Can Pre-Existing Injuries Impact Personal Injury Lawsuits?
Pre-existing injuries and conditions can often have an impact on personal injury cases. They introduce complexities to a case in terms of how liability is assigned, which injuries are deemed the fault of someone else, and even if the case can move forward at all. Understanding the impact pre-existing conditions have on personal injury claims…
Read MoreWhat Qualifies a Personal Injury as Catastrophic?
In New Jersey, the term “catastrophic injury” carries significant weight, not just in the way it describes the medical and lifestyle implications for personal injury victims, but also in the legal battles for rightful compensation. When disaster strikes in the form of a personal injury, understanding the legal terminology as well as your right to…
Read MoreShould You Take a First Offer on an Auto Accident Settlement?
The moments following a catastrophic car accident are a whirlwind of confusion, fear, and urgency. The immediate focus is always on getting medical attention, either for yourself or your loved ones. Even in the aftermath, the confusion of insurance, settlements, and compensation creates a cloud of uncertainty. Many victims of catastrophic car accident injuries simply…
Read MoreExperience a Motorcycle Accident Injury? Here’s What to Do Next
It’s not hard to see why many people enjoy the feeling of riding on a motorcycle. Unfortunately, the very qualities that make motorcycles enjoyable also contribute to their vulnerability on the road. In the United States, motorcycle accidents, injuries, and fatalities occur with alarming frequency. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),…
Read MoreThe Winter Hazards that Can Establish Liability in Slip and Fall Lawsuits
Winter brings a charming blanket of snow, but it’s the most dangerous time of year for slip and fall accidents. Icy and wet conditions, poor visibility, and the chance of snow showers all increase the chances of a person falling. This presents an increased liability risk for business and property owners, who are required to…
Read MoreCommercial Trucking Regulations: How Violations Can Impact Your Claim
Commercial trucking is heavily regulated by federal and state laws to ensure safety on the roads. These regulations are designed to protect carriers and other motorists, but they aren’t always followed properly. This leads to trucking accidents that result in numerous injuries and deaths on the road every year. If you or a loved one…
Read MoreHidden Injuries: Why You Should Always Seek Medical Attention After an Accident
Many injuries are apparent after you have an accident. You can easily feel most sprains, muscle tears, and broken bones, and you can readily see cuts, bruises, and other visual injuries. However, some of the most severe injuries that result from a serious accident can go unseen. You may not even feel them until something…
Read MoreCan Passengers Pursue Car Accident Cases in New Jersey?
Most people understand that they have legal recourse if they’re involved in an accident while driving, but what happens if you are catastrophically injured as a passenger in a car accident? Are you entitled to compensation? Do you even have a case? The short answer is yes, you do have legal recourse, and you can…
Read MoreThe Long-Term Mental and Emotional Effects of Personal Injuries
Personal injury cases often focus on the physical injuries sustained by the victims, but there are also long-term mental and emotional damages that can result from a catastrophic injury. Victims of these types of incidents can recover damages for mental and emotional injuries by law. Whether by verdict or settlement, a personal injury attorney can…
Read MoreSexual Harassment at Work Goes Beyond Inappropriate Touching
Many people translate sexual harassment to mean unwanted or inappropriate touching. They’re right some of the time, but there’s a lot more to sexual harassment than physical contact, especially when it comes to incidents that happen in the workplace. Workplace sexual harassment lawsuits can involve a wide range of verbal and emotional harassment, unwanted advances,…
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