New Jersey follows the “no fault” rule in car insurance, which means that if you were injured in an auto accident, your own Personal Injury Protection (PIP) should cover your medical bills, regardless of who was at fault in the crash. But what if your injuries are so significant that they exceed your PIP limit? […]
Can You Sue With Limited Tort In New Jersey?
A New Jersey driver with a limited tort insurance policy may sue only if a serious injury is involved. Let’s provide some background. Car insurance policies in NJ include either a “Limitation on Lawsuit Threshold” or a “No Threshold.” These are sometimes referred to as limited tort or full tort. Limited tort policies are less […]
What Is Limited Tort In New Jersey?
Do you know what the “tort threshold” is in your auto insurance policy? This can make a huge difference when you are seeking compensation for car crash injuries. Accident insurance can be full tort or limited tort, depending on how much it allows you to sue a negligent driver. In New Jersey, your policy has […]
New Jersey Bodily Injury Claims 101
Auto insurance policies in NJ may or may not include coverage for Bodily Injury Liability (BIL). This insurance coverage kicks in if you caused an accident. It pays for the claims of people who were injured due to the crash. The importance of ensuring that your auto insurance policy affords adequate BIL coverage cannot be […]
I Was Hit by a Drunk Driver in New Jersey, Can I Sue?
If you are in an auto accident where the other driver was drunk or impaired from a controlled substance, then you may be able to seek compensation for injuries sustained. Filing a personal injury lawsuit against the liable party should help but if the accident occurred in a no-fault state, such as New Jersey, you […]
Is NJ a No-Fault State for Auto Insurance?
New Jersey belongs to states observing no-fault car insurance laws. Don’t be fooled, though, by the “no-fault” term, this doesn’t mean a party won’t be found at fault after a car accident. Here are things to know about no-fault laws, particularly their implications to auto insurance and car accidents. NJ No-Fault Laws Under New Jersey […]
Herniated Disc Injury Settlements with Steroid Injections
A herniated disc is a type of injury typically caused by car accidents. The impact of the crash can exert pressure on the body including the spine. Too much pressure on the spine can tear and rupture your spinal discs – the cushions or pads of your spine. If you or someone you know suffers […]
Understanding Punitive Damages In New Jersey
The amount of compensation awarded to a plaintiff in a personal injury lawsuit is usually based on the severity of the injuries, economic losses and the “damages” of the injured party. The goal is to make the victim whole for sustained injuries due to the actions or negligence of the at-fault party. It is a […]
What types of burn injuries does the law firm see in New Jersey?
What are some of the types of burn injuries that you may encounter? Obviously, burn injuries are one of the most gut-wrenching, painful, indescribable trauma that you could ever sustain in your life. We here at the Grossman Law Firm have encountered different types of burn injuries that are all very, very serious, oftentimes even […]
What are symptoms of a TBI?
If you’ve been involved in a serious automobile or truck accident, you may be feeling some symptoms and you’re curious whether or not you may have a concussion or what we call TBI, traumatic brain injury. Some of the signs that you want to look first are the following. Did you lose consciousness at all […]
