You may be surprised to learn that the insurance company of an at-fault driver does not have to pay for medical bills for injuries he caused. New Jersey is a “no-fault” state. This means, in New Jersey, your insurance company pays for your own medical bills regardless of whose fault the accident was. It does… [ Read More ]
Firstly, the originally-scheduled trial date will usually be rescheduled several times, which can be frustrating for both sides. However, eventually the case does proceed to trial. Secondly, jury selection occurs in which the court and the plaintiff and defense attorneys select jurors who they believe will be fair and impartial. Then the plaintiff’s attorney will… [ Read More ]
Usually, the plaintiff’s attorney will contact the insurance company for the defendant and try to settle a claim without filing suit.While in the past, insurance companies used to attempt to reasonably settle cases without lawsuits, nowadays they will rarely if ever do so, therefore requiring the filing of a lawsuit. The lawsuit is commenced by… [ Read More ]
Personal injury cases in this state are almost always handled as follows: The plaintiff (injured person) retains an experienced personal injury attorney who handles the case on a contingency fee basis (the attorney will only receive a percentage of the money recovered after winning or settling the case). The defendant is the person/company who caused… [ Read More ]
Between 210,000 to 440,000 patients are killed every year in the United States by medical mistakes. In determining this figure, the Journal of Patient Safety reviewed four studies, looking at specific evidence in medical records, which pointed to mistakes which harmed patients. Some of the mistakes which were flagged included medication stop orders and abnormal… [ Read More ]
If a dog has bitten you or someone you know, it is important to familiarize yourself with the law in New Jersey on dog bite liability. Keep reading to find out more! New Jersey law states that if a dog bites you, the owner of that dog is liable.[1] This liability (known as “strict liability”)… [ Read More ]
Q. Do you always file suit against the person who caused an injury or is there some other way to handle it?
