As more people choose to walk or ride bicycles for transportation or leisure, the risk of pedestrian and bicycle accidents has increased. These accidents can result in severe injuries or even fatalities, leaving victims and their families with physical, emotional, and financial hardships. Pedestrian and bicycle accidents often occur when drivers fail to yield at crosswalks, open car doors without looking first, are distracted, intoxicated, or are driving recklessly. Fortunately, New Jersey personal injury law provides legal protection for victims of pedestrian and bicycle accidents. Here’s what you need to know. Negligence and Liability Under New Jersey law, drivers have a legal obligation to exercise reasonable care while operating their vehicles, paying attention to their surroundings, including when sharing the…

Truck accidents can cause serious injuries and even fatalities, and navigating the aftermath of a truck accident can be a complex and overwhelming process. As the victim of a truck accident, it is important to know your rights and options when it comes to seeking compensation for your damages. In this article, we’ll explore the risks associated with big rigs and provide guidance on how to navigate truck accident claims. Understanding the Risks Associated with Big Rigs Large commercial trucks, commonly known as big rigs or 18-wheelers, can weigh up to 80,000 pounds and sometimes be over 70 feet long. Due to their size and weight, these vehicles pose a significant risk to other drivers on the road. Here are…

When an individual suffers harm due to another’s carelessness or intentional actions, they can file a claim for personal injury. You can file a personal injury claim for things such as car accidents, slip and falls, medical malpractice, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, bus accidents, accidents involving bicyclists and pedestrians, dog bites, construction accidents, and workplace injuries. If you or someone you know has been injured in New Jersey, it’s important to understand the basics of personal injury claims to protect your legal rights. The Statute of Limitations The statute of limitations is the time limit for filing a personal injury claim. In New Jersey, you have two years from the date of the injury to file a claim. However, there…

Slip-and-fall accidents can happen to anyone, anywhere, and at any time. Weather conditions can increase the likelihood of a slip and fall accident, and this is especially true in New Jersey. Snow, ice, rain, and even fog can make walking surfaces slippery and dangerous, leading to serious injuries that can have long-lasting effects. In this article, we’ll explore how weather conditions impact slip-and-fall cases in New Jersey. Snow and Ice In New Jersey, property owners have a legal obligation to clear snow and ice from their sidewalks and parking lots within a reasonable amount of time after a storm. Failure to do so can result in hazardous walking conditions that increase the risk of slip-and-fall accidents. In addition to clearing…

When you set up your Uber account, you went through an application, and before it was over, you probably checked a box saying that you agreed to Uber’s Terms of Service. And you’ve probably checked boxes in messages from Uber saying that you agreed to the updated Terms of Service. Did you read those terms? Most people don’t. If you did, did you understand them? Recently, a judge in Hudson County ruled that three Uber riders whose driver was involved in an accident were bound by Uber’s Terms of Service, even though the riders never agreed to them and didn’t know what they were agreeing to. One of the things they unwittingly agreed to included waiving the right to arbitrate…