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November 20, 2019

Team Law Represents New Jersey Families Filing a Wrongful Death Claim Navigating a wrongful death lawsuit can be overwhelming. Not only are you also forced to deal with the loss of a loved one, but now you are in the middle of a lawsuit. At Team Law, we make it a point to navigate you through the entire process, always keeping you informed and letting you know what to expect and when. What is a Wrongful Death Lawsuit? A wrongful death lawsuit is filed when the negligence of another person is the cause of death. The following types…

November 9, 2019

Motorcycle Accidents in New Jersey Almost everyone has heard about a disastrous motorcycle accident that occurred right in their home city. Motorcycle accidents tend to be severe, leaving the motorcyclist and sometimes the driver, with significant life-changing injuries. Motorcycle accidents are often caused by unique circumstances, and in many cases, could have been prevented. Consider a few little known facts about motorcycle accidents below. Half of All Motorcycle Accidents Take Place at an Intersection Intersections pose many risks, not only for motorcyclists, but also for vehicle drivers. Visibility can be reduced with large buildings, vehicles may be parked on…

October 23, 2019

The Role of a Personal Injury Attorney in Accident Cases If a person is injured in an accident caused by someone else, the injured victim may decide to hire an attorney to pursue a personal injury claim on their behalf. It is often advisable to seek legal representation for a personal injury claim, since many personal injury lawyers take cases on contingency – that means that the client owes no money unless the attorney is able to recover a settlement or a favorable verdict for compensation, with the attorney typically taking a percentage of the recovery as their fee.

October 9, 2019

Determining Liability for a New Jersey Slip & Fall Accident When a person suffers a slip and fall accident on someone else’s property, they may immediately assume that they have a legal claim for compensation against the owner of the property. However, that is often not the case. Slip and fall law can be very complex depending on the circumstances of an accident. For example, it may not be clear who was responsible for the condition that caused the slip and fall accident to occur. For example, the property where the accident occurred may be owned by one party…

September 30, 2019

What Are Soft-Tissue Injuries? People who are injured in motor vehicle accidents frequently suffer soft-tissue injuries. These injuries often include strains, sprains, and tears to muscles, tendons, and ligaments, spinal disc bulges and ruptures, and nerve damage. Soft-tissue injuries can have long-lasting debilitating effects and can take months or years to resolve, or even may never fully resolve. While many people think that soft-tissue injuries only occur in accidents that take place over a certain speed, in reality even low-speed impacts can cause soft-tissue injuries. Even Low-Speed Collisions Can Cause Soft Tissue Injuries It is not uncommon or unreasonable…

September 9, 2019

Determining Fault in New Jersey Car Accidents In order to pursue a claim for compensation for injuries and losses resulting from a car accident, it is necessary to determine who was at fault for the accident and their respective share of fault. In many car accident cases, the parties vigorously dispute who was at fault for the accident and/or what the respective proportions of fault should be. Below are some of the important principles for determining fault in car accident cases. Why Fault Is Important in Car Accident Cases The party or parties who are at fault for a…

July 4, 2019

In the medical industry, concussion injuries are commonly referred to as traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Concussions are one of the most dangerous injuries because emergency rooms across the U.S. treat nearly three million of these cases every year. Another problem with TBIs is that they are not always easy to diagnose as existing methods may be either too costly or inaccurate. That’s why the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has approved a couple of new concussion tests to ensure that patients receive proper treatment and achieve optimal recovery. The Issue with Traditional CT Scans and Cognitive Tests CT (computerized tomography)…

July 4, 2019

Have you, a family member, or a friend been bitten by a vicious or non-vicious dog? Chances are that you are entitled to financial compensation for personal injuries and other forms of damages. Oftentimes, personal injury cases involving dog attacks or dog bite injuries are complex and require the skills and experiences of attorneys to hold negligent parties responsible. From the location of the attack to the circumstances of the attack to the ownership of the dog, there are various factors that determine who can be held liable for the dog bite injury. This processes also include finding out…

July 4, 2019

Traffic laws in NJ are designed to protect the public and provide safety for both pedestrians and motorists. That’s why individuals who violate traffic laws may be dealt with as per the court system. If you have been issued a traffic ticket in New Jersey, here’s what you should consider doing: Avoid Arguing with the Issuing Officer If you are involved in a traffic violation in NJ, it is important to avoid arguing with the issuing police officer. An officer’s responsibility is to issue summons when he or she believes that the driver has committed a violation of the…

July 4, 2019

According to recent Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, there has been a steady increase in annual workplace fatalities in the food services industry. In addition, restaurant workers were exposed to various on-the-job injuries and illnesses. As with workers in other industries, these injured workers and/or their surviving family members qualified for workers’ compensation benefits in New Jersey. Here’s what you need to know before applying for a restaurant workers’ compensation claim: What Hazards do Restaurant Workers typically Face?When accidents occur at work, restaurant workers often rely on workers’ compensation benefits to cover their lost wages and medical bills. Some…