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If you were hurt in a boating accident, you can often sue for injuries.  But first, like with any other personal injury case, there may be insurance involved.  That means going straight to court might not be necessary.  At the end of the day, your lawyer can help you figure out what to do. Most […]

If you were hurt, you might get on the phone with a lawyer and start filing a lawsuit.  But when children get hurt, they can’t usually call up a lawyer on their own.  Can parents step in and file a lawsuit for them? Usually, yes, parents can sue on behalf of their injured child.  This […]

Passengers have no control over whether or not an accident happens, yet they suffer some of the worst injuries in collisions. Whether the driver of the vehicle you were a passenger in or the driver of another car involved was liable, you may need to know whether filing a lawsuit is possible. In New Jersey, […]

Reopening a personal injury claim in New Jersey is not common, but it’s also not necessarily impossible. While settlements are typically binding and alleviate the defendant of any further liability, there are some exceptions to this, like if the defendant engaged in fraud or coerced you into signing a settlement. We can see if reopening […]

When you get hurt in an accident, the last thing you are thinking about is taxes.  However, how the case will affect your taxes is something you and your lawyer should consider before accepting a settlement. Generally, any money paid to reimburse you for a physical injury is not taxable.  This is the rule for […]

Drivers are required to carry auto insurance to cover themselves and possibly others in the event of an accident. Unfortunately, many other drivers fail to carry insurance, and filing claims might be difficult or impossible. In that case, you may need an attorney to help sue the uninsured driver for damages. New Jersey is a […]

Injuries from accidents often take a larger toll on victims than people realize. Not only are injuries expensive to treat at the hospital, but they may also cost you more money if they prevent you from working. The longer you cannot work, the more damages you may claim for lost wages. If you are injured […]

Making ends meet has never been easy, and in today’s economic climate, it can feel almost impossible just to put food on your table. Many people rely on SNAP benefits, a.k.a. food stamps, but these benefits are often based on how much money you earn and your financial resources. Accepting a personal injury settlement might […]

Most people who get hurt are not in perfect health with perfect athletic builds before the injury.  Ultimately, every case our lawyers deal with involves accidents that take people from whatever state they were in before the accident and make things worse.  Your state before the injury is generally where preexisting injuries and conditions are […]

If an Uber or Lyft driver caused your crash or you were hurt while riding as a passenger, your route to a lawsuit might be complex.  New Jersey has a few laws that restrict lawsuits for car accidents in the first place, plus special rules for rideshare drivers that might make it harder to file […]