On August 5, 2022, Governor Phil Murphy signed bill S-481/A-4291, increasing automobile insurance coverage minimums. This is the first increase to the state minimums since they were first established.
Pursuant to the new law, the minimum amount of liability coverage for a standard automobile insurance policy increases to...
The issue before the court was whether N.J.S.A. 39:5H-10 requires meal delivery services, such as Uber Eats, Grubhub, or DoorDash, to provide $1.5 million in underinsured motorist coverage as mandated by the statute for “transportation network companies.” On September 27, 2022, the panel noted that...
No one ever expects to be in an accident, but the fact is thousands of people are injured in an accident every day. Whether it is a car or pedestrian accident in Mercer County, or a slip and fall in Princeton, NJ, you may be wondering whether it is worth it to hire an attorney and just how much a New Jersey accident lawyer costs.
The good news is that there is little to no risk in contacting a New Jersey injury lawyer, as most personal injury attorneys...
On June 14, 2022, the Appellate Division reversed a trial judge’s dismissal of a case involving a woman who brought an action for injuries from two separate car accidents. Blocker v. Deloatch (A-1422-20). In the unpublished opinion, the court held that the burden is on the defense to demonstrate that the injuries alleged by the plaintiff had multiple causes...
On July 14, 2022, the Appellate Division issued an opinion in the matter of Monk v. Kennedy University Hospital, Inc. (A-3361-20). The opinion, which was approved for publication, considered whether the Legislature intended to apply the minority tolling provision to the Wrongful Death Act. The court ultimately determined...
Under New Jersey law, "[e]very citizen of this State shall have the right, during regular business hours and under supervision, to inspect and copy [accident reports] and shall also have the right in person to purchase copies of the reports..." N.J.S.A. 39:4-131.
To obtain a copy of your report...
As the names suggest, Uninsured Motorist (UM) and Underinsured Motorist (UIM) coverage is the portion of an insured’s own policy of insurance under which he may be compensated for injuries and losses he suffers at the hands of uninsured/underinsured drivers. Uninsured Motorist coverage is applicable in accidents involving hit-and-run (or phantom vehicle) accidents or accidents where the other driver’s insurance has lapsed or is non-existent. On the other hand...
If there’s one thing worse than being in a car accident, it’s finding out that an unforeseen issue may or may not prevent you from pursuing adequate compensation. You may be in pain, daily life activities such as housework, school, or work are now more challenging, and medical bills are piling up.
What happens if the other driver does not have any insurance or a minimal amount of insurance? What if you are an undocumented/illegal immigrant? What if your license is suspended or your insurance has lapsed? As every accident involves many factors, it’s hard to say how your specific situation will play out, but the following post aims to answer common situations generally.
Southern New Jersey experienced a tremendous amount of snowfall today, and we are again reminded that New Jerseyans are no stranger to winter conditions and the difficulty it presents in getting around, whether it be on foot or driving a vehicle. When winter conditions are a factor in a car crash, determining whether the crash was the fault of another party or just an accident can often be tricky. Likewise, where snow or ice is a factor in a slip and fall, it again can be challenging to determine whether the fall resulted from the pedestrian’s failure to observe conditions or the fault of another party for not properly clearing a walkway...
Whenever there is a motor vehicle accident, New Jersey law requires calling the police to report an accident. N.J.S.A. 39:4-130. This report will be used as the official description of the accident. While official, it may not be entirely correct or representative of what actually happened.
This occurs on countless occasions and for myriad reasons, whether you were shaken up and not thinking clearly, the officer misheard your statement or wrote down the wrong information, or the other party gave a false narrative of the happening of the collision. Whatever the reason is, it is crucial that you clear up any inconsistencies as soon as possible...