Personal Injury

Bird are chirping. Daylight is longer. As spring approaches, another semester and school year nearly come to an end. However, for you, it may be a difficult time. You may not know what to do if you’re hurt on a college campus. Union County serves as home to a couple of local colleges and universities.… Continue reading What Happens If You’re Hurt on a College Campus?

When you are injured due to the negligence or reckless actions of another party, you may be entitled to compensation. However, insurance carriers are not always quick to settle cases for the full value they deserve. Some cases take more lawyering and even go to trial in court. However, you can avoid a court trial… Continue reading What Happens When Your Personal Injury Case is Called to Arbitration?

You don’t have to look very far to find some version of the phrase. Nonetheless, if you’ve never retained a lawyer before, it might seem a bit confusing.  What exactly does “No Recovery, No Fee” actually mean? Think about it. How many professions do you know where compensation is reliant on the outcome? An emergency… Continue reading Why Do Lawyers Say They Get No Fee Unless There is a Recovery?

In a matter of seconds, a catastrophic accident can forever change every aspect of your life. Your serious injuries can significantly impact your financial livelihood. You may never be able to return to your old job. In fact, you may never be able to work again. What seems evident to you, however, may require proof… Continue reading What Exactly is a Vocational Expert Witness?

Do you watch any kind of courtroom television? If you do, you may already have some idea about the vital role expert witness may play in a case. Expert witnesses can be critical in both personal injury cases and for fighting DWI charges. Both sides may use expert witnesses to prepare reports and testify in… Continue reading Expert Witnesses: A Series on What You Need to Know

It almost seems surreal.  You already had a hard day at work.  Be that as it may, you decide to stop at the local tavern and have a few beers with your buddies.  Seemingly out of nowhere, you find yourself involved in a bar fight.   You know you didn’t start it.  So, what does that… Continue reading When It Looks Like You Were Hurt in a Bar Fight

If you are an emergency responder of any kind, you’ve most likely heard of NJ’s Good Samaritan law.  The same is certainly true if you are a physician or nurse.  Are you exposed to liability if you are hurt because you helped when you came across an accident scene?  Additionally, there’s a big concern that… Continue reading What You Need to Know about the Good Samaritan Law in NJ

Your attorney is strongly encouraging you to take an out of court settlement. You are wary of the idea. Obviously, the other party was at fault. Your injuries are quite severe. You well deserve your day in court. Why should you even consider settling your case? First, you should know that more cases are settled… Continue reading The Bottom Line on Out of Court Settlements

Carnivals seem to pop up everywhere this time of year.  They are great fundraisers and children and adults look forward to them.  Food vendors are busy deep frying pastries.  Meat is sizzling on the stick.  And, that’s just part of the appeal.  There are also the games of chance.  And, of course, the rides. There… Continue reading Ever Wonder Who Makes Sure Carnival Rides Are Safe?

Have you heard of trigeminal neuralgia?  It represents such intense pain that it is nicknamed the suicide disease.  Unfortunately, it can come on as a result of a traumatic event.  This could include an automobile accident or any other type of incident involving cranio-facial insult.  See the latest on trauma and suicide disease. We realize… Continue reading Why is Trigeminal Neuralgia Called Suicide Disease?