January 21, 2021

The state of New Jersey has recently filed a lawsuit against the federal government for drinking water contamination that was allegedly caused by firefighting foam used on military bases across New Jersey. NJ Attorney General and NJDEP Announce Lawsuit On January 14, 2021, the New Jersey Attorney General’s office and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection announced that they were filing a lawsuit against the federal government. The complaint alleges that the military’s use of aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) during firefighting on military bases throughout New Jersey have caused environmental contamination of drinking water sources, with contamination levels…

January 12, 2021

If you suffer injuries in a slip and fall accident on a public sidewalk, you may wonder whether you can hold the municipal government liable to compensate you for your injuries and losses. Pursuing a slip and fall case against the government follows the basic rules of negligence cases; however, bringing claims against the government or public entities involves certain requirements and limitations. You must follow these rules and limitations to be eligible for compensation in your slip and fall claim. When Can A Municipality Be Held Liable for a Slip and Fall Accident? A municipality can only be…

January 2, 2021

Cerebral palsy ranks as one of the most debilitating birth injuries that a child can suffer. