Due to safety concerns, the federal government is looking to revive its efforts to require an automatic system to limit the speed of trucks. Deaths due to truck accidents have risen sharply in 2021 showing an increase of 18% during the first half of 2021 compared with the [...]
In a recent study () the most dangerous intersections across the United States were evaluated to find which intersections had a history of fatal crashes. New Jersey turned up six spots in the list of 30 with the top 3 positions. Not exactly a list you want to [...]
Some personal injury cases are minor and can be settled directly through insurance. However many personal injury cases are not that straightforward. Insurance companies always have legal representation and will work diligently to minimize payouts to claimants. Here are some things to keep in mind when determining if [...]
A delivery worker in Essex County had his leg crushed by a runaway forklift which settled out of court for $850,000. The plaintiff, Marcos Sanchez-Oronzor of Newark, sued United Same Day Delivery for his injuries. According to the plaintiff's counsel, Sanchez-Oronzor was employed by A&B Transport who had [...]
Recent Department of Health and Human Service data indicates that up to half of all Americans under the age of 65 have at least one pre-existing health condition. For seniors, the percentage increases to a possible 86%. These numbers are generally more applicable to health insurance coverage than [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
In a personal injury case, the injured party has the burden of proof. This means it is the victim’s responsibility to demonstrate that they suffered damages as a result of the defendant's negligence. This often requires the testimony of expert witnesses in various fields. What is an Expert Witness? An expert witness [...]
Recovering damages for your car accident is often a difficult and complicated process. Dealing with medical bills, insurance adjusters, co-pays, deductibles and maximum coverage thresholds when you are struggling with an injury can be overwhelming. The following information is provided to help answer questions you might have regarding Personal [...]
Personal injury lawsuits seek to compensate wrongfully injured people who have been injured by the negligent actions of others. These claims help to compensate the injured parties for the cost of medical treatment and lost income, as well as more intangible losses, such as pain, suffering and the loss of enjoyment [...]
