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April 3, 2021

Car accidents can lead to all types of injuries, with brain injuries being one of the most common. Brain injuries can be difficult to diagnose and the anticipated medical or rehabilitative costs are not always clear. This can make it difficult to file a personal injury claim and collect the compensation that you need. Fortunately, this is the type of situation a personal injury lawyer can assist you with. Continue reading to learn more about the most common types of brain injuries and how to recognize them below.  Common Types of Brain Injuries Following a Car Accident Hitting…

October 22, 2020

Car accidents are an all-too-frequent occurrence in New Jersey. If you’ve never been through a car crash before (or even if you have), you should familiarize yourself with how car accidents occur, what to do following your accident, and the law governing car accident claims in New Jersey. A car collision can be a jarring experience for any person. After a crash, it can be difficult to think about what you need to start doing to protect your rights and interests, especially if you  need to make a claim for compensation for injuries or property damage. Steps you should…

January 31, 2020

Filing a Claim After a Car Accident Car accidents occur every day. While some of these accidents are minor, some motor vehicle accidents are much worse and can leave motorists and their passengers with serious, life-threatening injuries. Because of the extent of some injuries, car accidents can lead to personal injury claims against the driver who caused the crash to occur. When interested in pursuing a personal injury claim against the at-fault driver, it’s important to seek the knowledge and experience of a personal injury attorney. During your initial consultation with an attorney, you can provide specific…

December 9, 2019

Staying Safe During the Winter Months Winter often brings with it cold weather, snow, and more difficult of road conditions. Get ready for winter weather driving in New Jersey with the following safe driving tips. Winter Driving Tips for New Jersey Drivers Winter weather can cause a motor vehicle accident to come out of nowhere. One minute you are driving along and the next, you hit a patch of ice that sends you flying. The best way to reduce your chances of a wintertime accident is with preparation. Consider these tips for safe driving: Know when to stay home:…

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…

January 10, 2019

As we begin to age, we start losing the ability to physically and mentally complete tasks that seemed so simple at a younger age. Driving is an extremely complex activity that many older adults struggle with. Statistics consistently reveal that motor vehicle accidents involving older adults over the age of 65 are often just as dangerous as accidents involving an intoxicated driver. Statistics Regarding Older Adult Drivers and Accidents Experts estimated that about 14 million Americans were involved in car accidents with drivers who were 65 years or older in 2014. In 2015, there were an estimated…

December 18, 2018

Recovering after a car accident can be physically, emotionally and financially draining. Thankfully, our legal system offers victims legal recourse when their accident was a result of another driver’s negligence. You could bring a lawsuit against the other driver to obtain damages and financial compensation. This can lead to you getting the money you lost out on due to your injuries. If you or a loved one has been in a car accident, you need an experienced New Jersey personal injury attorney to help you. Contact the offices of Team Law today for a free consultation into your…

October 9, 2018

With so many people on the road trying to get to work, school, or some other destination, driving during the day is pretty dangerous. And that danger only increases when you are driving at night. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), fatalities on the road happen at a rate three times higher at night than during the day. In fact, more than half of all driving deaths occur at night, even though only a quarter of all driving is done at that time. Those statistics are pretty staggering. The reality is that fatal…

July 31, 2018

Rear-End Bus Collision in South Jersey Sends 24 to Local Hospitals Photographs posted by the Medford Lakes Fire Department showed four buses lined up behind one another, and each bus appeared to have significant damage to the front and rear bumpers. A fifth school bus can be seen across the street. While nothing has been confirmed by police reports, it appears that the school buses rear-ended one another in a chain reaction accident. Investigators have not commented on who or what may be at fault for…