How to Minimize the Risk of Injury Just because winter is approaching doesn’t mean you have to put your motorcycle in the garage for a few months. Many New Jersey residents safely traverse the states roads and highways on bikes throughout the year. From the onset of cold weather until spring arrives, though, you need to take […]
Are the Rules Different for Snowy and Icy Conditions? When you live in New Jersey, you expect that, for some portion of the winter, you’ll be driving on snow-covered or even icy roads. Snowy roads and snowy conditions consistently lead to an increase in auto accidents, with about one in four weather-related accidents involving snowy […]
Can You Recover from a Garage or Mechanic Who Did a Poor Job? Motor vehicles accidents can have many causes, from operator error to roadway defects to inclement weather to dangerous or defective vehicle components. But what if the person who caused your accident either failed to properly maintain the vehicle (had old, treadless tires on […]
How Do You Recover Compensation from a Governmental Body for Poor Road Maintenance? When you’ve been hurt in any kind of accident, the first thing you want to do, after you’ve received the medical care you need, is determine how the accident happened and who caused it. If the accident was caused by another party’s […]
What Are Your Potential Sources of Recovery for Your Losses? You were riding on the back of a motorcycle when the accident happened. Whether there was a collision or the motorcycle operator had to lay the bike down, you’ve suffered significant injuries. What are the potential sources of recovery when you’ve been hurt as a passenger on […]
What Is the Standard of Care in a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit? If you’re injured because of the wrongful acts of another person, you have a right to seek damages (financial compensation for your losses) in a court of law. Most personal injury lawsuits are based on allegations of negligence. What Is Negligence? To successfully prove […]
How the Court Determines Compensation If you’re needlessly injured because of someone else’s careless act, you have a right to file a personal injury lawsuit seeking damages (financial compensation) for your losses. What types of damages are available? How are they calculated? The Different Types of Damages At the broadest level, damages in a personal injury […]
What Types of Damages Can You Expect to Recover? In New Jersey, after an accidental death, certain parties have the right to bring legal action to recover for their losses. Unlike most states, New Jersey separates those types of claims into two distinct lawsuits—wrongful death claims and survivor actions. Survivor actions are filed by an […]
What Recourse Do You Have in New Jersey? Roadway defects can pose a serious risk of injury to motorcyclists. Potholes, cracked or uneven pavement, and loose gravel can cause you to lose control of your bike. What parties have potential liability for a defective roadway? Can you bring legal action against the municipality or agency responsible […]
Does Fault Matter Under New Jersey’s No-Fault Insurance Laws? New Jersey is one of a dozen states across the country that have adopted “no fault” car insurance laws. Under the New Jersey approach, every motorist is required to purchase a “personal injury protection” (PIP) policy to cover losses suffered in a motor vehicle accident. When you’re […]
Ways to Improve Your Visibility to Other Motorists According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), about half of the visibility around most automobiles falls into blind spots, preventing the driver from seeing nearby vehicles. The risks can be even greater for motorcyclists, given that bikes are smaller than passenger cars. Accordingly, it’s important for motorcyclists to […]
How Do You Get Damages in a No-Contact Crash? Because of their very nature, motorcycles are more prone to loss of control. In fact, one of every four motorcycle accidents nationwide does not involve contact with another vehicle. What are the common causes of no-contact motorcycle accidents, and are there ways you can still recover for […]
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