffered an injury that requires a surgical procedure, you expect that all medical professionals involved will adhere to the highest standards of care when performing the … [Read more...]
Demonstrating Negligence in a Medical Malpractice Claim
How to Prove a Medical Professional Breached the Duty of Care When you have been injured by the wrongful act of another person, you generally have the right to seek compensation for your losses—lost wages and income, unreimbursed medical expenses, … [Read more...]
Establishing Liability in a Winter Weather Accident in New Jersey
Who Is Responsible When Poor Road Conditions Contribute to an Accident? Winter can be brutal in New Jersey, with an average of nearly two feet of snow every year. Snowy and icy conditions can make driving treacherous, leading to countless accidents … [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 products. When you are injured … [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 timely manner. To your surprise, a … [Read more...]
Proving that a Death Was “Wrongful”
The Elements Required in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit In the weeks and months after a fatal accident, it's absolutely essential that you take the time to grieve your loss. At some point, though, you'll need to decide whether you want to take legal … [Read more...]
Liability of Non-Drivers in Motor Vehicle Accidents
Third Party Responsibility for Injuries Suffered In the aftermath of a motor vehicle accident, it's customary to look to the at-fault driver to recover compensation for any losses. In New Jersey, with its "no-fault" auto insurance laws, even though … [Read more...]
The Types of Damages Available in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit
What You Can Expect to Recover When a Loved One Dies in an Accident When your loved one dies because of the carelessness or negligence of another person, there's no amount of money that can make you whole again. Nonetheless, you may experience … [Read more...]