Toms River New Jersey Personal Injury Law Blog
4 advanced safety features that can prevent car accidents
There is no doubt about it: The car you drive is not like the one your grandparents used to hit the road in. Among the many changes that automobile manufacturers have made to vehicles over the years, the additions of collision-reducing features have been some of the...
Does my employer offer workers’ compensation coverage?
If you suffer an injury at work, you should file a workers' compensation claim. However, you may not know if your employer carries the coverage. In New Jersey, it is easy to know if your employer carries workers' compensation because the State of New Jersey website...
Road rage: How to spot aggressive driving
It is not uncommon for New Jersey motorists to become angry while stuck in traffic or rushing to get home from work. In fact, more than 80% of American drivers admit that they have felt road rage at least once within the past year. While it is normal to have feelings...
3 tactics insurers use to lower your settlement
With rare exception, insurance companies make money by paying as little as possible or nothing at all for accident claims. Consequently, insurance adjusters are usually looking out for the best interests of their employers instead of what is good for you. Before...
Drive defensively by minimizing distractions
Big trucks, motorcycles and passenger vehicles line New Jersey roadways daily, with many drivers texting, talking or engaging in other non-driving behavior. This makes it critical that the area in front of and around your car has your full attention. According to the...
How to pay your attorney in a personal injury case
When you seek out a lawyer for a personal injury case, you may have concerns about how to pay him or her. With medical bills and other expenses looming overhead, you may wonder how you could afford an attorney at all. Fortunately, many personal injury lawyers utilize...
What impact can slip and fall accidents have on your health?
While thinking about injuries, you may not realize just how serious and impactful an accidental slip and fall can be. However, many people suffer from complications beyond just cuts and bruises. Broken bones According to the Center for Disease Control, broken bones...
An overview of the injury settlement process
After a catastrophic event like a car collision, workplace accident or motorcycle crash, you might start to see your medical bills and other expenses quickly add up. To make sure you do not carry the burden of lost wages, cost of medical care and rehabilitation,...
Are some dog breeds more dangerous?
In the United States, there are about 90 million dogs. While most of the time, the relationship between dogs and people is unextraordinary, over 4,000,000 people suffer from a dog bite per year. Sometimes, people will associate dangerous canine behavior with certain...
How can you help your children cope after a car accident?
Surviving a car accident may bring renewed appreciation for life, but it may also bring the challenge of helping your children cope with trauma. While resilience appears to be an admirable trait of many young folks, significant trauma can leave its mark and will take...
