For the past three years, an insurance company called Plymouth Rock Assurance has been performing an annual survey of New Jersey drivers to see how many are following the laws against driving distracted or intoxicated. Depending on how closely you’ve been following the issue, you may not be surprised to hear that fully one-third of… [ Read More ]
The Truth About the $2.9 Million Dollar McDonald’s Coffee Spill Verdict One of the most well known personal injury cases is the “McDonald’s coffee spill” case. This case gave rise to the attacks on “frivolous” lawsuits in the United States and has been characterized by many people, unfamiliar with all the facts, as a “jackpot… [ Read More ]
The Truth About the Number of Lawsuits Filed in New Jersey and Jury Awards There has been a decrease in the number of lawsuits filed in New Jersey. First, it is important to note that the number of lawsuits filed in New Jersey is decreasing. The New Jersey Administrative Office of the Courts has reported… [ Read More ]
Are Doctors Being Driven out of States because of Medical Malpractice Lawsuits? In medical malpractice cases, a jury can award “economic damages” (money meant to cover medical bills, lost wages, etc.), “noneconomic damages” (money awarded for suffering, mental anguish, and loss of enjoyment of life), and “punitive damages” (money awarded in cases where the medical… [ Read More ]
You may be surprised to learn that the insurance company of an at-fault driver does not have to pay for medical bills for injuries he caused. New Jersey is a “no-fault” state. This means, in New Jersey, your insurance company pays for your own medical bills regardless of whose fault the accident was. It does… [ Read More ]
Firstly, the originally-scheduled trial date will usually be rescheduled several times, which can be frustrating for both sides. However, eventually the case does proceed to trial. Secondly, jury selection occurs in which the court and the plaintiff and defense attorneys select jurors who they believe will be fair and impartial. Then the plaintiff’s attorney will… [ Read More ]
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