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As you celebrate this holiday season with friends and loved ones in New Jersey, you may have some concerns about keeping elderly guests safe within your home. The risk of slip and fall accidents is one major concern, as senior citizens face an increased likelihood of sustaining an injury after a fall. Fortunately, there are […]
Pedestrians are more than people walking in a street; in fact, a pedestrian can be someone running, cycling, riding a skateboard, scooter or rollerblades, and even citizens operating motorized scooters. Chances are, every Pennsylvanian has been a pedestrian at one point, meaning each is at risk of experiencing an injury caused by the negligence of […]

What is Distracted Driving?

October 30, 2023
By
Lee Law Firm , LLC
As you drive New Jersey’s roadways, you see evidence of distracted driving all around you. You may even practice such dangerous driving habits yourself. Given the sobering statistics, however, you may wish to rethink that decision. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration reports that distracted driving claimed 3,477 lives nationwide in 2015 alone. In the same year, […]
Meeting the Two Part Test to Qualify for Workers’ Compensation Benefits—Injuries Suffered on a Work Break In the aftermath of a workplace injury, you may have the right to collect workers’ compensation benefits for your disability, as well as reimbursement or payment of medical expenses tied to your injury. In New Jersey, as in most states, […]
Are There Restrictions on Who Can Seek Damages after an Accidental Death? There’s no question that the wrongful or accidental death of anyone can have far-reaching consequences, affecting the lives of many people. While legal action cannot undo the harm done, it’s important that those responsible be held accountable. But can anyone who suffers loss […]
Study Shows Construction Workers at Greater Risk According to a report from the Center for Construction Research and Training, more than half of all construction workers in the United States are at risk of severe complications related to the coronavirus. The report attributes that increased susceptibility to a number of factors:/p> Many construction workers exhibit more […]
Will You Have to Pay Income Tax on a Settlement or Verdict? You’ve been hurt in a motor vehicle accident or in a slip and fall on someone else’s property. You’re considering accepting a settlement to cover your losses or a jury has awarded you damages. Will the settlement or verdict be subject to income taxes? Maybe […]
The Benefits of Having an Attorney Be Your Intermediary Often, in the immediate aftermath of an accident (particularly, a motor vehicle collision), your first concern, after getting the medical treatment you need, is insurance coverage for your losses. You may have a great relationship with your auto insurance agent and expect that they’ll do the right things […]
The Elements of a Pedestrian Accident Injury Lawsuit Pedestrian accidents are far more common than you may believe. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 75,000 pedestrians are hit by cars in the United States every year. That’s more than 200 people every day. The most common cause is distracted driving—motorists who […]
Extending the Time for Filing a Lawsuit to Recover Compensation for Your Losses When you are injured in New Jersey in any type of accident caused by someone else’s wrongful act, you have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit, but you must typically do so within two years of the date of your injuries. […]
How an Experienced Attorney Can Help You If you’re hurt while operating or riding on a motorcycle, you have a right to seek full and fair compensation from any party that caused the accident. Don’t be surprised, though, if you get into court and face challenges getting the recovery you need and deserve, even if the […]
Is the Driver Following the Other Car Always Liable? It’s something most of us have heard at some point or other…in a rear-end collision, because the tailing driver has a duty to watch the road in front of him and maintain a proper distance, he or she will always be responsible in the event of […]
Your Rights When a Mechanic’s Carelessness Causes an Accident Motor vehicle accidents can have many causes. Often, it’s operator error, as the driver of another vehicle simply fails to stop at a sign or turns left into your right of way. Another common cause of motor vehicle accidents is distracted driving, where another motorist is looking at […]
Don’t Admit Fault | Don’t Let Witnesses Get Away | Don’t Take the Insurance Company’s First Offer You’ve suffered needless injury because of the wrongful or careless acts of another motorist. You have the right to pursue damages for all your losses, from wages and income to unpaid medical bills, from pain and suffering to […]
Studies Show Easier Commutes, More Congestion on Holidays and Weekends It’s summer and, as a general rule, that means more traffic on the nation’s highways. School’s out, putting many more young drivers on the roads at all times of the day and night. Three of the busiest traffic holidays of the year come in the […]
Taking the Right Steps to Protect Your Rights You’ve been hurt in a motor vehicle accident. Your first thoughts, once you’ve received the medical care you need, are about contacting your insurance company, so that you can get all the benefits to which you are entitled under your policy. That may not, however, be the best […]
