On March 26, 2019, the New Jersey Supreme Court decided the case of Haines v. Taft. The Court had certified the following question: “Does N.J.S.A. 39:6A-12 preclude a plaintiff from recovering medical expenses above those collectible or paid under an insured’s PIP provision in a standard automobile insurance policy, including medical expenses exceeding any elected PIP option allowed pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:6A-4.3(d)?” When the Court finally rendered its opinion, however, its decision did not cover the expanse of the certified question. Instead, Justice LaVecchia, held together a three justice majority by answering a narrower issue. Specifically, the Haines opinion did not concern all medical bills in excess of the plaintiff’s PIP option. Rather, Haines addressed only “stand alone” suits exclusively…

Slip and fall cases are not always as clear cut as they seem. Depending on where you fell, there are many factors to consider such as boundaries of a property, legal regulations applying to one’s property, property ownership, property management, your own actions at the time, work factors, property owner’s insurance, etc. There must have been actual negligence from another party in order to have a case and finding the negligent party is not always an easy task. When considering who is responsible for your slip and fall injury, a court judge will use common sense and assess the overall situation. Potential Negligent Parties As mentioned, there are multiple potential parties that could be considered for a slip and fall…

Every type of personal injury case in New Jersey is subject to a statute of limitations, and dog bite cases are no different. A statute of limitations is a time limit that an injury victim must file a lawsuit by in order for it to still be considered valid. These time limits vary state to state. If you are considering filing a lawsuit, you should know the rules and make sure not to procrastinate in taking those important legal steps. The New Jersey State Dog Bite Injury Case Statute of Limitations If you were attacked or bitten by someone’s dog and know ownership, you may feel the need to file a lawsuit in order to get necessary compensation for your…

Images from the scene of a structural collapse are vivid, and highlight the sheer force of the event. Cinder blocks and bricks reduced to rubble, clouds of dust, tons of debris scattered in piles, the side-by-side images of what used to be and what is now – all of these images provide a clear understanding of what has happened, without the need for words. However, the collapse itself is not the only thing that can cause injuries to individuals. The aftermath of such a construction accident can be just as damaging. Injuries that Can Arise from Structural Collapse The most obvious injuries from a structural collapse are those resulting from being stuck by or trapped under debris. Injuries include: Broken…

Anyone that has driven on a highway in New Jersey has had the unnerving experience of being right next to the wheels of a tractor trailer, in traffic, at 60 miles per hour. The size is frightening – and becomes even more frightening when you think that the only thing keeping you from being devoured by those wheels is the driver seated 50 feet away, who may or may not see you. In many ways, motorists are at the mercy of these tractor-trailer drivers as they control the vehicle that will most likely prevail in any accident. However, there are things that motorists can do to keep themselves safe and give drivers of these tractor trailers every opportunity to be…