Category Archives: Personal Injury
The Importance of Waiting for Maximum Medical Improvement Before Settling an Injury Claim
Suppose you were in a car accident, harmed by medical malpractice, or sustained injuries in any other type of accident. In that case, it is generally reasonable to believe that you will begin to recover fully or partially given time and when you follow your doctor’s orders. Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) is the state… Read More »
Should You Provide a Recorded Statement to Insurance After an Injury Accident?
It can be challenging to think clearly and know exactly what to do after an injury accident. When you are hurting and concerned about your health and well-being, it’s understandable to not be focused on your rights and what the proper steps to take to protect them are. If your injuries are substantial, you… Read More »
Top Slip and Fall Hazards Near Pools
Spending a warm day at the pool is a relaxing way to have fun and even get some healthy exercise. While any pool day is expected to be a good one, several hazards that exist can change a leisurely day into a bad one very quickly. One is slip and fall hazards that exist… Read More »
Protecting Yourself Against Uninsured Drivers in New Jersey
Since there is no way to predict if you will have an accident and it is also impossible to control the actions of others, if you travel by car to get from place to place, there is a chance you could be injured in a car accident. Despite New Jersey car insurance laws requiring… Read More »
What Are A Passenger’s Rights to Compensation After a New Jersey Car Accident?
According to the National Safety Council, July, August, and October are the months that report the most car accidents. However, car accidents happen every day, no matter what month and millions are reported each year across the United States. When an accident happens drivers are usually the focus concerning what they should do in… Read More »
How Can You Tell If Your Personal Injury Settlement Is Fair?
When an injury accident happens due to negligence, it can be possible to file a personal injury claim to obtain compensation for noneconomic and economic damages. Noneconomic damages are losses that do not have a tangible value, like pain and suffering. Economic damages are losses that do have an associated concrete cost; medical bills… Read More »
Is a Mediation Contract Legally Binding In A Lawsuit?
Most personal injury cases do not go to trial. Instead, personal injury cases typically end with some agreement for a settlement made outside of the courts. There are several reasons why this happens, including the cost of going to trial, the lengthy process of going to trial, as well as the risk that comes… Read More »
Are New Jersey Amusement Park Owners Responsible for Visitor Injury Accidents?
New Jersey has several popular amusement parks that see a high volume of visitors during the summer months. Most of the time, things go well for parkgoers and a day of good, healthy fun is had. Sometimes, though, a day that was meant to be enjoyable goes in the opposite direction and an accident… Read More »
Tips to Avoid Electrocutions Around Pools
During the summer, staying cool and having fun are priorities. Whether going to the beach or lake, jumping in a pool, or going to a waterpark, having fun in the water is always a favorite summertime activity. However, when swimming in a public pool or spa, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and… Read More »
Why Determining Liability is Important for a Personal Injury Claim
A person is likely to have the right to file a personal injury claim when another party’s negligent acts injure them. Car accidents, slip and fall incidents, or motorcycle crashes are all examples of some of the most common reasons why personal injury claims are filed. However, if an injured party decides to file… Read More »