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What New Jersey’s No-Fault Law Means for Car Crash Victims

Roads and highways in New Jersey are packed with commuter traffic, trucks and out-of-state visitors. As the most densely populated state, New Jersey has more than its fair share of traffic, which means...

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What Is Needed to File a Car Accident Claim

If you are involved in an automobile accident, knowing how to file a claim can make a big difference in getting the results you deserve. One of the most important aspects of filing a car accident claim...

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What to Do if You’re Injured in a Slip-And-Fall at a Place of Business

When you enter a store, park in a parking lot or visit a business, you expect the premises to be hazard-free, well maintained and safe. Businesses have a responsibility to keep their premises safe and...

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The Benefits of Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer After a Car Accident

Even a minor car accident is a traumatic experience. If you have been in a collision, you may have suffered physical, emotional or mental injuries. Perhaps you had to go to the doctor or visit a...

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If Multiple Cars Are in An Accident, Who is To Blame?

If you are in a car accident that involves three or more cars, determining the amount of blame for each driver can get complicated. In the majority of car accidents of this nature, the driver who is at...

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How Long Does it Take to Process a Car Accident Claim?

When you have been involved in a car accident in Monmouth County or Ocean County, it is understandable that you want to settle your claim as soon as possible. The amount of time it takes to resolve a...

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Can A Passenger Be Blamed for A Car Accident?

If you have recently been involved in a car accident and sustained an injury, you may be considering filing a personal injury suit in a court of law. Many questions can arise during this process,...

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Can I File A Car Accident Claim for A Minor Incident?

Even a minor car accident can cause damage to your car that must be repaired. If you have been involved in a minor accident, you may wonder whether or not it is possible to file a claim to cover the...

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Dog Bite Law in New Jersey Makes Owners Responsible

Dog bites are common with nearly five million reported in the United States each year.  Most do not cause serious injury, but the ones that do can be costly to the dog’s owner. The New Jersey dog bite...

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Beware the NJ Personal Injury Statute of Limitations

A statute of limitations places a limit on the length of time you have to assert your claim against a party who caused you injury. In most personal injury cases, the NJ statute of limitations is set at...

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Your Personal Injury Case Is Filed at No Cost to You

Most personal injury cases are handled on a contingency fee basis. It takes many hours to investigate a case, negotiate terms and come to an agreement. In addition, expert testimony can be extremely...

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Did You Sustain Damage from Superstorm Sandy?

When Superstorm Sandy came ashore, billions of dollars of damage occurred. Many people are still reeling in the aftermath. The following discussion may help you to understand what you are dealing with...

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How Does Repetitive Stress Fit into Workers Compensation in New Jersey?

Most people think of workers compensation as a program that provides coverage to workers injured in accidents while on the job. But NJ workers compensation goes far beyond coverage for injury sustained...

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Should You Hire a Lawyer to Bring a Personal Injury Lawsuit?

If you suffer a serious injury in an accident, you need to consider your options carefully. You may be in pain and want to put the accident behind you. But what you do and how you approach the...

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Drownings at the Shore are a Recurring Problem

Every year news reports fill the airwaves with reports of after-hours drownings at the Jersey shore. Drownings occurred in Bradley Beach and Asbury Park last summer as well as in a number of other...

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Injuries at Amusement Parks

Amusement parks and rides abound in the state of New Jersey. From Six Flags Great Adventure to local carnivals, boardwalks and water parks, the state provides many thousands of visitors each year with...

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Injuries Caused by Trains in New Jersey

In a contest between a train and a car or a pedestrian, the train is always going to win. Unfortunately, such accidents occur with alarming frequency. While some of these cases may be caused by the...

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Should You Take a Lump Sum Settlement for a Workers Comp Claim?

Workers compensation is a program designed to compensate workers injured on-the-job and get them back to work whenever possible. If you have the misfortune of suffering a permanently disabling illness...

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Protecting Loved Ones from Elder Abuse

Suspicion that a parent is suffering physical, emotional or financial abuse is heartbreaking.  Personal injury attorneys are often called on to respond to concerns from families about abuse of their...

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Total Recall: The Danger of Defective Automobiles

While many car accidents are caused by driver error, some are caused by defective automobile parts. Part of the automobile accident claim process is determining the real cause of an accident.  Lately...

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