By ggwmlaw | Published June 27, 2013 | Posted in Blog | Tagged Tags: auto insurance, car accident, New Jersey attorneys, personal injury lawyers | Leave a comment
Dealing with Your Insurance After a Collision
In New Jersey it is mandatory to have auto insurance. The no-fault doctrine rules in the state. This means each driver’s own insurance company takes care of the driver’s claims. When a car accident occurs the insurance companies for all vehicles involved investigate the cause of the accident. Typically, a vehicle owner has a standard Read More
Read MoreWho is Liable When Your Injury Is Caused by a Defective Product?
We live in a world filled with products. Some we need and some we just like. There are always new products on the market. However, sometimes these products can be dangerous and cause serious injury or even death. The U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) maintains a list of product recalls. There are many different Read More
Read MoreWorkers Comp Benefits Available in New Jersey
Workers’ compensation insurance provides benefits to employees who suffer work-related injuries regardless of how the accident occurred or who was at fault. However, the injury or illness must have occurred in the course of employment. If you are found to be eligible, workers compensation benefits can include: Medical benefits – Workers compensation pays for all Read More
Read MoreRecognizing a Traumatic Brain Injury
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious condition that can have life altering consequences. However, a person who suffers a traumatic brain injury may not realize the extent of the injury right away, causing the condition to go untreated until the symptoms get worse. Traumatic brain injuries can result from an accident where a Read More
Read MoreSurvival Actions in Wrongful Death Claims
There is nothing that can adequately compensate for the loss of a loved one. When a person is killed in an accident as a result of someone else’s negligence, the law provides for what losses the victim’s family may recover in terms of money damages. New Jersey’s Wrongful Death Act and Survival Statute set forth Read More
Read MoreSeeking Medical Attention After Your On-the-Job Injury
If you are injured while working you can receive the medical treatment you need through your employer’s workers compensation insurance carrier, or the employer itself if it is self insured. Workers compensation pays for all necessary and reasonable medical treatment for injuries or death that occurs during the course of employment. However, it is important Read More
Read MoreA Wake Up Call for Drowsy Drivers in New Jersey
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration drowsy drivers are responsible for about 100,000 motor vehicle accidents a year, causing 71,000 injuries and 1,500 fatalities per annum. There are many laws and media campaigns dealing with the dangers of driving under the influence and driving while talking or texting on a cell phone. The Read More
Read MoreThe Most Common Birth Injuries
The birth of a child should be, and most often is, the happiest occasion. However, when something goes wrong during or soon after the delivery the joy can become devastation. Sometimes the baby suffers a serious injury or dies during the delivery. Birth injuries are often very serious and can lead to permanent disability. New Read More
Read MoreThe Danger of Unsecured Loads and Jackknifed Tractor-Trailers
According to media reports, three members of a Georgia family were tragically killed when their Toyota Camry was crushed by a tractor-trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike in Mount Laurel, Burlington County. The terrible four-vehicle accident occurred this past December and caused the turnpike’s southbound lane to be closed for more than five hours. Police Read More
Read MorePaying Your Bills After Your Work Injury
If you were injured at work and are disabled you may have many questions, such as, who is going to pay for your hospital and medical costs if you can’t work? There are several important programs that are designed to help you continue to pay your expenses while you are out of work. It is Read More
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