Factors That May Affect Whether You Accept a Proposed Settlement When you’re hurt in a motor vehicle accident because someone else fails to pay attention, the shock can lead to confusion and anxiety. You want to protect your legal rights, but you also want to know that you and your loved ones will be okay. […]
What Must a Driver Do to Exercise “Reasonable Care”? In a civil lawsuit for injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident, the legal principle of negligence usually applies. Under that theory, the injured party must prove that the defendant caused the accident by failing to use reasonable care. Statutes generally don’t specify the behaviors that constitute […]
Steps You Can Take to Maximize Safety When you take a motorcycle out on the open road, you know that there are certain inherent risks—that may be part of the allure. You’re facing the elements without the protection afforded by a passenger vehicle. A distracted motorist… a pothole or gravel on the road… a mechanical […]
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 company should pay your claim, that’s not how it works in New Jersey. Because […]
Can You Still Seek Recovery If You’re Partially to Blame? It’s fairly common for injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident to be caused by a number of factors. Suppose a motorist causes an accident by making an illegal turn, but the driver of the other car isn’t wearing a seat belt. But for the improper turn, […]
Can You Bring a Lawsuit Under New Jersey’s No-Fault Insurance Law? Who is Liable? In New Jersey, when you suffer an injury in a motor vehicle accident, whether as driver, passenger, or pedestrian, the state’s no-fault insurance law requires that you initially turn to your own insurance company for compensation to cover your losses. If you […]
Will It Prevent You from Recovering for Injuries Suffered in an Accident? Under New Jersey law, you must wear a helmet whenever you get on a motorcycle and hit the road. Whether you’re operating the bike or just a passenger, you can be ticketed if you don’t comply. What happens, though, if you are involved […]
Nursing Home Operators Ordered to Report Data on Infections and Deaths According to data collected by the United States government, an estimated one of every four nursing homes in America has had residents infected by the coronavirus. That statistic has motivated federal officials to seek data from over 15,000 nursing home facilities across the country. Operators will […]
What Are the Duties of Nursing Home Operators? The operators of assisted-living and nursing home facilities have certain duties and responsibilities with regard to protecting residents and patients from potential sources of injury or abuse. They must put appropriate measures in place to protect against falls, ensure residents don’t suffer from malnutrition or dehydration, and […]
Virus Leads to Less Traffic But Higher Average Speeds With New Jersey under shelter-in-place orders, there are few places people can go, which means less traffic on the roads. That should make the streets and highways safer, shouldn’t it? Well, that depends on how you look at things. In New Jersey and across the country, […]
Recovering for Insurance Broker Malpractice When you’ve made significant investments in a home or other property, or if you own or operate a business, there are risks that may be difficult or impossible to manage on your own. That’s one of the primary functions of insurance—to allow you to purchase protection when you need it. […]
The Duties of Property Owners to Maintain Sidewalks As our nation battles the COVID-19 pandemic, and we honor social-distancing requirements and shelter-in-place orders, many of us find ourselves looking for ways to avoid cabin fever. Fortunately, the New Jersey shelter-in-place order allows you to engage in outdoor recreational activities, provided you keep at least six […]
When Does an Improper Diagnosis Rises to the Level of Malpractice? With advances in modern science and medicine, we sometimes expect doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals to be infallible and assume they will quickly and accurately determine the cause of an illness or nature of an injury. The likelihood of accurate diagnosis is fairly […]
Taking Responsibility for Your Own Safety as a Biker Over the past decade, there have been numerous national and local campaigns designed to increase awareness of the presence of motorcycles and bikers on the nation’s roadways. Unfortunately, they haven’t had much of an impact. In many instances, the first response of the other motorist is […]
Can Someone Other Than a Driver Be Responsible for Your Injuries? When you’ve been hurt in a motor vehicle accident through no fault of your own, the first response is to look to the at-fault driver for compensation for your losses. But are you limited to pursuing damages from the negligent motorist and their insurance company? Not […]
A Motor Vehicle Accident Is Never “Too Minor” In the aftermath of a collision, it can be easy to ignore the possible consequences of the accident, especially when you feel like you’ve walked away unharmed. The reality is that there are always consequences when you collide with another vehicle. While your losses may seem negligible, […]
Protecting Your Loved Ones in Nursing Homes or Assisted Living It’s always a difficult decision to place a loved one in a nursing home or assisted-living care, but that decision can be even more painful if that person becomes the victim of neglect or abuse. Unfortunately, as nursing homes and assisted-living centers become more focused […]
When toSeek Civil Damages as Well as Workers’ Compensation In New Jersey, as in all states, when you are injured on the job, you can file a workers’ compensation claim fordisabilitybenefits andreimbursement of your medical expenses. The New Jersey workers’ compensation law is part of what’s known as the “great bargain,” a legislative act intended to benefit […]
Hurt on a snowy or icy road in New Jersey because another driver was going too fast or didn’t properly clean off his windshield? Slippery roads and poor visibility are the two most common causes of winter car accidents, truck accidents. Call Attorney Edward Lee at 973-315-9080 for proven representation
