Nothing could be worse after an accident than learning that you had no insurance coverage. Your insurer could claim that you did not properly renew your policy, or that your policy was canceled. In such cases, it is critical to investigate the details of the non-renewal or the cancellation. Insurers are obligated to give proper […]
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A passenger who is injured in a New Jersey automobile accident always has recourse for damages against any insurance policy covering any responsible vehicle in the accident. (This is a separate issue from coverage for medical expenses, which is initially covered by any auto insurance policy of the passenger, and if none, then any insurance
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Sometimes an accident occurs because of poorly maintained roads, or missing signs or other hazardous conditions. If you are planning to sue a town, county or the State based on these kind of conditions, there is a lot to consider. First, you cannot sue a governmental entity without first filing a notice of claim within
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Use of your cell phone while driving, whether texting, emailing, or calling, can put you and others on the streets at risk. The first offense under New Jersey law of talking or texting while driving has a minimum fine of $200.00, the second offense a minimum fine of $400.00, and the third offense a minimum
In a prior article posted on this site, we reported the Appellate Division decision to make the personal injury plaintiff responsible for justifying the attendance of a third party observer at a defense medical exam. This practice is customary in my office in order to protect the plaintiff from any unconscionable or improper activity on
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As an experienced Middlesex County personal injury attorney, I am well aware of the abuses that can occur at a defense medical exam of my plaintiff client. The insurance company for the defendant driver may designate a physician to examine the plaintiff in the course of the accident lawsuit so that s/he can prepare a
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After a car crash, you may be suffering a great deal of pain and limitations in your day to day activities. And if the other driver is at fault, you understandably want to be compensated for that by his insurance company. Typically, your post accident medical treatment will demonstrate the degree and persistence of your
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According to Wikipedia, an autopilot is a system used to control the path of an aircraft, car, marine craft, or spacecraft without requiring constant manual control by a human operator. Tesla has chosen that unfortunate name for its vehicle guidance system. While automated capabilities are intended to assist drivers, a system named Autopilot can mislead
Motorcycles offer minimal protection and therefore the probability of a fatality is far greater than an accident involving a car or truck. Safe operation of a motorcycle requires skill and attention to weather and road conditions. Motorcyclists need to ride defensively and wear proper protection, including a helmet. Approved helmets help to prevent brain injury
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Our State always places in the top 10 nationally for pedestrian fatalities. This is based on annual Federal traffic statistics. There were 191 pedestrian deaths reported in New Jersey in 2020, a 9 percent increase from 2019. Some attribute this sharp increase to the pandemic. No doubt that our State has a high density of cars, trucks,
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