When someone is injured in an accident, a personal injury attorney can file a claim for damages on behalf of the victim or the victim’s family. In around 95% of cases, a personal injury lawsuit never goes to court but instead is settled for an agreed-upon amount even before a lawsuit is filed. This is…
Personal injury is an area of Tort Law – an area of law that deals with an act or omission that causes harm or loss to another. If you’re asking what is personal injury, it refers to a case and lawsuit brought by an injured person against the person (or corporation) that directly or indirectly…
How Are Personal Injury Settlements Taxable in PA and NJ? Tax season is here, and you might be wondering, Are personal injury settlements taxable in PA and NJ? The answer is yes and no. Money that is received in a court settlement is usually considered income and is therefore taxable. However, personal injury settlements are…
Personal Injury Protection Insurance (PIP) in PA and NJ Personal Injury Protection insurance – also known as PIP – is no-fault insurance coverage that pays the costs associated with medical expenses that result from a car accident. PIP covers medical costs even for people who do not have health insurance. PIP may not cover other…
Suit was filed against Liberty Mutual for business losses caused by the coronavirus shutdown
Slip and fall accidents are an unfortunate fact of life. In the home, at work, while shopping, while walking down the street – there is no place you couldn’t suffer a slip and fall accident. According to federal data, there were 240,160 slip and fall accidents during 2018 in the workplace alone. Overall, slip and…
There are dangers lurking in every household in America. Children are particularly vulnerable to these dangers. These hazards are unsecured furniture, appliances, and televisions that can tip over and seriously injure or kill a child. Between 2000 and 2010, there were 245 reported deaths of children under the age of 8 due to tip-over incidents….
On April 13, 2020, Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey signed a bill granting immunity to healthcare providers and hospitals treating patients for COVID-19. The law provides criminal and civil immunity to physicians, nurses, and others who are treating patients for COVID-19 in New Jersey during a public health emergency. The bill is retroactive to…
If you have been injured in an accident of any kind, your first thought is likely your health and physical well-being. At some point after that, however, it is likely that your focus will turn to seeking compensation for an accident that may not have been your fault. But with the COVID-19 pandemic going full-steam,…
Road rash injuries can be serious and result in significant damages. Contact our experienced personal injury lawyers today to discuss your road rash injuries.