The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that more than 350 pedestrians require emergency medical care every day after being struck by a car, and that an average of 16 pedestrians are killed daily across the United States. The causes of these … [Read more...]
Insurance Coverage after a Pedestrian Accident
How Does an Injured Pedestrian Cover Medical Expenses? When you have been injured as a pedestrian because of the carelessness or negligence of a motorist, chances are strong that your injuries will be serious, requiring hospitalization and even … [Read more...]
Trucking Accidents Continue to Rise
More Trucks, More Miles, and Cheaper Gas Increase Injury and Fatality Rates According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the number of fatalities arising out of large truck accidents went up by approximately five percent in … [Read more...]
What to Expect When You File a Personal Injury Lawsuit – Part Three
All the pleadings have been filed, the discovery phase is done, and the court has heard all evidentiary and dispositive motions. You're not quite ready for trial yet. The Pre-Trial Conference The judge will typically call for a conference prior to … [Read more...]
What to Expect When You File a Personal Injury Lawsuit – Part Two
So you've filed your complaint or answer, you've completed the discovery process. There's still much that has to happen before opening statements can be made at trial. Pre-Trial Motions Trials are expensive and time-consuming and most courts have … [Read more...]
What to Expect When You File a Personal Injury Lawsuit – Part One
You've been hurt because of someone else's negligence or carelessness, and all your losses won't be covered by insurance. If you've never been involved in a lawsuit before, you may have questions about what to expect. In this series of blogs, we'll … [Read more...]
The Statute of Limitations on Personal Injury in New Jersey
When you have suffered any type of loss because of someone else's wrongdoing, you must take legal action to seek damages within a specific period of time. This rule, known as the "statute of limitations," serves a number of important objectives. … [Read more...]
