- 30October
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What to do if you slip on ice/snow (Updated)
Updated Oct 30, 2018 Over the years, we worked on a number of cases recently where clients suffered severe fractures after falling on snow and/or ice, and we wanted to take the opportunity to share some tips (Especially with cold weather ahead of us!) First, if you are injured in any accident, it is important- Posted by admin Posted on 30 Oct 0 Comments Read More
- 07October
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How do I know if I need a lawyer for a car accident in New Jersey? UPDATED
UPDATED Oct. 7, 2018 After a car accident, many people ask themselves, “Do I need a lawyer?” How does a person know if they need a lawyer after an accident? We have handled countless New Jersey car accident cases – since 1922 – and we discuss below some of things that should tell a person- Posted by admin Posted on 07 Oct 0 Comments Read More
- 04October
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I was hit in the rear – is the other driver always at fault? UPDATED
UPDATED OCT. 4, 2018 We have been representing people injured in car accidents since 1922 and have seen many rear-end car crashes – too many to count! And here in Passaic County (and the surrounding Essex County and Hudson County), there are no shortages of car accidents. Clients routinely ask if the driver who rear-ended- Posted by admin Posted on 04 Oct 0 Comments Read More
- 22August
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Do I have to pay taxes on a personal injury settlement?
UPDATED AUGUST 22 2018 As New Jersey attorneys who represent those injured in accidents, we are frequently asked, “If I settle my personal injury case, do I have to pay taxes on the settlement?” As New Jersey attorneys, we cannot give anyone tax advice. But generally speaking, a settlement or jury award for damages in- Posted by admin Posted on 22 Aug 0 Comments Read More
- 13August
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If you text someone while they are driving, it could expose you to a lawsuit
Updated August 13, 2018 Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. Texting while driving is a big problem in New Jersey and around the entire country. In New Jersey, the state is passing new laws making stiffer penalties for texting while driving. Certainly, if a driver is distracted while texting and causes a car accident, the- Posted by admin Posted on 13 Aug 0 Comments Read More
- 30July
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Store responsible for surrounding areas that they do not own
Related: Fall-Down Accidents, Personal Injury Practice, Slipping on Snow/Ice. UPDATED JULY 30, 2018 As New Jersey attorneys who represent those injured in fall-down accidents, we are frequently asked who is responsible for fall-down and trip-and-fall accidents outside of a store. Is the store responsible? Is the landlord who owns the shopping center responsible? The basics- Posted by admin Posted on 30 Jul 0 Comments Read More
- 26July
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Hurt by a Business That Is Now Out of Business?
Updated July 26, 2018 Sometimes there is an injured person – perhaps severely and permanently hurt – who was clearly injured by a business that is now out of business. As New Jersey personal injury attorneys, we sometimes must deal with situations like these. This is a very difficult situation in some cases, especially when- Posted by admin Posted on 26 Jul 0 Comments Read More
- 21July
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CHECKLIST: Things to do, and not to do, after a car accident
Updated July 21, 2018 Unfortunately, good drivers may be not unable to avoid the negligent actions of others. You should be prepared in the event of an auto accident and take the necessary steps to protect yourself should an accident occur. Here is a checklist of the top ways to protect yourself: REMAIN at the- Posted by admin Posted on 21 Jul 0 Comments Read More
- 09July
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Medical Bills After an Accident
Updated July 9, 2018 As New Jersey personal injury attorneys, clients frequently ask us about the payment of medical bills after an accident or injury. The answers usually depend on a multitude of factors, including the type of accident and the type of available insurance coverage. In 2012, the NY Times published a great article,- Posted by admin Posted on 09 Jul 0 Comments Read More
- 14June
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First Steps in Settling Your Injury Claim
Updated June 14, 2018 There are a number of things you can do in the first few days and weeks after an accident to protect your right to compensation should you want to file an injury claim. Except for filing a formal claim against a government entity, there’s no single step that you absolutely must- Posted by admin Posted on 14 Jun 0 Comments Read More