Staying Cool and Safe While Riding This Summer As motorcycle enthusiasts, we all look forward to summer, when we can get out on the open road without worries about ice, snow or other cold-weather concerns. But the heat of summer can present its own problems. There are, however, steps you can take to stay cool on your […]
Is It Legal in New Jersey? Will It Prevent You from Recovering Damages? You’re out on your bike and traffic is moving at a snail’s pace, so you pull between the lanes and maneuver your way toward freedom. You’re just about there when a motorist crosses into your path or sideswipes you. Can you still […]
Inaccurate Beliefs about Getting Benefits after a Work Injury In the aftermath of a workplace injury, your eligibility for workers’ compensation benefits can make a critical difference in your life. You may be reluctant to seek benefits, based on some of things other people have told you. Let’s clear up a number of the false statements […]
Recovering Compensation after a Personal Injury When you’ve suffered needless injury because of the wrongful acts of another person, your first thoughts are often about how you’ll survive financially. You may be unable to work or you may need significant medical treatment (which may or may not be covered by insurance). In most instances, you’ll […]
The Losses that May Be Recovered after an Accident When you have been hurt because of the negligence or carelessness of another person, you have the right to file a legal claim, or lawsuit, asking the at-fault party to pay “damages” for your losses. Damages are generally an amount of money paid by one party […]
Injuries Suffered on a Break One of the benefits of filing a workers’ compensation claim in New Jersey is that you don’t have to prove that your employer was negligent or careless. To qualify for benefits, you need only show that you were injured and that the injury was sustained during the course of your employment. There […]
Situations Where You May Not Be Limited to Workers’ Compensation When you’ve been hurt on the job, one of your first steps will typically be to notify your employer and file a claim, if necessary, to secure workers’ compensation benefits. The workers’ compensation laws were enacted to help injured employees get easier and quicker access […]
The Parties | The Penalties | The Law | The Burden of Proof When you’ve been injured in a motor vehicle accident caused by a drunk driver, there can be two very different legal proceedings that arise out of the circumstances. You can file a civil lawsuit against the defendant to recover compensation for your losses, but […]
The Different Types of Experts | How They Can Help When you’ve suffered an injury in New Jersey because of someone else’s carelessness or wrongful acts, you have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit for damages. To succeed, you’ll need to introduce evidence to prove that the defendant failed to act reasonably, causing […]
The Factors that Most Often Lead to Bike Wrecks It’s a documented fact that riding a motorcycle is more dangerous than traveling in a passenger vehicle. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that every year, there are nearly 100,000 motorcycle accidents on roadways across the United States. Furthermore, even though motorcycles only account for […]
Steps You Can Take to Help Get Full and Fair Compensation When you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident because of the careless, negligent or wrongful acts of another person, you have the right to seek damages for all your losses. The steps you take in the immediate aftermath of the crash, though, can have […]
Are There Other Avenues of Recovery? When you have been hurt on the job in New Jersey, you have the right to file a workers’ compensation claim to recover lost wages and have medical expenses paid or reimbursed. What if the benefits you receive through a work comp claim don’t fully cover all your losses? You may […]
How Do the Courts Establish Liability? It’s winter in New Jersey and that always means ice and snow, making the roadways more treacherous. If you’ve been hurt in a motor vehicle accident on snowy or icy roads, it’s almost a certainty that any legal claim you file for damages will be based on allegations of negligence. What […]
The Duties of Property Owners to Minimize the Risk of Premises Liability Injuries It’s winter in New Jersey and that means snow and often ice, as well. It’s not uncommon for some parts of the state to get almost 10 inches in a single snowfall, and as much as four feet of snow over the […]
Steps to Take to Maximize Your Recovery You’ve been hurt in a motorcycle crash, either as a passenger or while operating a bike. Chances are your injuries are serious. The things you do in the immediate aftermath of a motorcycle accident can have a significant impact on whether or not you recover full and fair compensation for […]
Can the Defendant Challenge Your Right to Recover? Your driver’s license has been suspended or has expired—maybe you are aware of it and maybe you’re not. Then the unforeseeable happens—you are involved in a a car accident, caused entirely or mostly by the negligence or carelessness of another person. Can the defendant (the person from whom […]
What Can You Introduce to Support Your Claim? One of the common reasons that personal injury lawsuits fail is insufficient evidence. It’s important to understand that, simply because you are aware of what may be potentially compelling evidence, that it may not make it in front of a jury. That’s because there are specific rules […]
