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Should I give the Other Driver’s Insurance Company a Statement?

Posted Jan 22, 2019

You should never cooperate with the other insurance company without the advice of counsel. If you don’t have an attorney, consult one immediately. We have seen over many years, countless examples of insurance companies trying to take advantage of victims of accidents either through threats or other forms of coercion when they’re not represented by […]

Car Accidents

If I Need Special Services for my Physical Injuries for a Long Period of Time, is that Paid in a Lump Sum or is that Paid Overtime, as I Accrue the Medical Costs?

Posted Jan 18, 2019

In New Jersey, it would be presented in lump sum form. Our relationship with the court system in any given case has a distinct time frame. It starts and ends, and then once the case is over, that’s it for the lifetime of the plaintiff. When a judge or jury is deciding any damages, it’ll […]

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What Kind of Damages can I get in a Car Accident Case?

Posted Jan 15, 2019

There are a variety of types of damages. There are damages that relate to your body, physical injuries, and physical injuries such as injuries to disks, your spine, joints, knees, and shoulders. Another category includes emotional injuries or mental/cognitive injuries. You may have a certain emotional reaction to an accident, such as post-traumatic stress disorder […]

Car Accidents

What if I Was Partly at Fault for the Accident?

Posted Jan 11, 2019

In the state of New Jersey, we have the law of comparative negligence. In New Jersey, the law analyzes fault as between tow or more parties. You can still maintain a claim against another party as long as you’re not more than 50 percent at fault. If you’re 51 percent or more at fault, you’re […]

Car Accidents

After an Accident, Do the Police Always Make a Report?

Posted Jan 8, 2019

In New Jersey, if the police are called, there will always be a report. The report should always be carefully checked because police do make mistakes. Police are sometimes short on time, which can affect the level of detail or accuracy. You can attempt to change information that is either not in a police report […]

Car Accidents

What Should I Do if I’m in a Car Accident in New Jersey?

Posted Jan 2, 2019

The first thing you should do is check yourself for any injuries, and then check if anyone else was injured in the car. After that, without getting out of the car, call the police to the scene of the accident. This is important for several reasons: One, you can’t always tell whether you’ve immediately suffered […]

Car Accidents, Personal Injury

Receiving child support and applying for government assistance

Posted Jun 5, 2018

Many single parents in New Jersey may be concerned about how child support interacts with public assistance, especially if their financial situation has changed for the worse. When one parent was previously financially reliant on the other’s income, that parent may find themselves seeking public assistance after the divorce. If a single parent does apply […]

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Truck accident injuries that drivers may suffer

Posted Jun 4, 2018

Drivers in New Jersey have a good reason to be a little anxious around large trucks. Truck accidents often end in fatalities, and 97 percent of those fatalities are the occupants of passenger vehicles. When these accidents don’t end in fatalities, they usually leave victims with long-term physical and mental conditions to deal with. The […]

Truck Accidents Truck Accidents

Tesla CEO upset over media coverage

Posted May 31, 2018

Anyone in New Jersey who keeps up on the progress of semi-autonomous vehicle technology has likely heard of the accident in Utah that occurred in May. The driver of a Tesla Model S had Autopilot engaged but collided with a fire truck, suffering a broken ankle. She admitted that at the time of the crash, […]

Car Accidents Motor Vehicle Accidents

Child support can be critical for kids’ well-being

Posted May 29, 2018

On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Child Support on Tuesday, May 29, 2018. Child support offers a way for many New Jersey single parents to make ends meet. While this financial assistance can be an important part of setting up a formal custody and childcare agreement after a separation, many people are […]

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