Do I have to sue my family or friend if I was involved in auto accident in their car in NJ?

Unfortunately, many accidents occur when you are a passenger in a car driven by either a friend or a family member In New Jersey you are not permitted to bring a direct suit against an insurance company This means that you would have to name the friend or family member in the lawsuit and actually […]

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Do I have greater rights than just workers comp, if I get hurt on the job?

Workers’ compensation pays for an injury that occurs as long as you are in the course of your employment They pay temporary benefits, your medical, and you can also get a measure of compensation based upon the fact that you have some permanent injury that’s left as a result of the injury If you’re on […]

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Do I have a claim if I slip and fall on another person’s property?

Unfortunately, you cannot file a claim for recovery of damages in every instance when you fall on someones property You must prove that the individual who owned the property or who was responsible for the property did something wrong For you to recover there must be negligence. That means that you have to show that […]

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How much time do I have to file a lawsuit for my accident case?

In New Jersey, you have two years to file a lawsuit for an accident such as a slip and fall or a motor vehicle accident Each case is different, there are other limitations that apply when you are dealing with personal injury cases. For cases against a state, county or a municipality, you have something […]

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