If you get in an accident during the official capacity of your job, you can either seek coverage through your own auto policy or your companies auto policy. If you get in an accident on the job, you may also have a workers’ compensation claim as well. These claims can be brought together or separately. […]
What should I do If I am the victim of an accident and the responsible parties’ insurance carrier wants to talk to me?
If you receive a call from the other parties’ insurance carrier, you should never speak to them. You should always first consult an attorney before speaking to anyone. The reason is that the other insurance company may record your responses to their questions and later use those admissions against you. This is a tactic used […]
What kinds of accidents are covered by my auto policy?
In the State of New Jersey, an auto policy, which may include liability, under-insured coverage, uninsured coverage and PIP, will apply to any situation where an automobile is involved. This applies whether you, as the insured, are in the vehicle or not. As such, if an automobile is involved in the accident and you are […]
What kind of insurance will cover personal injuries suffered from an accident?
One of the most critical insurance coverages to have in New Jersey is known as Personal Injury Protection (aka “PIP”). PIP, more commonly known as No-Fault insurance is the medical expense portion of the auto policy which covers personal injuries suffered as a result of automobile accidents. The most common coverage that people tend to […]
What is an Umbrella Policy?
An Umbrella Policy (also known as an Excess Policy) is another type of insurance coverage which you can purchase separately in addition to regular car insurance policy. The umbrella policy supplements your regular insurance policy by providing additional coverage for existing liability, uninsured or under-insured policy. The policy will be used if your regular insurance […]
What Kind of Insurance Policy Should I Get?
There are multiple types of insurance coverage. Based upon the type of insurance you obtain, the insurance policy will cover liability up to a certain amount. For example, you may buy a policy which offers $15,000 in coverage or even as high as $500,000 in coverage. Generally, for commercial liability, you may obtain a policy […]
Do I Need Car Insurance in the State of New Jersey?
The State of New Jersey requires that every person who drives a vehicle on a road must have car insurance. There are no exceptions to this rule. If you are caught driving without car insurance, you may be subject up to a mandatory one-year suspension of your driver’s license. In some instances, these situations may […]
As a Car Accident Victim, What Can I Do to Help you with My Case?
It’s our job as experienced New Jersey car accident attorneys to develop your claim as best as we can, based on the unique facts and circumstances of your accident, plus what we have learned over the many years as accident attorneys. There are three areas to develop in any case: liability, damages and collectability. Establishing […]
What are the Minimum Insurance Requirements in New Jersey?
The minimum is $15,000, which is not a lot. Insurance companies prefer that drivers buy the minimum insurance required by law because if someone only has the minimum and hurts someone, that’s all the insurance company is required to pay. Less out of pocket for the insurance companies. Insurance premiums in New Jersey are not cheap […]