Beyond the hospital bills, lost wages and other financial losses, there is more to the damages you are entitled to for injuries suffered in an accident caused by the negligence of another party. Non-economic damages are equally crucial and form a significant part of...
When a dog charges and appears dangerous, your instincts are usually very clear. Most people’s fight-or-flight syndrome will kick in, and so they will either try to defend themselves or they will try to run away from the dog before they get attacked. Unfortunately,...
It’s been a whole year since it last snowed and you likely don’t remember well just how bad it was to drive during the winter. But, you do know that, when it snows, the roads get really bad and there’s a high chance of vehicle collisions. So, to avoid as many dangers...
One thing that you will find when looking at automotive technology in the United States is that there has been a major focus on safety. New technology makes cars more comfortable and dependable, but it is also largely focused on making them safer. For example, the...
Car crashes are at the very least inconvenient, if not life-changing. Some people only have to wait to file a police report and arrange for repairs to their vehicles. Occasionally, the property damage after a car crash is purely cosmetic, and someone feels comfortable...
Dog-related injury claims and the payout amounts are both increasing. The number of claims could be related to the fact that people often live very close together in apartments, condos and even in single-family home neighborhoods. The payout amount is at least in part...
Distracted driving is a problem throughout the country. Unfortunately, it has become more prevalent in recent years, with more distractions than ever before. In New Jersey, it has been found that over 20% of drivers on some roads were distracted at some point on...
Summer has come and gone, and we are now well into the fall season. For many, this is one of their favorite times of the year. Fall colors and the excitement of the ever-approaching holiday season are just some of the reasons why this is the case. It’s likely that...
Trips, slips and falls happen all the time. While some slip-and-fall incidents can leave you with nothing more than embarrassment and dirt on your outfit, others can turn your life upside down. If you are hurt in a slip-and-fall accident that is clearly attributable...
There is no magical age at which people suddenly become good or bad drivers. As with most things in life, people develop and deteriorate at different rates. Yet a quick look at accident statistics shows that very young and very old drivers tend to feature more in...