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, pain and suffering, loss of companionship and consortium, and loss of enjoyment of life. As a practical […]
The Duties of Property Owners in New Jersey’s Winter Weather In New Jersey, as in all states, a residential or commercial property owner has a duty to reasonably monitor and maintain the premises in a way that minimizes the risk of injury to anyone legally on the property. How does that apply when a person […]
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 when drivers struggle to stop or control a vehicle. When there’s an accident due […]
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 action to recover for your losses. No amount of money can undo […]
In New Jersey, the owner of property may have a duty to remove snow and ice buildup. If you fall on steps, a sidewalk or a parking lot, you want an experienced attorney to protect your rights. Call the Lee Law Firm at 973-315-9080 or visit https://edleelawprod.wpengine.com. #edwardleelaw #slipandfall
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 in an accident involving exposure to a dangerous or defective device or product, you have a right to seek […]
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 letter arrives from the insurance company, advising you that coverage has been denied. What are your options? Do you […]
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 makes a bad decision while on the road and you suffer an injury. There may not have even […]
What Happens When You Are Partially Responsible for Your Own Injuries? When you have suffered loss because of the wrongful or careless act of another person, you have the right to seek compensation for your injuries. As a practical matter, though, it’s relatively common for there to be multiple causes of an accident. In fact, […]
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 you file a claim with your own insurer, your insurance company will ultimately look to the […]
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 financial loss on a daily basis, particularly if your loved one was […]
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 properly socialized, where a dog can cause serious injury or even death. What are your rights […]
Your Rights When You Are Partially Responsible for Your Own Injuries In the bulk of personal injury claims, the injured person was entirely a victim of the carelessness or negligence of others. However, in many such situations, the injured person also engaged in negligent behavior, either causing or exacerbating their injuries. If you were partially responsible for […]
Recovering for Your Losses after a Motor Vehicle Wreck After an automobile accident, when you cannot work because of the injuries, or you have unpaid medical bills, or have to give up things you love because of the pain, you have a right to seek financial compensation (known as “damages”) from the at-fault parties. It’s typical to […]
Your Rights to File a Personal Injury Claim When you’ve been hurt on the job, your first course of action will typically be to notify your employer and file a workers’ compensation claim. Though workers’ compensation is often referred to as your “exclusive remedy” for work-related injuries, that’s a little misleading. In fact, under the right […]
The Common Causes of Death on Construction Projects According to statistics collected by OSHA and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, almost two-thirds of all fatalities on American construction sites are caused by four specific types of accidents. Known in the industry as the “fatal four,” these include falls from heights, electrocutions, “caught-between” accidents and […]
Determining Liability When Both Parties Have Some Responsibility There are many personal injury claims where the accident was caused entirely by the wrongful conduct of one party—a motorist runs a stop sign or a building owner neglects to fix a broken stairway. Often, though, the carelessness of the injured person contributes in some way to the […]
Determining Fault in a Pedestrian Accident Establishing Legal Liability in a Motor Vehicle-Pedestrian Collision According to statistics gathered by the Centers for Disease Control, more than 350 pedestrians visit a hospital emergency room every day after being hit by a car. When you’ve been hurt in a pedestrian accident, you may have the right to seek […]
Your Right to Compensation after the Death of a Loved One In our legal system, when the wrongful act of another person causes you to suffer loss, you have a right to bring a lawsuit to recover compensation for your losses. When the consequences of that negligence or carelessness include the accidental or wrongful death […]
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 machinery and power tools regularly in use, the potential for injury is great. Here are the most common […]
Protecting Against Slip and Fall Type Injuries In New Jersey, as in other states, the owner or person in control of residential or commercial property has a duty to monitor and maintain the premises in ways that minimize the risk of injury to persons with a legal right to be on the property. The duty is […]
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 witnesses, and reviewed all documents related to the dispute. It’s time to go to trial, right? Not yet. The Pre-Trial […]
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 to abide by the terms of a valid contract, you’ll need to file a civil lawsuit to recover for […]
Injuries Sustained at a Work Outing | Self-Inflicted Injuries When you’ve been hurt at work in New Jersey, you have a right to pursue workers’ compensation benefits for any temporary or permanent disability, as well as medical expenses. There are only two requirements—you must have been hurt and your injury must have been work-related. When […]
Injuries Suffered While Traveling Under the New Jersey workers’ compensation laws, you must prove two things to qualify for workers’ compensation benefits—that you were injured and that your injury was work-related. In Part One of this series, we looked at injuries suffered while you were on a legitimate work break. Another situation where your employer may […]
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 […]
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 […]
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