Debunking Motorcycle Myths and Misunderstandings
Debunking Motorcycle Myths and Misunderstandings Any motor vehicle accident involving injuries is a challenging ordeal. However, the injured motorcyclist has more to contend with than the average injured driver. While it is the case that injuries from motorcycle crashes are more likely to be severe, what I’m referring to is subtler, but can nonetheless play […]
Understanding and Avoiding a Motorcycle Accidents
Make no mistake about it: riding a motorcycle — and as you are no doubt aware—poses greater risks of injury than driving a car. According to the NHTSA, based on statistics from 2006, motorcyclists are eight times more likely to be injured in a crash per mile traveled. However, and this is critically important, several […]
Pedestrian Accidents and Young Children
Nothing is more precious than your child’s safety. Over the course of my career as a personal injury attorney, some of the most heart- wrenching cases I have seen have been those involving children who were victims of pedestrian accidents. In this chapter, I’d like to take a look at why children are particularly vulnerable […]
Do’s and Don’ts—Understanding the Most Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents and How to Avoid Them
Pedestrian accidents, as you may have learned the hard way, are very often the result of driver negligence. Maybe the driver wasn’t paying attention and failed to stop at a crosswalk, or maybe he or she made a quick left turn in front of oncoming traffic, only to realize at the last second that the […]
Insurance You Must Buy
Auto insurance in New Jersey is mandatory. The penalties for driving while uninsured carry severe penalties, including loss of license for a substantial period of time and possible jail time. Not to mention a hefty fine. The type and cost of coverage in New Jersey can vary significantly depending on the type of policy you […]
What to Do After An Accident
You just got into an accident. Your adrenaline is pumping, and in the grips of “fight or flight” response your instincts may be telling you to drive away, to get out of your car and run, or to scream at the other driver. You may be furious, scared, or confused, but it’s important to keep […]
Causes of Accidents & How to Avoid Them
The vast majority of automobile accidents are caused by drivers’ negligence. At least one of the drivers was partially if not entirely at fault and could have avoided the accident by exercising greater attention and caution. Accidents, in other words, are nearly always the result of drivers’ mistakes. In my years as a personal injury […]
WHY YOU SHOULD HIRE A PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY
For those who suffer minor injuries that do not have an impact on their lives and finances, this may not be a problem. However, there are many people that end up out of pocket, in pain, and are left to face life-changing experiences due to personal injuries. Whether you have suffered minor or major effect […]
Can I Get Compensation for Depression in a Personal Injury Case?
You’ve been in a bad accident caused by someone else’s clear negligence. Besides your physical injuries, your mental health has been adversely affected. You are in constant pain, you haven’t been able to return to work, you can’t enjoy many of your pre-accident activities, and your relationships with family members and friends have become strained. […]
Why Buy Car Insurance
We get this question a lot. Why buy car insurance? Yes, it is required in New Jersey (and that’s certainly the primary reason) but there are additional important reasons why we buy car insurance. Controlling risk and ensuring that there is downside protection against a large economic loss due to a driving mistake are also […]
