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For many hundreds of years, the principle of contributory negligence was commonly accepted in personal injury cases. Under this doctrine, an injured party who was responsible in any way for his injury might be prevented from recovering anyt...

After the recent accident on Route 78, where three people were killed when 64 vehicles collided in heavy snow, local and federal officials are reminding truck drivers that federal trucking regulations require that the use "extreme caution" ...

When an injury is work related Injuries that result from an accident are deemed work related if they “arise out of and in the course of employment.”   Exactly when an employee is “in the course of employment” has been extensive...

Most personal injury attorneys in New Jersey will agree to represent you for your injury claims under a contingency agreement. This arrangement typically requires the attorney to advance all litigation related expenses on your behalf. If th...

Following a motor vehicle accident, your car or truck may be damaged or totaled. However, you still need access to a vehicle while your car or truck is being repaired or replaced. Renting a car may be your only option. Reimbursement for the...

The “verbal threshold,” also known as the “tort threshold” and “limited right to sue” is an option that a policyholder can select when purchasing auto insurance. (N.J.S.A. 39:6A-8 contains the relevant statutory provisions if yo...

Usually there are no legal requirements immediately following an accident. However, claims against public entities or their employees are an exception. If you are injured due to the negligence of a public entity or its employees, you must f...

New Jersey is a no-fault state for workers’ compensation. This means that you can receive workers’ compensation benefits regardless of who was at fault for your injury. Generally, even if you were at fault for the accident, you are stil...

Filing a personal injury lawsuit in-state (Superior Court) In New Jersey, the state court system is known as Superior Court. Superior Court is broken down by county. Generally, you can file your personal injury lawsuit in Superior Court....

In New Jersey, all state, county or municipal entities and employees are entitled to immunity from liability, unless certain conditions and requirements are met. Notice of Claim requirement – within 90 days of the injury The fir...