How Will a Defendant Try to Dispute Your Claim? When you’ve been injured because of someone else’s wrongful act, proving your case can often appear to be cut and dried. There are, however, a number of defenses that the at-fault party may raise to try to defeat or reduce your recovery. You Had Some Degree […]
What Damages Are Available in a Personal Injury Lawsuit? Another motorist runs a red light or a stop sign, makes an illegal turn into your path or hits you from behind. You have a right to file a personal injury lawsuit to recover for all your losses. What compensation can you expect to recover in motor […]
Can a Passenger Seek Damages from a Negligent Driver? When you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident, whether as a driver or passenger, you typically have the right to recover compensation for your losses from the operator of another motor vehicle whose carelessness or negligence caused the accident. But what are your rights if […]
What Is the Potential Liability? What Should You Do? Many children are naturally attracted to dogs, and most don’t have any understanding of the potential risks involved. What are the consequences if your child is bitten by a neighborhood dog? What should you do to protect your rights? The New Jersey Dog Bite Laws Like […]
Can You Recover Damages If You Weren’t Wearing a Restraint? Under New Jersey law, when a motor vehicle is in motion on public property, all occupants must be wearing an authorized seatbelt, regardless of where they are sitting. Sometimes, however, we get distracted and forget. What happens if you are involved in a motor vehicle […]
How Your Own Liability Can Affect Your Recovery When you’ve been hurt in a motorcycle crash, you have the right to bring a legal claim for damages against any party who “caused” your injuries, either intentionally or through carelessness or negligence. It’s fairly common, though, for such an accident to be the result of a number […]
How State of Mind Affects Proof Issues When you’ve been hurt or suffered an illness because of the wrongful behavior of another person, you have the right to bring a lawsuit seeking full and fair compensation for any damages or loss caused by that conduct. One of the key elements that you must prove in […]
Projecting Unreimbursed Medical Bills Related to an Accident In the aftermath of a personal injury caused by someone else’s wrongful act, you have the right to pursue, among other things, compensation for any medical expenses related to your injuries, provided they are not covered by insurance or otherwise paid. That includes any potential medical costs in the […]
The Things You Can Put Before a Jury to Prove Your Claim When you’ve been hurt in New Jersey in any type of accident caused by the wrongful act of another person, chances are that any lawsuit you file will be based on a legal claim of negligence. In a negligence lawsuit, you must prove that the defendant (the […]
What Is Loss of Consortium? Who Can Recover for Loss of Consortium? It’s customary, when there’s been a motor vehicle crash or any other type of accident, to focus only on the injuries suffered by persons involved in the accident. The consequences of a personal injury will often be felt by an injured person’s family […]
The Right Steps to Promote Your Legal and Physical Recovery In the immediate aftermath of any type of accident, the adrenalin and emotions you feel can cause you to lose focus of the important things you need to do to give yourself the best chance at a full financial and physical recovery. Here’s a checklist […]
Understanding What a Deposition Is | What to Expect If you have been injured because of someone else’s carelessness or negligence, you may find yourself involved in litigation to recover compensation for your losses. As a part of the legal process, you will likely be involved in depositions. You may be unfamiliar with this part of the […]
The Advantages of Settling a Lawsuit When you’ve been hurt because of someone else’s negligence or carelessness, you have a right to file a lawsuit seeking compensation for all your losses. Though you can go to trial and let a jury determine both liability and damages, it’s far more common for a personal injury claim to be […]
Studies Show Teen Drivers as Greater Risk of Involvement in Accidents It’s one of the most significant milestones in life—getting your first drivers’ license. It comes, though, with significant risk. According to the Centers for Disease Control, motor vehicle crashes are the second-leading cause of teen deaths. Drivers under the age of 20 are almost three times as […]
The Potential Sources of Damages When you’ve been hurt in a car, motorcycle or truck accident, your first course of action is typically to seek legal counsel and file a personal injury claim against the driver who caused the accident. In some instances, that may be all that’s necessary to get all the compensation necessary to cover your losses […]
We are sending holiday cheer to you in the hopes that you and your family have a very Merry Christmas and a healthy New Year. As we look forward to 2022 we humbly pray that the new year brings a new sense of peace and joy as we enter the new year ready for a […]
The Tools Your Lawyer May Use to Gather Information about Your Case When you file a lawsuit to recover compensation for injuries caused by the carelessness or negligence of another person, it’s not enough to simply allege that the defendant engaged in wrongful conduct. You must provide evidence that convinces jurors that your statement of the facts […]
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October 30, 2023
By
Lee Law Firm , LLC
Premises Liability

