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Aug 22, 2019
In an earlier blog, we told you about a New Jersey Supreme Court case, Haines v. Taft, which, unfortunately, limited the ability of many people to recover money for their medical expenses related to an auto accident. The Haines case was bad news for many people injured in auto accidents and, ever since that case was decided, personal injury lawyers such as the ones here at CourtLaw have been arguing successfully in court trying to limit,...Read More - Car Accident Neck Injuries
Aug 21, 2019
The muscles of the neck aid in several functions that are essential to our daily lives, such as movement of the head, shoulders, and spine. These muscles have some of the greatest levels of endurance of all the muscles in the human body. Unfortunately, the neck is also highly susceptible to injury in a motor vehicle collision. When the neck is met with the sudden and often violent force of a car accident, the result...Read More - Does it Matter If I Live in a Fault or No-Fault State?
Jul 26, 2019
Yes, it matters. Most people in the United States are required by law to maintain insurance on their vehicles. Why? The simple answer is that accidents happen and people get injured in those accidents. When they do, insurance helps cover these costs. You may have heard the term “no-fault insurance.” What does this mean? If there’s “no fault,” what do you have to go to court for? If I live in a state with mandatory car...Read More - Uber and Lyft Must Carry $1.5 Million of Insurance Coverage for Accidents
Jul 22, 2019
Most people in New Jersey cannot even imagine life without a car. Two popular ride-sharing services, Uber and Lyft, have gotten some people to reconsider whether they really need a car. In 2013, the average cost of owning a car in America, according to AAA, was about $9,000.00 . Surely that number has gone up in the six years since. One college student reported saving a substantial amount of money by selling his car and using...Read More - What Causes Most Car Accidents?
Jul 11, 2019
Have you ever been involved in a car accident? Most Americans will be at some point. In fact, experts who analyze car insurance statistics found that motorists will experience about four car accidents throughout their lifetime. Why is this statistic so high? What’s causing all these accidents to happen, and who is responsible for the financial fallout? Get all the details below. What Causes Car Accidents? The majority of accidents are directly caused by human...Read More - What Are the Best Steps to Take After Slipping and Falling?
Jun 25, 2019
Thousands of people living in America sustain injuries due to accidents that involve slipping on something and falling each year. If you have had a similar experience, you need to be aware of the rights you have due to the circumstances of the situation. If you fell and are now suffering from extensive injuries, know that you are not the only one who has been in this situation before. Many of the people that visit...Read More - What to Do When You Have Injuries Caused by a Driver Without Insurance
Jun 19, 2019
Although drivers throughout the United States are supposed to have some sort of automobile insurance before getting behind the wheel and sharing the road with others, there are some drivers that choose not to follow the rules. If you get into an accident that was caused by an uninsured driver, you might not know what to do. Nearly one out of every six people that gets behind the wheel to drive is doing so without...Read More - Uber and Lyft Accidents
Jun 10, 2019
Ordering up a ride from an app on your phone can be a convenient and relaxing way to get around. Hopefully, your ride with one of these car services, such as Uber or Lyft, will be a safe one, too. At Courtlaw, we know well that, unfortunately, accidents can and do happen. Our attorneys have handled cases on behalf of Lyft and Uber drivers and passengers. New Jersey law refers to a ride-share company such...Read More - Some Good News Concerning Child Sex Abuse Claims
May 20, 2019
Although we want to spend as much time with our children as we can, the fact is that our kids spend a great deal of their lives in the care and under the supervision of others. Most of these people – professionals and volunteers – are dedicated and caring and have a positive impact on our children’s lives. Occasionally, however, an adult takes advantage of a child and abuses him or her. The consequences of...Read More - Explaining Underinsured Coverage in Multi-Vehicle Crashes
May 17, 2019
Is it possible to have enough insurance to cover any type of foreseeable accident? After all, the entire point of having insurance is to help cover the expenses of an unexpected crash. In most situations, an at-fault driver’s insurance policy will fully cover a victim’s expenses, but the situation becomes complex when there are multiple victims and severe injuries. All insurance policies have a limit on the amount of coverage they will provide. Sometimes, this...Read More