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 […]

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, […]

Factors That May Affect Whether You Accept a Proposed Settlement When you’re hurt in a motor vehicle accident because someone else fails to pay attention, the shock can lead to confusion and anxiety. You want to protect your legal rights, but you also want to know that you and your loved ones will be okay. […]

Can You Still Seek Recovery If You’re Partially to Blame? It’s fairly common for injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident to be caused by a number of factors. Suppose a motorist causes an accident by making an illegal turn, but the driver of the other car isn’t wearing a seat belt. But for the improper turn, […]

Hurt on a snowy or icy road in New Jersey because another driver was going too fast or didn’t properly clean off his windshield? Slippery roads and poor visibility are the two most common causes of winter car accidents, truck accidents. Call Attorney Edward Lee at 973-315-9080 for proven representation

Third Party Responsibility for Injuries Suffered In the aftermath of a motor vehicle accident, it’s customary to look to the at-fault driver to recover compensation for any losses. In New Jersey, with its “no-fault” auto insurance laws, even though you file a claim with your own insurer, your insurance company will ultimately look to the […]

Recovering for Your Losses after a Motor Vehicle Wreck After an automobile accident, when you cannot work because of the injuries, or you have unpaid medical bills, or have to give up things you love because of the pain, you have a right to seek financial compensation (known as “damages”) from the at-fault parties. It’s typical to […]

Determining Fault in a Pedestrian Accident Establishing Legal Liability in a Motor Vehicle-Pedestrian Collision According to statistics gathered by the Centers for Disease Control, more than 350 pedestrians visit a hospital emergency room every day after being hit by a car. When you’ve been hurt in a pedestrian accident, you may have the right to seek […]

When New Jersey residents consider things that can distract them while driving, they usually think of their cellphone and the other passengers in the vehicle. However, many people may be surprised to learn their car radio can also be a distraction. Many people may immediately turn on the radio as soon as they get in […]