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- Workers’ Compensation In NJ
Oct 31, 2017
New Jersey’s workers’ compensation laws are in place to protect the interests of both employers and employees in the event of work-related accidents. When you’ve been injured on the job, employers must pay worker’s compensation benefits. Benefits may include medical bills, temporary disability benefits or permanent benefits. These benefits will be received regardless who was at fault. In exchange for the benefits, you can’t legally sue the employer for damages unless the injuries arose during...Read More - USDOT Releases 2016 Fatal Traffic Crash Data
Oct 26, 2017
Unfortunately, despite the many different advancements in safety technology and legislators’ efforts to cut down on vehicle injuries and fatalities, the U.S. Department of Transportation has recently released information about fatal traffic crash data from 2016. Fatal accidents claim the lives of far too many people each year because of human error. Some of the top causes of accidents that may have otherwise been avoided include drunk driving, distracted driving, reckless behavior, and drowsy driving...Read More - Statutes Of Limitations For Personal Injury Cases In NJ
Oct 24, 2017
New Jersey has laws called statutes of limitations which restrict the length of time an individual has to bring a lawsuit to court. Such limitations are put into place to protect the defendant. These measures ensure cases are brought to court within a reasonable amount of time, prevent evidence from being lost over time and stops dormant, frivolous lawsuits from being filed. New Jersey statutes put a general two-year statute of limitation on personal injury...Read More - CourtLaw Wins an Appeal in the Appellate Division of the Superior Court
Oct 20, 2017
At CourtLaw (www.courtlaw.com), we recently won an appeal in the Appellate Division of the Superior Court giving our client—who was injured in a motor vehicle accident– the chance he deserves. In this case, a trial judge refused to reinstate our client’s case after it had been administratively dismissed. We asked the judge to reconsider her decision, and she did not, so we appealed— and won. Now, our client will have his day in court. See...Read More - Obamacare’s 2017 Open Enrollment Period Is About To Start
Oct 18, 2017
It’s been a rough year for Obamacare and the 20 million plus individuals that are currently covered under the plan. With the massive amount of uncertainty and doubt swirling around the Affordable Care Act, its repeal, and its possible replacements, one thing is certain. Obamacare’s Open Enrollment Period for coverage throughout 2018 will run from November 1st to December 15th of this year. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to enroll at https://www.healthcare.gov. This Open...Read More - Top 10 Things to Do Immediately Following a Car Accident
Oct 11, 2017
When you get behind the wheel of a car, or when you get into the passenger seat of a car driven by someone else, you understand that there are certain risks. The truth is that even the safest driver can be involved in an auto accident that results in catastrophic injuries. This is especially true during the winter months in NJ, which feature some of the harshest weather conditions anywhere in the country. If you...Read More - Reasons To Need a Truck Accident Lawyer
Oct 4, 2017
As experienced motor vehicle accident attorneys, the staff at CourtLaw understands how devastating and confusing it is to be involved in a truck accident. To add insult to injury, truck accident victims are often dragged through a long process of fighting for their just compensation. You need an advocate that is competent and experienced in truck accidents for the following reasons. Truck accidents are much different than other traffic accidents because multiple different parties could...Read More - Teacher Dies in Unfortunate Biking Accident
Sep 28, 2017
In late June of 2017, a teacher was biking down a hill when she lost control of her bike, receiving fatal injuries. In Hawthorne, New Jersey, a school teacher was riding down one of her biking routes, when she began going a little too fast. As she was going down a steep hill, she realized it was too late to stop the bike. Upon hitting the brakes in an attempt to gain control, she was...Read More - Motorist Left Dead As Car Bursts in Flames
Sep 26, 2017
On route 80 westbound in Rockaway, NJ earlier in the month of July, a fiery accident took place leaving one man dead. A man was standing on the side of the road adjusting the bikes attached to his car. As he was fixing the bike, another car came flying down the road after having lost control. The vehicle swerved off the road and went into the air before it spun and hit the guardrail where the man...Read More - Finding Liability in Playground Injuries
Sep 21, 2017
Having your children playing on the playground is a double-edged sword at times. It’s hard to pass up seeing your children want to play outside and be healthy, while knowing the playground can be a place where they may end up injuring themselves. The question is, is it possible to find liability in playground injuries? It depends. In some cases, there are actually other parties to blame. Take for example a playground being used during...Read More