It’s difficult, if not impossible, to predict the financial outcome of a spinal cord injury lawsuit. Depending on the merit and circumstances of your case, you could receive hundreds, thousands, or millions of dollars. Spinal cord injuries are costly, so compensation is typically higher than for other kinds of injuries. The value of a case…
Spinal cord injury claims often take longer to resolve than claims involving simpler injuries, but that is only a general rule. Most of the factors affecting the timeline for an Atlantic City spinal cord injury claim are beyond any lawyer’s ability to control, although at the Levin Firm we have the experience to efficiently bring…
Human error is one of the primary causes of car accidents. Unfortunately, we cannot control the actions of other drivers. Some of the most common causes of car accidents in the United States include: Speeding – According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), speed is a primary factor in accidents in the United States. It is…
Almost any injury can happen in a car accident, but common types of injuries include: Whiplash – Accident victims often suffer from whiplash, which affects the neck, but may also affect the spine. Back and neck injuries – These tend to be very serious injuries, resulting in long-term or permanent disability. Head injuries – The victim’s head may…
New Jersey is a no-fault auto insurance state. This means that regardless of who is responsible for an auto accident, each driver will report the accident to and claim damages from their own insurance company. If the other driver does not have insurance, it may complicate things. Your own insurance provider will cover initial costs, but…
The legal theory of negligence typically governs legal claims arising from motor vehicle accidents. Negligence is “a failure to behave with the level of care that someone of ordinary prudence would have exercised under the same circumstances.” In other words, the driver who was at fault must have behaved unreasonably under the circumstances. To establish negligence, you…
Sometimes it is difficult to determine who is at fault in a car accident, but it is a critical issue. There may be multiple parties that contributed to the accident, such as more than one driver. A defective vehicle or hazardous road conditions may be responsible. In some cases, we might need to retain an…
The process begins when you file a summons and complaint in court. These documents then must get served on the defendant. To prepare for the trial, both sides have an opportunity to find out about the other side’s legal claims and defenses. This portion of the litigation process is known as discovery. During the discovery…
Serious accidents can be economically and personally catastrophic. If you suffer injuries in a car accident through the fault of others, you may pursue compensation, known as damages, for the injuries that resulted. The amount of damages depends on many factors, including the circumstances of the accident and the extent and impact of the injuries….
If your injuries or costs exceed the compensation available through your insurance provider, then you may decide to file a lawsuit against the responsible driver. In New Jersey, in most cases, you have two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. If this period passes, you may not seek compensation.