Personal injury damage awards in New Jersey may or may not have a limit or cap. Certain categories of damages awards are subject to limitations. While compensatory damages have no cap, punitive damages do. Damages are governed by a complex series of laws in New Jersey, which are more fully described below. Knowing About New […]
I Got Hit by a Car While Walking in New Jersey. What Do I Do?
Pedestrians are much more vulnerable to serious injuries when an accident happens. Unlike car occupants, pedestrians don’t have the protection of a vehicle’s steel frame, airbags, and crunch zones. Drivers have the obligation to operate their vehicles safely around people who are walking on or around the street, yet many New Jersey motorists still negligently […]
Progressive Bodily Injury Claim Process and Tips
Progressive is one of the most recognizable auto insurance companies, thanks in large part to its ever-present ads featuring the cheerful spokesperson “Flo.” In New Jersey, Progressive is among the five largest car insurers, with $800 million in underwritten auto insurance premiums. There’s a big chance that you or other drivers around you have […]
Guide to Multiple-Vehicle Crashes in New Jersey
Getting compensated for car crash injuries is confusing enough, but it becomes more complicated if two or more vehicles are involved in the collision. Injured individuals often ask, “Who pays for my injuries in a multi-vehicle pile-up? How do I make a claim? What if I was partially at fault?” The following is a guide […]
Fatal Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents Hit Highest Number in 30 Years
According to State Police traffic fatality data, the frequency of pedestrian accident and bike accident fatalities in New Jersey has reached crisis proportions. 219 pedestrians and 23 bicyclists died in traffic incidents in New Jersey before the end of 2021. This was the highest number of bike and pedestrian fatalities in New Jersey since 1989 […]
New Law Allows NJ Residents To Sue Their Car Insurance Company For Bad Faith
Many car insurance providers frequently dispute auto accident claims and put the recovery process on hold, sometimes for years. The injured party would be forced to spend time pursuing their claim during this delay and would also be denied any possible financial reimbursement for their injury. In New Jersey, drivers now have the option of […]
Knee and Leg Injuries After a Car Accident
Knees and legs are highly vulnerable in car crashes, and because these body parts are crucial for daily movement, an injury to them could hamper a person’s life. More than the medical bills and rehabilitation expenses, knee or leg injuries cause missed days at work, difficulty doing common tasks, and an overall diminished quality of […]
Tesla Autopilot Crash Statistics & Other Autonomous Driving Technology Crash Numbers Released
According to data made public by U.S. safety regulators, automakers recorded close to 400 crashes involving vehicles with partially automated driver-assist systems, including 273 involving Teslas. Federal safety authorities cautioned that the data is unfinished and was not intended to identify which automaker’s systems could be the safest. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued […]
How Long After Car Accident Can You Claim Injury in NJ?
Getting injured in an auto accident is often costly, and compensation is naturally one of the primary concerns of injured individuals. However, some factors could lead an accident survivor to delay filing a car accident injury claim. In New Jersey, as in any other state, there are deadlines for personal injury claims and lawsuits that […]
Statute of Limitations for Different Injury Types in New Jersey
Every state has a law that sets a time limit on when to file a lawsuit, and this law is called the statute of limitations. In New Jersey, the statute of limitations for personal injury is generally two years starting from the date of injury. Past this deadline, you will likely have waived your right […]
