Pursuing an injury claim into the courtroom may be the only way to receive just compensation for your motor vehicle accident injuries, if the insurance company refuses to agree to compensate you fairly with a reasonable settlement.
While it certainly goes without saying that the vast majority of automotive crashes are “accidents,” both in the colloquial sense and in that they are unintended, it’s also true that most car accidents are caused by preventable errors and poor choices by at least one of the drivers involved.
Any motor vehicle accident, regardless of its severity, is a source of distress as the mind immediately jumps to worst-case possibilities. Once the initial shock of “what just happened” and “did someone hit me” fade and you begin to understand the situation, other questions rush in to take their place: How will you pay for «more»
Injuries affecting the back, neck, and spine can have serious consequences for the injured person and their family, as injuries of this kind have the potential to make it impossible to return to a physically-demanding job and can interfere with nearly all aspects of everyday life on a long-term basis. Herniated spinal discs are one such type of back or neck injury that can result from many different sorts of accident, including automotive and cycling crashes, as well as slips and falls.
Nearly five percent of all emergency room patients in the United States seek treatment for injuries suffered in a slip and fall accident. When one of these accidents takes place on property owned and maintained by some other party, the person who was injured may have the ability to file suit for damages resulting from their injuries, if the owner or occupier of the property was negligent in some fashion. Understanding the circumstances under which a property owner is considered negligent in slip and fall accidents and other premises liability matters is critical both for landowners and for individuals who find themselves injured after a slip and fall or other accident.
New Jersey is fortunate to be home to many amusement parks, from local theme parks to Six Flags. Six Flags is one of the largest amusement park, water park and safari chains in the country. Theme parks provide a sense of adventure, playfulness, and safety within their borders – which is why it seems all the more jarring when something goes wrong and someone is hurt. The idea of an accident at an amusement park conjures up images of roller-coaster disasters, but as a fraction of all personal injury claims at theme parks, these catastrophes are thankfully rare. Much more commonly, the sort of accidents that result in an injury claim and a potential lawsuit are rather mundane: the same sort of slip and fall accident that can happen in a supermarket or a restaurant.
Car crashes are unexpected, stressful, dangerous situations that even the most defense drivers aren't prepared for. Remember, it is not an accident – it is a car crash. You do not pick up an accident report – it is called a “police report” for a reason. Even the most careful drivers who follow the rules of the road can find themselves in a crash caused by someone else who was distracted, careless or disregarded traffic and road conditions. With more than 50,000 auto accidents taking place on New Jersey roads every year, it pays to familiarize yourself with the basic steps to take in the event that you’re involved in a NJ car crash.
Whether it’s during our daily work commute, running errands around town, or visiting with friends and family, automotive travel is an integral part of everyday life for most Americans. Unfortunately, it’s also a leading cause of death, according to recent CDC reports. Research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that, for people in the US under the age of 55, fatal car accidents are the most common cause of death.
Automotive transportation is a fundamental element of American life, and especially in New Jersey, the most densely populated state in the country. That means we share the road with a lot of other vehicles. And unfortunately, where there are large numbers of automobiles, there is a high risk of automotive accidents. No one is immune «more»
If you’re injured in a car accident, who is responsible for paying your medical bills and other expenses? Most people guess that the insurance company for the other driver that caused the accident is responsible to pay your medical bills – and in many states, they’d be right. However, New Jersey is one of twelve «more»
