One reason that lawyers often take so long to settle cases is that haste makes waste. When people are in a hurry to do anything, they often take shortcuts that come back to bite them later. A bigger reason a lawyer takes so long to settle a case is the extensive pre-litigation and litigation process, which is outlined below. Insurance company foot-dragging may be the biggest reason lawyers take so long to settle cases. Usually, insurance companies hold settlement funds in interest-bearing accounts. The longer that money stays in that account, the more money the insurance company makes. That’s especially true if the insurance company is a top-five firm, like State Farm or Progressive, which settles tens of thousands cases…

Catastrophic injuries are life-threatening injuries which are normally disabling as well. A few quick examples include internal injuries, broken bones, and head injuries. Top Five Causes of Catastrophic Injuries Internal injuries often cause exsanguination (excessive blood loss). Exsanguination is often the official cause of death in fatal motor vehicle crash cases. Broken bones are often indirectly fatal. These wounds create vulnerability, and broken bones have very high infection rates. Head injuries, mostly sTBIs (severe traumatic brain injuries) kill over 50,000 Americans every year. Usually, the incidents which cause catastrophic injuries are not “accidents.” The negligence of another person or entity usually causes these incidents. If negligence, or a lack of care, causes a catastrophic injury, a Newark personal injury lawyer can obtain…

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   See Appellate Division opinion: https://www.judiciary.state.nj.us/attorneys/assets/opinions/appellate/unpublished/a2357-16.pdf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…

The following signs may mean someone is at risk for suicide. The risk of suicide is greater if a behavior is new or has increased and if it seems related to a painful event, loss, or change. If you or someone you know exhibits any of these signs, seek help as soon as possible   Talking about wanting to die or to kill themselves. Looking for a way to kill themselves, such as searching online or buying a gun Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live. Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain. Talking about being a burden to others. Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs. Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly. Sleeping too little…