By ggwmlaw | Published December 2, 2013 | Posted in Blog | Tagged Tags: personal injury lawyers, trucking accidents | Leave a comment
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation (Traffic Safety Facts, 2011 Data), vehicle registrations for SUVs, vans and pickup trucks increased by 27 percent between 2002 and 2011. Individuals and families often believe these vehicles to be safer in accidents. However, the much larger trucks used by commercial enterprises can be 10 times larger and Read More
Read MoreWhile New Jersey is considered a no-fault auto accident state, this by no means implies that someone injured in a car accident cannot sue for injuries. The system is designed to keep smaller claims from entering the court system, effectively enabling victims to get better compensation more quickly and with fewer costs related to litigation. Read More
Read MoreCellphone technology has certainly contributed to making life more convenient. But everyone knows that texting while driving has created a hazard, since distracted drivers cause serious injuries and deaths for motorists, passengers, bicyclists and pedestrians. The New Jersey state appeals court ruled in August 2013 that it is not only the driver receiving texts who Read More
Read MoreA serious injury that is the fault of someone else should not place a financial burden on the victim. A personal injury lawsuit can help the injured individual return to health without going bankrupt. Personal injury lawsuits include medical malpractice, poor premises maintenance, defective products, dog bites, motorist negligence, including accidents caused by drunk drivers Read More
Read MoreMost motorcyclists know that, because of the inherent risks of two-wheeled transportation, they need to take precautions to prevent accidents and injuries while riding. In New Jersey and nationwide, more people are riding motorcycles and more accidents involving motorcycles are occurring. The Federal Highway Authority reports that approximately 2,500 motorcycle crashes occur every year in Read More
Read MoreOn occasion, a jury in a personal injury case awards a plaintiff punitive damages — more than the costs of the plaintiff’s injuries — to punish the defendant. For example, several years ago, a jury awarded the family of a paralyzed 7-year-old girl $75 million from a beer vending company at Giants Stadium because it Read More
Read MoreParents have traditionally assumed that their children are safe when they send them to school. That assumption has been severely undermined by gun violence in recent years. The debate on how to stop gun violence in schools has become as complex as it is contentious. However, other dangers also lurk in schools, during extracurricular activities Read More
Read MoreThe hospital or doctor’s office is the last place you expect to suffer injury. Yet medical malpractice occurs more frequently than most people even realize. Nurses, physicians, surgeons, anesthesiologists and other healthcare professionals make mistakes. While some go unnoticed or cause little harm, others result in serious injuries or even death. The following examples are Read More
Read MoreResidents of the Garden State can be proud of its many claims to fame, from Olympian Milt Campbell to the E Street Band. Unfortunately, the state also has a degree of notoriety when it comes to motorists. Drivers in certain NJ cities represent some of the worst in the nation. Recognizing New Jersey’s questionable driving Read More
Read MoreIn 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
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