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- Don’t Make These Top 3 Mistakes During a Settlement Negotiation
Feb 24, 2021
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...Read More - How Do I Prove My Car Accident Injury?
Feb 4, 2021
The unthinkable happened: you were just involved in a car accident. What do you do now? How are you going to be able to pay your bills? How did the accident even happen in the first place? At CourtLaw.com, one of the most common questions our clients ask us is “How do I prove my car accident injury?” Today, we answer this question. Continue reading to find out. Read more: What Should I Do if I’m...Read More - Driving in the Snow? Don’t Make These Common Errors
Jan 20, 2021
Wintertime means snow and ice on the roads in New Jersey. Although the best way to avoid a winter weather-related motor vehicle accident is to avoid going out altogether, sometimes that isn’t always plausible. If you do have to get behind the wheel in bad winter weather in New Jersey, below are some tips to remember to help keep yourself safe and avoid a potentially catastrophic accident. Do’s of Driving in Winter Weather in New...Read More - 10 Safe Winter Driving Tips for Truck Drivers
Jan 1, 2021
Operating a commercial truck already requires skill and experience, but even more so when driving in winter conditions. If you’re a commercial truck driver traveling through or to New Jersey, below are a few tips for staying safe this winter season. Drive Slower When there is snow and ice on the road surface, you will need to drive slower than the posted speed limit, which is intended as the safe speed for ideal road conditions...Read More - Election Results Fail to Overturn in the Supreme Court & Electoral College
Dec 16, 2020
Nicole Sandrik-Arzadi The United States Supreme Court rejected Texas’ lawsuit which would have blocked millions of battleground state votes won by Vice President Joe Biden on December 11th. The Trump-backed case was declined to be heard. Texas’ Attorney General argues that four swing states (Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Georgia) unconstitutionally changed their election statues in their judiciary or executive branches rather than the legislative branch who are permitted to write election laws. The four states...Read More - The Dangers of Driving in December
Dec 7, 2020
Although driving can be dangerous at any time of the year, driving during the winter months presents its own unique challenges and hazards. Even when you’ve taken precautions for driving in winter weather and have experience operating a vehicle in hazardous conditions, many other people on the road with you likely have not. You should understand how to prepare and protect yourself during winter driving, and what your rights are if you do get into...Read More - Can I File a Claim for an Accident Caused by Black Ice?
Dec 1, 2020
As we move into winter, the increasingly colder weather means a greater risk for the formation of black ice. Black ice normally refers to a sheet of ice on the road so thin it becomes transparent and difficult to notice while driving along. However, black ice still presents a serious driving hazard, with the ability to cause you to lose control of your vehicle and get into an accident. If you are injured in an...Read More - Do I Have a Car Accident Claim?
Nov 12, 2020
Car accidents can easily leave you with repair bills and medical expenses that quickly exhaust your personal injury protection and collision coverage under your own policy. When that occurs, a driver harmed in an accident caused by another driver may wish to consider pursuing a car accident claim. What Information Do You Need? Successfully pursuing a car accident claim requires securing evidence and other information to prove that someone else was responsible for your accident,...Read More - What Should I Do if I’m in a Car Accident and Both of Us Are Underinsured?
Nov 5, 2020
In some car crashes, both or all the drivers involved aren’t carrying auto insurance at the time of the collision. Although insurance companies usually sort out compensation for injuries and property damage following a car accident, when both drivers in a crash don’t have insurance, it can make sorting out liability and compensation much more difficult. Why Drivers Sometimes Don’t Carry Insurance Even though state law requires every driver to have a minimum amount of...Read More - How Does Halloween Increase the Risk of Crashes?
Oct 31, 2020
Halloween is a fun holiday for both children and adults, but it’s true that October 31st is one of the most dangerous days for motor vehicle accidents. With so many kids and teens out and about on Halloween evening or night, young people are especially at risk of being injured in motor vehicle-related crashes. Kids and teens (and even adults) face an increased risk of getting injured in a motor vehicle crash for several reasons...Read More