Truck Accident at Global Container Terminal Leaves One Dead
The Global Container Terminal in Bayonne was shut down on Thursday, April 21, after the death of a 53-year-old Brooklyn man. A second person was taken to Jersey City Medical Center with broken bones and pelvic trauma, but was not considered...
Medical Errors Are More Common Than You Think
Misdiagnosis or Failure to Diagnose
According to a recent study, almost every American will be the victim of an incorrect medical diagnosis at some point in their lifetime. Critics say there are multiple factors that contribute to the pr...
Suing a City, County, School District or the State of New Jersey
As a general rule, municipalities in New Jersey have long held what is known as sovereign immunity, meaning they cannot be sued for personal injury. This immunity covers cities, towns, counties, school districts and the state of New Jerse...
What Is Covered Under New Jersey Homeowners’ Insurance Policies?
If you have suffered damage to your home, or perhaps someone has been injured on your property, you may wonder what your basic coverage’s are under your homeowners’ policy of insurance.
A typical homeowners’ policy in New...
The Truth about the Family Member Exclusion in New Jersey Automobile Policies
Most motor vehicle insurance policies have some form of the following exclusion:
"This policy does not provide liability coverage for you or any member of your family for bodily injury to you or any member of your family."
The reasoni...
Personal Injury Claims Related to Criminal Sexual Conduct
If you have been the victim of criminal sexual conduct, can you also file a civil suit, seeking damages for physical or emotional injury? The answer is clearly yes—many, if not most, victims of sex crimes also seek compensation in a civil...
How Are Damages Calculated in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
When you've lost a loved one because of someone else's careless or negligent act, determining the financial impact of your loss may be the furthest thing from your mind. Once you've had some time to grieve, though, you'll want to carefu...
$345,000 OBTAINED FOR PASSENGER INJURED IN INTERSECTION COLLISION
New Brunswick, NJ (February 2016) – RAM Law’s client, a woman who was a front seat passenger in a car that approached an intersection with malfunctioning traffic signals, suffered extensive injuries resulting when her driver and...
The Strict Liability Dog Bite Statute in New Jersey
New Jersey takes a position similar to most states by imposing what is known as “strict liability” for damages caused by a pet or domestic animal under your control. Essentially, strict liability means that an injured person does not ne...