If you have been harmed by the negligent actions of another person or an entity such as a business or organization, you may be entitled to bring a personal injury claim under the laws of New Jersey. The harm in a personal injury case must have been caused by an event or condition that the person or entity was responsible for, …
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Potential Outcomes of a Personal Injury Claim
After suffering a serious injury caused by another party’s negligence or wrongdoing, the law affords remedies for seeking compensation. When you are filing a personal injury claim in New York or New Jersey, it’s important to have a basic understanding of possible outcomes. While your personal injury lawyer can provide a rough estimate regarding the value of your case, there …
3 Strategies for Winning a Personal Injury Claim Settlement
When you hire the law firm of Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman, you can rest assured we’re preparing your case as if we were going to trial. However, the surprising truth is that approximately 95% of civil lawsuits are resolved through negotiated settlements. In the hands of skilled personal injury attorneys, this is good news for claimants, as it often leads …
How Can I Change Child Support?
When employment changes and other shifting circumstances affect a parent’s financial situation, it may be time to examine child support payments and increase or decrease them accordingly. Some of the most common reasons to change child support include: A substantial change in income, such as that brought about by job loss or a promotion Change in other support, like increased …
“Stop! Trains Can’t” Ads Aimed at Reducing Railroad Crossing Accidents
Recently, a joint effort to end train accidents around the country was announced by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) in conjunction with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). The effort is a radio, digital video, and digital campaign called “Stop! Trains Can’t.” Messages in each medium will remind drivers to yield to oncoming …
New Technologies May Be Responsible for Increasing Number of Vehicle Crashes
New technologies designed to enable drivers to use their smartphones while on the road may be responsible for a dramatic increase in the number of vehicle accidents nationwide, according to experts on traffic safety. At issue is the ability of wi-fi in vehicles to connect to the internet and apps. As a result, both drivers and passengers can do everything …
NHTSA Rule Heralds Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communication Technology
In December, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) came forth with a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking centered on the use of Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) Communications in new, light-duty vehicles. If approved, the rule would enhance existing Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards by mandating a phase-in period lasting two to four years in which the crash avoidance innovations would have to …
Most Divorce Courts Mandate Parenting Programs for Ex-Spouses
Most observers agree that working out a co-parenting plan cooperatively after a divorce provides the best scenario for children’s well-being. Because of this, more than 50% of divorce courts in the U.S. mandate co-parenting education for divorcing spouses. A recent study from the University of Missouri, however, indicates that gender plays a large role in individual parental concerns. Educational programs …
Drive Sober Campaign, New Technology Aimed at Ending Drunk Driving
If you were out and about this holiday season, it’s very likely that you saw “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” signs on the roadways. The signs are part of a larger annual campaign waged by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to stop accidents and fatalities caused by drunk drivers over the December to …
Does Your Family Have One of the Top 10 Worst Toys for Safety?
We’ve just come out of the major toy-giving season of the year. Children have the fun of playing with new toys. Parents have the joy of seeing them love new toys. In fact, every year a watchdog consumer group, The World Against Toys Causing Harm, Inc. (WATCH), issues a list of the 10 Worst Toys. These toys, because of defective design, …