Unfortunately, despite the many different advancements in safety technology and legislators’ efforts to cut down on vehicle injuries and fatalities, the U.S. Department of Transportation has recently released information about fatal traffic crash data from 2016. Fatal accidents claim the lives of far too many people each year because of human error. Some of the top causes of accidents that may have otherwise been avoided include drunk driving, distracted driving, reckless behavior, and drowsy driving. Many of the accidents caused by human error could lead to an injury claim. According to the study, which looks at data from all 50 states in addition to District of Columbia, more than 37,000 lives were lost on roadways throughout the United States in…

New Jersey has laws called statutes of limitations which restrict the length of time an individual has to bring a lawsuit to court. Such limitations are put into place to protect the defendant. These measures ensure cases are brought to court within a reasonable amount of time, prevent evidence from being lost over time and stops dormant, frivolous lawsuits from being filed. New Jersey statutes put a general two-year statute of limitation on personal injury cases. Minors that suffered personal injury maintain the right to file a lawsuit within two years of their 18th birthday. The moment that the incident occurs is considered the “cause of action” by courts, and it is often the point in which your statutes of…

At CourtLaw (www.courtlaw.com), we recently won an appeal in the Appellate Division of the Superior Court giving our client—who was injured in a motor vehicle accident– the chance he deserves.  In this case, a trial judge refused to reinstate our client’s case after it had been administratively dismissed.  We asked the judge to reconsider her decision, and she did not, so we appealed— and won.  Now, our client will have his day in court.   See Appellate Division opinion: https://www.judiciary.state.nj.us/attorneys/assets/opinions/appellate/unpublished/a2357-16.pdf

It’s been a rough year for Obamacare and the 20 million plus individuals that are currently covered under the plan. With the massive amount of uncertainty and doubt swirling around the Affordable Care Act, its repeal, and its possible replacements, one thing is certain. Obamacare’s Open Enrollment Period for coverage throughout 2018 will run from November 1st to December 15th of this year. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to enroll at https://www.healthcare.gov. This Open Enrollment Period is crucial to remember because it is typically the only time you can apply for the program. If you attempt to sign up for a healthcare plan outside of this Open Enrollment Period, then you will have limited opportunities to enroll or change…

When you get behind the wheel of a car, or when you get into the passenger seat of a car driven by someone else, you understand that there are certain risks. The truth is that even the safest driver can be involved in an auto accident that results in catastrophic injuries. This is especially true during the winter months in NJ, which feature some of the harshest weather conditions anywhere in the country. If you are involved in a car accident while driving on a New Jersey road or highway, these are 10 things you should consider doing: Stay Calm: Car crashes can be scary. Your adrenaline may be rushing and you might not be thinking clearly. Take a deep…