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Wearing a seatbelt is required under New Jersey law. If you sue the at-fault driver, they may argue that your alleged lack of a seatbelt should factor into the case. An attorney can help you refute these claims and protect your damages and compensation. You may still recover compensation after a car accident if you […]

Being involved in a collision with another car is bad enough, but a multi-car pile is often considered a highway disaster. Many people may be hurt and looking for someone to blame, including you. You should speak to an attorney as soon as possible to begin the steps necessary to file a lawsuit. When suing […]

Rear-end collisions are among the most common types of collisions. While they might seem straightforward, liability for rear-end crashes can be more complicated than you might anticipate, so get our help determining fault. Typically, the rear driver is liable for a rear-end accident. They are not automatically at fault, however, and the lead driver might […]

Concussions are common injuries in many different accidents, from car crashes to slip and falls. Concussions can have costly consequences for victims, who may be unable to work for weeks or months. If you recently sustained a concussion and have incurred damages, you need to know whether you can sue for compensation. If another party […]

Serious injuries can happen to anyone, at any time, regardless of their immigration status. When these injuries happen, victims need to know about any potential barriers to their recovery and if being undocumented could compromise a lawsuit. Undocumented immigrants have the same right to file personal injury claims as anyone else in the United States, […]

Dram shop liability laws determine when you can sue a bar for injuries due to overserving of alcohol, and our lawyers can explain how these laws might apply to your personal injury case. Bars, restaurants, and other establishments that sell alcohol have a duty to stop serving patrons who are visibly intoxicated and not to […]

Be proactive in building your car accident case and obtain the corresponding police report written by the Bergenfield Police Department as soon as possible after a crash. The Bergenfield Police Department accepts requests for police reports over the phone, by email, and in person. If you cannot obtain the report because of a serious injury, […]

Left-turn accidents often involve a driver attempting to make a left while watching for oncoming traffic. Usually, the driver making the left turn must yield to oncoming traffic. When accidents happen, left-turning drivers are often assumed to be responsible. Drivers making left turns are often responsible for accidents because they must yield to oncoming traffic. […]

If a victim is partially responsible for their own injury, what happens?  Many states have contributory and comparative negligence rules that explain how these cases are dealt with, but some of the terminology can be confusing. In New Jersey, we have a “comparative negligence” rule.  A traditional “contributory negligence” rule says that any level of […]

Wrongful death claims are among the most complex and emotionally charged. Proving someone is responsible can be challenging, and substantial financial compensation may be at stake. Ask an attorney for help proving your claims so you can obtain justice for your family. We must establish four crucial legal elements. We must prove that the defendant […]