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 emergency rooms and urgent care centers do so because they slipped on something, fell directly to the ground, and ended up getting hurt.  Many of the injuries sustained in slip-and-fall accidents are serious enough to cause death. Roughly 16,000 people will die from slip and…

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 having any automobile insurance. Those individuals are taking a gamble while assuming that they are not going to get into any accidents. What Can You Do? Upon getting into a car accident with an uninsured motorist, you may be suffering from multiple injuries and dealing…

Overview of Lyft and Uber Accidents in New Jersey   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 as Lyft or Uber as a “Transportation Network Company” or “TNC.” Under New Jersey law, when a TNC driver is “providing” a ride, the TNC or the TNC driver, “or any combination of the two”…

Child Sexual Abuse in New Jersey 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 that abuse are profound and long-lasting. Earlier this year, the Catholic Church in New Jersey published a list of the names of 188 priests “credibly accused” of sexual abuse of a minor. More recently, The Anderson Report on Sexual…

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 amount simply isn’t enough. What are the options for an injured victim when the at-fault driver’s insurance coverage has been exhausted? What is Underinsured Coverage? When motorists purchase insurance, they have the option to purchase underinsured coverage. This coverage will provide compensation to you in…