Third Party Liability for Motor Vehicle Accidents
Can Someone Other than the Driver Be Responsible? When you’ve been injured in a motor vehicle accident, the first place you typically look to recover for your losses is the at-fault driver. But what if that person is uninsured or underinsured? Are there other avenues that you can pursue, so that you can get full...
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Should You Accept a Settlement from Your Insurance Company?
The Importance of Consulting an Attorney Immediately after an Automobile Accident When you’ve sustained an injury because of the carelessness or negligence of another motorist, it’s customary to contact your insurance provider to help cover your losses. In states like New Jersey, with its no-fault auto insurance laws, you are required to work directly through your own...
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What Happens If You Were Partially Responsible for Your Injury?
Understanding Comparative Negligence in New Jersey When you’ve been hurt because of the careless or wrongful acts of another person, you have a right to seek monetary compensation for your losses. But what if you were also negligent or careless? Suppose another person is exceeding the speed limit in a car, but you fail to...
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What You Can Expect When You’ve Been Charged with Domestic Violence in New Jersey
Protecting Your Rights When You’ve Been Accused of Domestic Abuse Like most states, New Jersey takes a tough stance when someone makes allegations of domestic violence or abuse. More often than not, if police are called to the scene, someone will be taken into custody. Under the law, if there’s any physical evidence of injury,...
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The Different Types of Damages in a Personal Injury Lawsuit
If you’ve been hurt because of the carelessness or negligence of another person, you have a right to seek compensation (known under the law as “damages”) from the persons responsible for your injuries. You also have the right to recover monetary compensation for any property damage. With respect to physical injuries, there are generally two...
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The Personal Injury Lawsuit – Part One
When you have been hurt in an accident stemming from someone else’s wrongful conduct, you have the right to pursue full and fair compensation for physical injury and property damages. Often, time is of the essence, particularly when your injury makes it impossible for you to work. However, if insurance doesn’t fully cover your losses or you...
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