How Can I Reduce The Risk of Falls For Elderly Guests?

As you celebrate this holiday season with friends and loved ones in New Jersey, you may have some concerns about keeping elderly guests safe within your home. The risk of slip and fall accidents is one major concern, as senior citizens face an increased likelihood of sustaining an injury after a fall. Fortunately, there are […]
October 30, 2023
By
Lee Law Firm , LLC
Car Accidents

Pedestrian Safety and Avoiding Bodily Injury

Pedestrians are more than people walking in a street; in fact, a pedestrian can be someone running, cycling, riding a skateboard, scooter or rollerblades, and even citizens operating motorized scooters. Chances are, every Pennsylvanian has been a pedestrian at one point, meaning each is at risk of experiencing an injury caused by the negligence of […]
October 30, 2023
By
Lee Law Firm , LLC
Car Accidents

What is Distracted Driving?

As you drive New Jersey’s roadways, you see evidence of distracted driving all around you. You may even practice such dangerous driving habits yourself. Given the sobering statistics, however, you may wish to rethink that decision. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration reports that distracted driving claimed 3,477 lives nationwide in 2015 alone. In the same year, […]
October 30, 2023
By
Lee Law Firm , LLC
Personal Injury Claims

Was Your Injury Work-Related? Part One

Meeting the Two Part Test to Qualify for Workers’ Compensation Benefits—Injuries Suffered on a Work Break In the aftermath of a workplace injury, you may have the right to collect workers’ compensation benefits for your disability, as well as reimbursement or payment of medical expenses tied to your injury. In New Jersey, as in most states, […]
October 30, 2023
By
Lee Law Firm , LLC
Wrongful Death

Who Can File a Lawsuit for Wrongful Death?

Are There Restrictions on Who Can Seek Damages after an Accidental Death? There’s no question that the wrongful or accidental death of anyone can have far-reaching consequences, affecting the lives of many people. While legal action cannot undo the harm done, it’s important that those responsible be held accountable. But can anyone who suffers loss […]
October 29, 2023
By
Lee Law Firm , LLC
Construction Site Accidents

Construction Workers and COVID-19

Study Shows Construction Workers at Greater Risk According to a report from the Center for Construction Research and Training, more than half of all construction workers in the United States are at risk of severe complications related to the coronavirus. The report attributes that increased susceptibility to a number of factors:/p> Many construction workers exhibit more […]
October 4, 2023
By
Lee Law Firm , LLC
New Jersey Personal Injury Claims

Are Personal Injury Awards Taxable?

Will You Have to Pay Income Tax on a Settlement or Verdict? You’ve been hurt in a motor vehicle accident or in a slip and fall on someone else’s property. You’re considering accepting a settlement to cover your losses or a jury has awarded you damages. Will the settlement or verdict be subject to income taxes? Maybe […]
October 4, 2023
By
Lee Law Firm , LLC
New Jersey Personal Injury Claims

Why You Don’t Want to Deal Directly with Your Insurer after an Accident

The Benefits of Having an Attorney Be Your Intermediary Often, in the immediate aftermath of an accident (particularly, a motor vehicle collision), your first concern, after getting the medical treatment you need, is insurance coverage for your losses. You may have a great relationship with your auto insurance agent and expect that they’ll do the right things […]
September 20, 2023
By
Lee Law Firm , LLC
New Jersey Personal Injury Claims

What Do You Need to Prove in a Pedestrian Injury Claim?

The Elements of a Pedestrian Accident Injury Lawsuit Pedestrian accidents are far more common than you may believe. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 75,000 pedestrians are hit by cars in the United States every year. That’s more than 200 people every day. The most common cause is distracted driving—motorists who […]
September 8, 2023
By
Lee Law Firm , LLC
New Jersey Personal Injury Claims

Suspending the New Jersey Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury

Extending the Time for Filing a Lawsuit to Recover Compensation for Your Losses When you are injured in New Jersey in any type of accident caused by someone else’s wrongful act, you have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit, but you must typically do so within two years of the date of your injuries. […]
August 10, 2023
By
Lee Law Firm , LLC
New Jersey Motorcycle Accident Lawsuits

The Unique Challenges of a Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit

How an Experienced Attorney Can Help You If you’re hurt while operating or riding on a motorcycle, you have a right to seek full and fair compensation from any party that caused the accident. Don’t be surprised, though, if you get into court and face challenges getting the recovery you need and deserve, even if the […]
August 7, 2023
By
Lee Law Firm , LLC
New Jersey Personal Injury Claims

Who Is Responsible for a Rear-End Collision?

Is the Driver Following the Other Car Always Liable? It’s something most of us have heard at some point or other…in a rear-end collision, because the tailing driver has a duty to watch the road in front of him and maintain a proper distance, he or she will always be responsible in the event of […]
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