July 10, 2020

New Jersey drivers have become used to sharing the freeways with commercial trucks, as many truck drivers use the local roads to travel the east coast. The New Jersey Turnpike has become a popular route, because of its ease of travel, allowing drivers to deliver shipments to many of the Northeastern states. But what happens when a driver collides with one of these massive vehicles? Tractor-Trailer Truck Accident on NJ Turnpike Residents of New Jersey might be familiar with the recent tractor-trailer accident that occurred earlier this year in Newark. Two tractor-trailer trucks impacted into one another, causing one…

June 10, 2020

Personal Injury Protection, or PIP, is part of New Jersey’s “no-fault” insurance system. PIP coverage pays for an injured driver’s medical and living expenses after he or she is involved in an accident. PIP coverage is available to a driver regardless of who was at fault for the accident. It is critical for all drivers in New Jersey to understand how PIP coverage works in the state. What Does PIP Cover? PIP benefits cover three categories of expenses that an injured driver may incur: Medical costs, including hospital services, surgery, medication, physical and occupational rehabilitation, diagnostic services, and ambulatory services…

June 9, 2020

If you’ve been injured on the job in New Jersey, it is critical that you understand how New Jersey’s workers’ compensation system functions and what your rights and options are under the system. How Long Do I Have to Report My Work-Related Injury? You are expected to report a work-related injury to your employer as soon as possible after your injury occurs. Of course, you may not realize that you have suffered an injury for a couple of days. Thus, it is best practice to notify your employer of any incident that might have caused you to suffer an…

May 1, 2020

You’ll likely be feeling a wide range of emotions immediately following an accident. You might feel some pain, depending on the extent of the injuries you have. You might also be confused as to what steps you should take and who you should call to manage any medical needs. You might even wonder if you will be able to return to work following the accident. This immediate confusion can make it difficult to remember which steps you should take to protect your legal rights in the event that another party is at fault. One important step that you might forget…

April 3, 2020

With New Jersey being just a few short hours from some of the busiest areas in the U.S.  it is common to see numerous commercial trucks on the road. While the majority of work trucks practice safe driving habits and drive in a safe manner for other drivers’ on the road, this is, unfortunately, not always the case. Common Causes of New Jersey Truck Accidents Truck accidents can, and do, occur in New Jersey. These are a few of the most common causes of truck accidents: Driving under the influenceFailure to adjust driving based on weather conditionsFatigued drivingLack of…