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

So you’ve been in a collision with a commercial truck. The aftermath? It’s overwhelming, honestly. These massive vehicles—we’re talking 80,000 pounds when they’re fully loaded—they don’t mess around when it comes to the damage they can cause. If you’re thinking about pursuing a truck accident lawsuit in New Jersey, well, understanding your rights and what… Continue reading Truck Accident Lawsuit in NJ: Steps to Get Maximum Compensation

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

Motorcyclists are more likely to be injured in a motor vehicle crash than any other motorists on the road. Riders can also face more challenges when it comes to proving liability and recovering the full compensation they deserve for the injuries suffered. This makes it imperative that if you or someone you know has been… Continue reading Common Causes of a Motorcycle Accident

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

When you are involved in an accident, you may not immediately feel the symptoms of your injuries. This may be especially true for more serious injuries, such as a traumatic brain injury, where the symptoms are more subtle. But just because you don’t “feel pain” immediately after a crash, it does not mean you were… Continue reading I Don’t Feel Pain …. Was I Really Injured in the Accident?

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

In New Jersey, a traffic ticket can have a serious impact on your financial livelihood. Failing to observe a stop sign or yield sign can result in fines, a hike on your insurance premium, loss of driving privileges, or even jail time. If you received a traffic violation for a failure to observe a stop… Continue reading New Jersey Stop Sign & Yield Sign Traffic Tickets