In the world of car accidents, every incident comes with its unique circumstances. However, how these cases are handled post-accident is largely determined by the state’s fault laws. New Jersey is one of the 12 states that operate under no-fault laws. The
In the aftermath of a car accident, prioritizing both your physical and mental well-being is crucial. It’s not uncommon for survivors to grapple with severe psychological impacts in addition to physical injuries. Fortunately, in New Jersey, there are provisions to file a
Personal injury cases are not always straightforward, and determining liability can be complex. Like many other states, the legal principle of comparative negligence plays a significant role in personal injury cases in New Jersey. Comparative negligence is a legal doctrine used to
In the fast-paced world of modern transportation, ridesharing giants Uber and Lyft have revolutionized the way people get from point A to point B. With just a few taps on a smartphone, passengers can summon a car to their doorstep, making commuting
Recently, Senator Nicholas Sacco (D-Bergen/Hudson) proposed legislation capping medical malpractice recoveries. The law, if passed, would limit medical malpractice recoveries in the event of a death at $500,000.00, and at $250,000.00 if the patient is still alive. The legislation further seeks to
When the new Appeals process became effective in April of 2017, there was much speculation as to how the new process would affect medical providers. It was intended to make the process less onerous with one level of Appeal for each issue.
In order to receive PIP benefits and get your medical expenses paid, you don’t need to be actually operating a motor vehicle. New Jersey’s Automobile Reparation Reform Act (No-Fault Law) requires insurers to provide PIP benefits to their policyholders or families for
Low Premiums can Leave you and your loved ones exposed after an accident Insurance companies make money by collecting premiums from you and investing those premiums in other interest-bearing ventures. So, if insurance companies make money partially by collecting premiums, why does
Why are these insurance issues so important? Please take a look at my explanation of insurance coverage here and how insurance companies save you money here. This set of facts happened. I just changed the names to protect confidentiality. My client, let’s call her
The New Jersey Insurance Fair Conduct Act What does this act mean for you and your family? I discussed what your coverages mean in a separate post here. This post is intended to hash out the UM/UIM coverage a little bit and explain
