The Requirement of Actual Loss In the first two blogs in this series, we looked at the elements of a personal injury claimed based on negligence and went into greater detail about the first two: the breach of the duty of care, and the demonstration of a causal link between the breach and the accident. However, you […]
Establishing a Causal Link between the Defendant’s Breach of Duty and the Accident that Caused Your Losses In Part One of this series, we looked at the standard of care required in a personal injury lawsuit and how it is determined. Once you’ve shown that another person failed to act as a reasonable person would, […]
Showing That the Defendant Breached the Duty of Care When you have been hurt because of the wrongful actions of another person, you have a right to file a lawsuit to seek compensation for all your losses, including personal injury and property damage. While you can always take legal action when the intentional acts of […]
Proving that a Medical Professional Did Not Provide the Appropriate Level of Care In most personal injury claims, the legal theory upon which recovery is sought is negligence. To prove negligence, you must show that the defendant (person or entity being sued) breached, or failed to use, the expected level of care in whatever action […]
Protecting Yourself against Wrongful Conduct by an Insurance Professional If you’re like most people, when it comes to insurance, you have a basic understanding of the concept—you’re paying a premium, based on an assessment of the amount of risk you pose, so that you’ll have coverage in the event of a loss. Beyond that, you […]
When New Jersey residents consider things that can distract them while driving, they usually think of their cellphone and the other passengers in the vehicle. However, many people may be surprised to learn their car radio can also be a distraction. Many people may immediately turn on the radio as soon as they get in […]
When you take your toddlers to a playground in New Jersey, you usually do not think they will get hurt as they play. Young children may easily incur an injury on a public playground, though, and it is important to know what you can do to keep your child safe. There are many ways a […]
Summer storms are a common occurrence, even as the season draws to a close. Accordingly, even the safest New Jersey drivers run the risk of an accident when driving in the rain, unless they take the proper precautions. Here are a few tips to make sure you and other drivers remain safe and secure when on the […]
When New Jersey residents go to work each day, they usually do not consider the possibility that they might slip and fall. People encounter many hazards each day that might cause an accident, however, and it is important to understand how people can make sure their work environment is safe. People can easily slip or […]
New Jersey residents who lose family members in unnecessary vehicle accidents have good reason to search for justice afterwards. One way that would make sense for this justice to come about would be via the court system if criminal charges are levied against an at-fault driver. Sometimes, however, people may be left struggling to feel that […]
When people are involved in a car accident in New Jersey, they may feel stunned right after the collision occurs. However, it is important for people to take certain steps so they have all of the necessary information. Before people think about calling law enforcement, they should usually make sure their car is completely stopped. Esurance says […]
When you have visitors at your New Jersey home, you may not think about the ways people can get hurt. If your guests have young children, though, it is important to consider their safety. Although you may think you do not need to childproof if you do not have children, it is a good idea […]
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