Award Methodology
If you have sustained an injury through no fault of your own such as car accident or from a defective product, and you’re seeking damages, demonstrating a physical injury is central to your case. However, posting about your potential case on social media accounts could be a detriment [...]
Electric scooters are growing in popularity. E-scooter proponents tout consumer love. And a recent study surveying 7,000 users in 10 cities, revealed mostly positive perceptions. These e-scooter lovers view them as a convenient, economical, eco-friendly, and enjoyable mode of transportation. They may even start giving ride-shares a run [...]
You’re driving down the highway in New Jersey in the far-right lane. You see a tow truck, or a highway maintenance vehicle pulled off to the right shoulder. It’s displaying flashing lights. What do you do? The state’s Move Over law requires you to make a lane change [...]
An Essex County jury awarded $400,000 on Sept. 25, 2018 to a woman struck by a fire department vehicle.
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 [...]
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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
