New Jersey Statutes 2A: 14-2 sets the time limit for filing a personal injury claim at two years from the date the cause of action accrues. This clock usually begins to run when you suffer a personal injury. However, this is not always the case. Sometimes, you may not know that you were injured when the accident occurred. To …
Sometimes, the insurance company may claim you are partly or completely to blame for your car accident injuries. If they are correct, it may reduce your financial recovery or eliminate it. Your lawyer may need to defend your actions while they also argue that someone else was to blame for your injuries. Understanding Comparative Negligence …
After an accident, you do not have unlimited time to file a claim or lawsuit. New Jersey imposes a statute of limitations in personal injury cases. You should be familiar with this concept because missing the deadline will likely cost you the ability to receive a settlement check. Understanding the Statute of Limitations The legal system aims to …
In 2014, Michael D. Schaller, Esq. was a featured guest on the TV program The American Law Journal, where he lent his experience as a criminal defense lawyer and former Major and Chief of Staff of the New Jersey State Police. The episode “Search & Seizure / Car Stops: A ‘New’ Fourth Amendment for a …
After a New Jersey car accident, you may be eligible for financial compensation. First, you must prove that someone else was more to blame for the car accident. Without that showing, you may not be able to be paid for your injuries. An experienced New Jersey car accident lawyer can help gather the evidence that can prove …
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, someone is killed in a drunk driving accident every 51 minutes. Drunk driving crash injuries can lead to death or serious long-term injuries. You may be entitled to significant financial compensation if you have been injured in a drunk driving accident. An experienced car accident lawyer can review …
Memorial Day weekend is one of the deadliest times to drive, and New Jersey is no exception. The New Jersey State Police reported five fatalities in North Jersey alone, which may increase once law enforcement reports across the state are compiled. One of the worst accidents occurred on Friday when four people were killed, including …
What are the common causes of car accidents? In 2022, traffic-related deaths in New Jersey reached a 15-year high, according to a New Jersey State Police annual statistics report. No one expects to cause an accident, but statistically, bad driving behavior is responsible for nearly 300,000 car accidents yearly in the state. For this reason, it is crucial …
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving is one of the most common causes of severe and fatal car accidents in the United States. While distracted driving accidents have become increasingly more common, particularly among teen drivers, they are also entirely preventable if motorists focus on the road at all times. If you or someone …
