Damages Available in NJ Car Accident Claims
New Jersey is unique in that it is one of 12 no-fault car accident states. This means that after a car crash, victims file claims with their own insurance companies, regardless of fault. If a...
Read MoreProving Invisible Injuries in Car Accidents
Many injuries caused by car accidents are immediately obvious, such as broken bones and lacerations. Some, however, are more difficult to recognize. So-called “invisible injuries” may not be physically visible or appear in medical scans,...
Read MoreUnderstanding New Jersey No-Fault Laws
If you get involved in an automobile accident in New Jersey, you will need to navigate the state’s no-fault laws. New Jersey is one of only 12 no-fault car insurance states. To make things more...
Read MoreAm I Legally Required to Wear a Motorcycle Helmet in New Jersey?
Yes, and, in New Jersey, this law is clear for both motorcycle riders and their passengers. The helmets must certified by the DOT at the Federal level and must meet certain design standards. For those...
Read MoreWhat Happens If I’m Involved in an Auto Accident & Owe Money on the Vehicle?
Car accidents are inconvenient in the best of circumstances. If you are dealing with a car accident involving a vehicle that you do not fully own – such as a vehicle you are still making...
Read MoreCan Multiple Parties Be Responsible for a Car Accident in New Jersey?
A car accident is traumatic and confusing under any circumstances, making it difficult for the average person to handle the legal process necessary to recover compensation. A car accident case becomes even more complicated when...
Read MoreRecovering Compensation as a Passenger in a Car Accident in New Jersey
If you get into a car accident as a vehicle passenger, you have legal rights and options for collecting financial compensation. In general, the legal process is simpler for an injured passenger than a motor...
Read MoreWho Is Liable in a No-Contact Motorcycle Accident?
Most motorcycle accidents involve a collision between two vehicles: a motorcycle and a passenger car, truck or van. Some collisions in New Jersey, however, take the form of no-contact motorcycle accidents. After these unique types...
Read MoreWhat Happens If I Wasn’t Wearing a Seat Belt in My Car Accident?
Failing to buckle up in accordance with New Jersey’s seat belt laws could negatively impact your right to recover compensation after a car accident. Your insurance company or that of the other driver may use...
Read MoreTexting and Driving Laws in New Jersey
Driving distracted is an epidemic in the US. In 2018 alone, distracted drivers took 2,841 lives (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). In the past seven years, 9% of all fatal accidents in the US...
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