The Damages Available in an Accidental Death Claim In New Jersey, when your loved one has died because of the wrongful, careless or negligent acts of another person, and you can demonstrate that you qualify as a “real party in interest,” you have the right to bring legal action to compensate you for your losses. […]
Determining Liability for Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse
July 18, 2019 by
Establishing Legal Responsibility for Wrongful Care in a Nursing Home According to national studies, up to five million senior citizens may be victims of abuse or neglect in the United States every year. Some estimates suggest that as many as one of every 10 persons over the age of 60 has been subjected to physical […]
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Say Log Violations are “Epidemic”
July 8, 2019 by
Federal Agency Says Incidents of False Logs on the Rise The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the agency tasked with monitoring and regulating commercial trucking operations, has reported that the number of citations for maintaining false driver logs has gone up by as much as 20% over the last five years. Data collected in […]
Happy 4th of July 2019
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New Jersey Supreme Court Issues Ruling in PIP Claim
June 27, 2019 by
Court Rules That Personal Injury Protection Is Only Recourse for Claims under $250,000 In March, 2019, the New Jersey Supreme Court handed down its decision in two consolidated cases (Haines and Little), overturning a lower court ruling addressing the rights of injured parties to seek compensation from at-fault parties after a motor vehicle accident. Here’s […]
Proving that a Death Was Wrongful
May 24, 2019 by
The Requirements for Recovering Compensation after the Death of Another Person When your family member dies because of the wrongful act of another person, you have the right to seek damages for all your losses. You can seek compensation for the intentional killing of a loved one, but, as a practical matter, most wrongful death […]
Who Can Be Sued for Wrongful Death?
May 8, 2019 by
Determining Potentially Liable Parties after an Accidental Death In the aftermath of an accidental death, the sense of loss can be overwhelming. You know that no amount of money can bring your loved one back, or can fully compensate you for all that you’ve lost. Nonetheless, you have a right to hold a careless or […]
Who Qualifies to File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
April 11, 2019 by
The Requirements for Recovering Compensation after the Death of Another Person Under the laws of New Jersey, when a person dies as a result of the carelessness or negligence of another person, that individual may be responsible for losses suffered by others. There are limits, though, on who may obtain damages after a person’s death. […]
Understanding a Wrongful Death Claim
March 5, 2019 by
What Is a Wrongful Death Claim and What Is Its Purpose? There’s nothing that can prepare you for the death of a loved one, especially when it’s totally unexpected. After an accidental or wrongful death, you can’t bring your loved one back, but you do have the right to seek compensation for your losses. In […]
Protecting Yourself after a Work-Related Traffic Accident in New Jersey
February 20, 2019 by
It’s not unusual to be involved in a motor vehicle accident while on the job. If you’ve been hurt at work while driving or riding as a passenger in car or truck, your first thought might be to file a workers’ compensation claim. It’s important to understand, though, that the workers’ compensation system is designed […]
