Accident

Beginning in 2026, drivers in New Jersey are now required to carry higher minimum auto insurance coverage limits. While this update is intended to provide better financial assistance for victims in the event of a crash, many drivers are surprised to learn that even the new minimum limits may not be enough to cover them… Continue reading NJ 2026 Auto Insurance Minimums: New 35/70/25 Limits in Effect

If you’ve been injured in a crash or serious accident in Elizabeth, Woodbridge, or Edison, NJ—especially if it wasn’t your fault—you may be facing doctor visits, time out of work, and unexpected bills. That’s when having a knowledgeable personal injury attorney can make all the difference. Dan T. Matrafajlo of Beninato & Matrafajlo Law represents… Continue reading Injured in an Elizabeth, NJ Accident? Attorney Dan T. Matrafajlo Is Ready to Help

Arbitration offers a practical and efficient way for parties to resolve disputes. It is a common alternative to traditional court proceedings. During the arbitration process, experienced neutral attorneys or retired Superior Court judges hear arguments and review cases. At the end of the process, they render a non-binding decision. Compared to traditional litigation, arbitration is… Continue reading Arbitration Can Streamline New Jersey Dispute Resolutions in Accident Lawsuits

New Jersey subway ridership levels have neared those seen before the COVID-19 pandemic and daily transit boardings have increased by more than 14% since just August. Moreover, interstate service to New York has also rebounded to 86% of pre-pandemic levels. This makes New Jersey subway system one of the largest in the nation. With so… Continue reading 5 Common Causes of New Jersey Subway Accidents

If you were injured in an accident, you will most likely have to make several visits to your doctor. Depending on the severity of your injuries, you may have follow up visits and diagnostic tests. It is very important that you keep all your visits and diligently follow all instructions given by your doctors. This… Continue reading Can a Gap in Treatment Impact My Accident Claim?

When an accident claim cannot get resolved informally through direct settlement talks with the insurance adjuster, you may have to file suit or engage in some other alternative means of negotiation. Arbitration is one type of alternative dispute resolution that utilizes an impartial person (an “arbitrator”) who has otherwise no interest or involvement in the… Continue reading Personal Injury Arbitration

Pedestrians are at great risk for serious injury when involved in crashes with a motor vehicle – of any size. Compared to all the protection provided to people inside a vehicle when involved in a crash (layers of metal and fiberglass, airbags, and seatbelts), pedestrians have no protection when struck by a vehicle. If you… Continue reading I Got Hit by a Car While Walking … What Are My Options?

Driving is a privilege not a right. You could lose your driving privileges as a result of a simple driving mistake, and the loss of your license could have a significant impact on your daily life. Getting to work can suddenly become a laborious task. Going to the grocery store can become almost impossible. Even… Continue reading License Suspension in NJ: What You Need To Know

For starters, there’s the obvious. For you to bring a personal injury lawsuit, there’s the assumption that you’ve been hurt. In New Jersey, there may be other restrictions if the claim involves a car or a truck accident. Meanwhile, it goes without saying that you can’t sue if you were solely to blame for the… Continue reading Hurt in a Car or a Truck Accident? Who Can You Sue?

There’s still no doubt that you should max out your auto insurance PIP coverage. However, new legislation could actually help you if you’re hurt in a car crash. Changes in the law could lessen your concerns regarding recovery of unreimbursed or uncompensated medical expenses. Earlier this year, the Supreme Court’s ruling in Joshua Haines v.… Continue reading What New NJ Legislation Could Mean to You If You’re Hurt in a Car Crash