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The Basics of Bicycling Accidents

"THE BASICS OF BICYCLING ACCIDENTS" Now that the worst of the Summer heat is behind us and the temperature is beginning to slowly cool, we are now experiencing the perfect weather for riding one’s bicycle. This time of year is when bike-riding it at its peak. In fact, biking is today more popular than ever before in the state of New Jersey and the country at large. The League of American Bicyclists reports that the number of people commuting to work on a bicycle has increased

Uninsured Motorist (UM) & Underinsured Motorist (UIM) Claims in New Jersey

"UNINSURED (UM) & UNDERINSURED (UIM) CLAIMS IN NEW JERSEY" There are a variety of types of automobile insurance drivers in the State of New Jersey can avail themselves of through their auto insurance carrier. While most people are familiar with liability insurance (the insurance coverage that helps cover the costs of the other driver’s property damage and bodily injuries in an accident), and collision insurance (the coverage that helps you pay for the repair or replacement co

Reliving the Nightmare: Post-Accident PTSD

"RELIVING THE NIGHTMARE: POST-ACCIDENT PTSD" Personal injuries are not always physical ones. For many victims of motor vehicle accidents, after a car wreck, the emotional impact can be just as bad, or even worse, than the physical injuries. Unfortunately, many car accident victims struggle with undiagnosed and untreated anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In fact, research shows that if you've been involved in a motor vehicle accident, you're at risk for develop

The Role of Weather in Personal Injury Matters

THE ROLE OF WEATHER IN PERSONAL INJURY MATTERS “How’s the weather today?” – it’s one of the most frequently used conversation starters, but little do people realize just how big a role weather can play in a personal injury matter. The two biggest types of personal injury practice where weather can become a critical factor are in slip & fall events and motor vehicle accidents. With November just beginning, we will soon see the weather change – colder and wetter: two ingredient

Rideshare Liability in the World of Uber & Lyft

RIDESHARE LIABILTY IN THE WORLD OF UBER & LYFT Ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft have grown in popularity across the country in recent years, and with this increase in the use of these kinds of rideshare serives, so too has grown the number of lawsuits arising from motor vehicle accidents occurring during a rideshare situation. This phenomenon has brought to the attention of the legal community a wave of consumers’ questions regarding liability when an accident occurs.

Melyssa Ford & Commercial Trucking Accidents

Melyssa Ford & Commercial Trucking Accidents Actress, vocalist, and TV & radio host, Melyssa Ford was recently in a significant motor vehicle accidents – on Thursday, June 28, 2018 – involving a commercial vehicle. Specifically, the commercial vehicle which collided with Ms. Ford’s 2017 Jeep Wrangler, was a 18-wheeler truck, the driver of which has yet to be identified. The former BET Style host was on her way to celebrate her close pal Zena Foster’s bridal shower; however, a

Luke Wilson & Good Samaritan Law in NJ

LUKE WILSON & GOOD SAMARITAN LAW IN NJ Actor Luke Wilson, brother of fellow actor Owen Wilson, and pro golfer Bill Haas were involved in a fatal car crash in Los Angeles early last month. Haas was injured and the man driving the Ferrari he was a passenger in was killed. While Wilson’s Toyota SUV was struck, he was left unscathed and a witness from the scene says he and the actor ran to rescue a woman stuck in her SUV. Sean Heirigs told People he assisted the Wilson in saving

Understanding Personal Injury Protection

Understanding Personal Injury Protection Back in 1972, in response to rising automobile insurance premiums, the New Jersey Legislature passed and enacted no-fault insurance laws. Auto insurance was also made compulsory for all motor vehicles with minimum liability coverage of $15,000. That amount has never been increased despite inflation. For example, the cost of an average U.S. home in 1972 was under $30,000, including land. The original no-fault insurance system of 1972 is

New Jersey's 'No Fault' System

New Jersey's 'No Fault' System Thanks in large part to the beautiful Jersey Shore, and tourist destinations like Atlantic City or Wildwood, the roads and highways of New Jersey are packed with traffic, be it commuter going to or from work, trucks transporting cargo, or out-of-state visitors. Since New Jersey is the most densely populated state, it is no surprise that it loaded with traffic, and as is often the case with heavily trafficked roadways, there is a higher than aver

Venus Williams & "The Right of Way"

VENUS WILLIAMS & “THE RIGHT OF WAY” A lot of attention has been paid to Venus Williams recently, due to a car accident she was involved in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, early last month, where a passenger in the other vehicle died and the family has now sued Venus as a result, claiming she was at fault for the accident. Recently, new video footage of the crash came out this weekend, and was posted by TMZ.com (http://www.tmz.com/2017/07/07/venus-williams-car-crash-video-surveil

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