Medical malpractice is a considerable source of personal injury claims in New Jersey. As of 2021, New Jersey was 10th in the US for the number of active physicians and 5th in the US for the number of medical malpractice claims. Medical malpractice insurance payouts totaled over $130 million in 2020 with almost 50% [...]
When employees are injured while they are working, Workers’ Compensation is usually the only source of recovery. Workers’ Compensation will compensate an injured worker even if that worker was responsible for causing their own injuries. It does not matter who is at fault. All employers in New Jersey are required to provide compensation for [...]
Recent car accident statistics confirm what we already know. Car accidents are going to happen. There are about 6 million car accidents each year in the United States. About 3 million of the people involved in those accidents are injured as a result. And of those injured, about 2 million will experience permanent injuries. [...]
It was the last thing on your mind. You were driving home from work like you do every day. You signaled to move into the exit lane. Suddenly there were tail lights. You hit the brakes and – BAM - you felt the impact of a car slamming into the back end of your [...]
People get insurance so that they have protection available to help offset the cost of certain types of accidents. Many times people pay their premiums faithfully for years without ever having to make a claim. So on those rare occasions when someone needs to make an insurance claim you might expect that claims adjusters [...]
When you have been injured in an accident and need to recover from the party responsible, your first thought may be that you probably need to get an attorney. Trying to select an attorney who will do the best job for you can seem like a daunting task. When you do a Google search [...]
All drivers in New Jersey (and most other states) are required to carry auto insurance to cover expenses in the event of an accident. While many drivers opt for more affordable state minimum policies, these may not be sufficient for your needs. Before you can choose the best policy for you, it’s important to [...]
When you get injured at work or you suffer an illness related to the conditions in your workplace, you may be entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits. Depending on the circumstances of your accident or illness, you may be able to receive lost wages for time you have to spend away from work and payment [...]
When you slip or trip on another person’s property and sustain an injury, you may have a case to sue them for damages. Whether or not you have a case depends on a number of factors, and a personal injury lawyer who specializes in slip and fall cases can help you identify the circumstances that [...]
The aftermath of an auto accident can be chaotic. In addition to the damage to your vehicle, you could also have sustained serious injuries that need medical attention. While you may not experience symptoms right away, concussions, whiplash, and other injuries can take time to manifest symptoms. If you are involved in an auto [...]
