When it comes to filing a claim for a motor vehicle accident, you’re going to have a lot of questions, particularly when it comes to how much money you’ll receive and when you’ll receive it. In many cases, car accident cases end in a settlement. However, there are a few different types of mistakes you should definitely avoid during this process so as to not jeopardize your compensation award. Continue reading to find out how you can avoid these top 3 mistakes during a settlement negotiation. Read more: How Do I Prove My Car Accident Injury? Common Settlement Mistakes Here are the top three mistakes people make during a settlement negotiation: Admitting Fault After a car accident, it’s normal to want…

Accidents happen but not every accident results in a personal injury. So, what’s the difference between a regular injury and one that warrants a personal injury claim? A personal injury is one that is the direct result of someone’s negligence. A list of commonly asked questions about personal injury claims are below:  Do I Have a Personal Injury Case? In order to determine whether or not you have the basis for a personal injury claim, the following must be present:  Another party’s negligent actions and/or behavior caused the injuryThe victim sustained a physical injury and has suffered damages such as missed time off work, medical bills, etc. as a result of the negligence How Long do I Have to File a…

Distracted Driving Accident Results in Pedestrian Death A Monmouth County jury returned a verdict on Friday, November 22, 2019, convicting Alexandra Mansonet, 50, of vehicular homicide arising from a motor vehicle accident that fatally injured Yuwen Wang, then 39. Pedestrian Killed in Fatal Collision On September 26, 2016, Mansonet’s vehicle was traveling southbound on Laurel Avenue toward Sixth Street in Hazlet, NJ. Mansonet rear-ended a vehicle in front of her, pushing that vehicle into Wang, who was crossing the road while walking the Henry Hudson Trail on a break from work. Wang later died from her injuries at a local hospital. Following the accident, Mansonet consented to investigators’ request to inspect her cell phone. State Alleges Driver Was Texting Behind…

Personal Injury Overview Most personal injury cases are settled before trial.  Even if your case settles, you may still have to go to court for an arbitration hearing. The attorneys at CourtLaw will certainly be filing papers with the court and attending hearings and conferences with judges during the course of your case. The courthouse you might have to go to and that our lawyers go to wasn’t picked at random. When people think about filing a lawsuit, they don’t really think about where that case will be filed. For our attorneys, that’s one of the first things we have to consider. Does your case belong in state court or federal court? If a state court, in which county?  These are…

Personal Injury Law As in all walks of life, in the practice of law, things don’t always go right the first time around. Sometimes in life, when we look back at decisions we’ve made, we conclude that we should have done things differently. That’s human nature. Judges are human and sometimes, after making a decision, they change their minds. As lawyers, it’s our job to help convince them of that they should.  One way is through the “motion for reconsideration.” This is simply asking a judge who has made a ruling to take a second look. It is less time-consuming than the appeal process.  How a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help Here at the Law Offices of our firm founder, our lawyers…