September 20, 2022

Uber and Lyft are far and away the two most popular rideshare companies in the world. The growth of popularity of these services has meant increasing numbers of vehicles on the road driving for Uber and Lyft. This in turn means an increased risk of Ubers and Lyfts getting into accidents with other vehicles, bicyclists, or pedestrians. If you have been involved in an accident while riding in an Uber or Lyft or after being hit by an Uber or Lyft vehicle, you may wonder how to file an accident report with the rideshare company. Fortunately, both companies have…

September 12, 2022

If you are injured on the job or are diagnosed with an occupational illness in New Jersey, the state workers’ compensation law may entitle you to various financial benefits from your employer, regardless of who (if anyone) may have been at fault for your injury or illness. As a worker in New Jersey, it is important to know what kinds of insurance benefits you may be entitled to if you suffer a work-related injury or illness.  Medical Benefits First, New Jersey workers’ compensation entitles employees who suffer a work injury or occupational disease to have all reasonable…

September 4, 2022

While school buses are generally a safe way for children to get to and from school, school bus accidents do end up causing injuries to children. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, from 2011 through 2020 there were 44 fatalities of school-age children in accidents while riding a school bus. Among all school bus occupant fatalities during that period, 18 percent were five to 10 years old, and roughly the same percentage were 11 to 18 years old. Thus, there is still more work to do to prevent school bus accidents and to keep students safe…

August 26, 2022

Manufacturers recall vehicles almost daily. Sometimes, these recalls are on smaller parts, and other times, they’re on important mechanical components. How you respond to these recall notifications can affect your liability and legal eligibility if a defective or faulty part leads you or your passenger to become injured. What is a Vehicle Recall? A recall occurs when a manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) determines that the vehicle or any parts are unsafe. This is determined by a vehicle’s ability to meet certain minimum safety standards. Some recalls issued are mandatory, meaning the manufacturer is…

August 19, 2022

Wrongful death and personal injury cases are similar. However, they aren’t the same and arise out of two different situations. What is a Wrongful Death Claim? A wrongful death claim is a legal case filed by the surviving family members of someone who lost their life due to negligence. What is a Personal Injury Case? A personal injury case occurs when someone’s negligence leads to injuries. It’s usually filed by the person who suffered the injury. A wrongful death case can be a type of personal injury case. Other types of personal injury cases may include car…