What do I do if I get hit by a person that doesn’t have insurance?

If you are injured by a motor vehicle that does not have insurance, fortunately you are protected by your own automobile insurance through what’s called your uninsured motorists protection or your UM protection That is a requirement under all New Jersey policies so that you are protected against people who are driving without insurance illegally. […]

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How long will my accident case take in NJ?

The simple answer is, it depends on the severity of the injury that you suffered in the accident Representing clients over many, many years, we have an obligation to make sure that the client is either finished treating for their injuries or has reached a medical plateau before we even consider settling their case Other […]

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How do you determine if you have a case if you were attacked by a dog?

The majority of dog attacks occur on property or on the premises of a relative or somebody you know If you are on that person’s property with their permission and you are attacked by their dog and injured, you have a right to recover for those injuries Keep in mind that their homeowner’s insurance usually […]

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How do Personal Injury Attorneys get paid in New Jersey?

Personal injury attorneys work on what’s called a contingency basis. In other words, they get a percentage of the recovery if there is a recovery. In New Jersey that percentage is ⅓ or 33⅓% after the attorney is reimbursed for whatever costs he or she happened to put forth to pursue the case. If the […]

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How do I get my medical bills paid if I am injured in a slip and fall accident in NJ?

If you’re injured in a slip and fall accident, it depends on what party is responsible regarding payment of your medical bills If the slip and fall was your fault, then you’re responsible for your medical bills If it was the fault of the property owner, then they’re responsible. Regardless, if you have private medical […]

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Does a Homeowner need Prior Notice of the Defect in order to be Responsible for a Personal Injury?

The simple answer is no. For a homeowner, property owner or controller to be held responsible, they must have either actual or constructive notice of a defect existing on the property Actual notice is when the owner knows about it and does nothing to remedy the situation or to warn you of the situation Constructive […]

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