New Jersey Personal Injury Legal Questions

If you were rear-ended and you were harmed, you have a potential personal injury claim.  You should contact a local personal injury attorney (one in your state).  Personal injury attorneys take  cases on a contingency basis which means you only have to pay if you succeed.  Additionally, initial consultations are free. You can use the "Find a Lawyer" service through this website to research personal injury attorneys. Then, visit each attorney's website and select a firm that has a record of successful verdicts. If you are unable to find a lawyer who meets these qualifications within your state, sometimes you may contact an out of state lawyer who can refer you to a qualified attorney in your state while providing support related to the issues of medicine. Click here for an article regarding what to do when you are in an automobile accident.  Click here and here for more information about me. Please note that by attempting to answer your question, I am not acting as your attorney. I will do nothing further to protect or preserve your interests in the absence of any additional discussion with you about this matter. John Ratkowitz, Esq. Starr, Gern, Davison & Rubin, P.C. 105 Eisenhower Parkway Roseland, NJ 07068 Office: (973) 830-8441 Cell: (732) 616-6278 Fax: (973) 226-0031 Email: jratkowitz@starrgern.com  Skype: john_ratkowitz Web: www.starrgern.com. ... Read More

This is a classic reason of why you should not let anyone into your private space without benefit of matrimony. File eviction proceedings to get him out. In Michigan, there is a "10 day notice to quit for non-payment of rent." If he does not move voluntarily, you can have a court officer toss his stuff out on the front lawn. Then, change the locks. Get a permit to buy a gun and learn how to use it. If he forces his way in, then use the gun.... Read More

Without knowing more facts, it is hard to determine the likelihood of success or the potential for recovery under any theory of law. You should immediately contact a local personal injury attorney to discuss your case.  Most personal injury attorneys offer free initial consultations to determine how to proceed. This is not intended to be legal advice, and is general in its nature. No attorney-client relationship exists or is formed by this information. Furthermore, this does not represent the views or opinions of LexisNexis or its affiliated companies.... Read More

Which court? If it is a criminal case, you will go to jail. If it is a civil case, and if you are the plaintiff, your case will be dismissed, probably. If you are the defendant, a default judgment will probably be entered against you. Whether or not you can afford a lawyer, you should be there to protect yourself. Of course, it is always better to have someone protecting you, like a lawyer.... Read More

The neighbor trespassed. If the animal comes back to your side, grab it, and call animal control. You might also make a police report. If the animal continues to do that, do not hurt it. It is an animal and works on instinct. If the neighbor refuses to leash the animal, you might capture it and drive 100 miles away and drop it off in a forest somewhere. Then, play innocent if the neighbor inquires. There is a legal concept called "self help." If the "system" can't or won't help, you can do it yourself. I honestly am not sure if there would be legal ramifications in this situation, so it might be worth speaking to a local lawyer in case your jurisdiction has different rules than mine does.... Read More

There are a lot of "legal mothers" and "legal fathers" who steal their kids' money. So, the answer is that most states require someone to administer the money AND report to the court annually, so they can make sure that the kids' money is there when the kid becomes an adult. If there is enough money involved, it can be put into a Structured Settlement, so the kid cannot receive any money before reaching adulthood. That will prevent the "legal parents" from stealing the money, and will eliminate the need to pay a GAL.... Read More

Nebraska law does not require the at-fault party's insurance company to pay your medical expenses as they are incurred even if liability is established. While the at-fault party's insurance company could "advance" pay medical expenses, this is very uncommon. Generally, the at-fault party's insurance company will pay your medical expenses (or repay you, your health or car insurance company) when either you settle your case or if you go to court and obtain a verdict. In addition, the at-fault party's insurance company can deny that some or all of your medical expenses are related to your motor vehicle accident. If you disagree then you would have to sue the at-fault driver (you cannot sue the insurance company itself) and then let a judge or jury decide what medical bills are related to your accident. If you have additional questions you might want to talk to an attorney. Most personal injury attorneys offer a free initial consultation so it will not cost you anything to learn more about your rights and options.... Read More

Get a lawyer. Insurance companies do not like, nor do they believe, chiropractors. So, unless you sue the insurance company, they are not going to give much credence to the chiropractor. As to the damage to your car, get a list of comparable cars and what they are selling for on Craig's list or any other sources, and then compare your car to those. It will give you a range to evaluate your car. Either the insurance company will pay the fair value, or you have to sue them. What else is new? Do you expect the insurance company to be fair? LOL... Read More

You have to look at your damages.  Did you have to receive medical treatment?  Did you have to have your clothes treated, or throw them away?  What damages did you suffer beyond the bites?  Document everything, including any and all expenses you incurred and go directly to the Trump Plaza before filing a suit.  If you have damages, it would most likely be in small claims court. ... Read More

It is possible that you have a cause of action for negligent security if there was some pattern of conduct in the past in the park that would suggest that a bigger police presence was needed to make the area safe. These are very fact sensitive cases and they are difficult to prosecute, but I have successfully prosecuted a case against a school district involving similar allegations. Click here for a discussion of that case. Click here and here for more information about me. ... Read More

The answer to your question, "How do I protect properties and myself if my alcoholic housemate hurts someone?" is to not co-own anything with her, including the house and car. In addition, have her obtain her own car insurance. If your ex-girlfriend does cause a car accident while driving drunk, you would only be liable if you, yourself, were negligent. You might be negligent if you had her run an errand for you when you knew she was drunk. Otherwise, if you are not negligent, you likely would not be responsible for any damages she causes. However, if she causes damages in excess of the insurance coverage, the person she harms can, assume they obtain a judgment and follow legal procedure, attempt to seize the vehicle and house and have them sold to satisfy the judgment. If you co-own these with her, you would then likely lose them when they were sold. You would still get some money from the sale, in proportion to your ownership interest, but you could lose the house or vehicle.... Read More

Although your Question does involve an "Auto Accident" what you are really asking is about how you can fight or reduce criminal charges or a criminal sentence. I do not practice criminal law and, as such, I cannot provide an answer to your question. I would suggest re-asking your question and list "Criminal" or "Criminal Defense" as the Category.... Read More