$400K in Auto Case vs. Fire Dept
An Essex County jury awarded $400,000 on Sept. 25, 2018 to a woman struck by a fire department vehicle.
Pain and Suffering Damages in New Jersey
If you have been injured due to someone else's negligence, you may have suffered damages. Damages can be economic in nature, such as lost wages and out-of-pocket expenses, or they can be non-economic in nature, as in the case of pain and suffering. But what exactly is meant [...]
575K Slip and Fall Settlement
An apartment tenant who injured his ankle while climbing the icy front steps to his building was paid a $575,000 settlement in his Essex County suit on Nov. 27.
Are Self-Driving Cars Safer?
Self-driving automobiles, also known as autonomous vehicles (AVs), are making their mark. Some analysts expect their growth to expand exponentially, claiming that AVs might enjoy a 60 percent U.S. market share by 2030. Proponents predict decreased motor vehicle accidents and lessened traffic jams with the increased use of [...]
Personal Injury Deposition FAQs
Depositions serve two main purposes in personal injury cases. First, they allow the parties to learn about the facts of the case. Second, they let the parties develop a factual record that can be used to cross-examine adverse witnesses at trial. Below are some of the common questions we receive [...]
Understanding Wrongful Death Lawsuits in New Jersey
Legal Help through the Most Difficult Time The loss of a family member can be devastating. Not only are there emotional aspects of the loss which must be dealt with by the family, but frequently there are also financial consequences that affect the family and the dependents of the decedent. When [...]
Personal Injury Settlement FAQs
Often, personal injury claims are settled before they get to court. Below are some of the common questions that personal injury claimants have about settlements in these cases. Q: What is the difference between a personal injury settlement and a personal injury award? A: A "settlement" is an amount of money that [...]
Motor Vehicle Accident FAQs
Q: Who pays to fix or replace my car? A: Assuming you have sufficient auto insurance at the time of a motor vehicle accident, your own insurance should cover your property damage, less your deductible. It is usually not a good idea to try and make a claim yourself against the [...]
Common Types of Medical Malpractice in New Jersey
Medical malpractice occurs when a health professional or medical facility deviates from the accepted standard of patient care, thereby causing injury, disease, or death. There are numerous ways that this can happen, and it’s usually not obvious or clear right away whether medical malpractice is the culprit. If you are [...]
Emotional Distress and Mental Anguish Damages in Personal Injury
In personal injury cases, damages refers to the permanent injuries suffered by the accident victim, for which monetary compensation is sought to help make them "whole” again. Personal injury awards and settlements are designed to compensate injured people for the harms and losses that they sustain. In certain cases, damages may be sought for the [...]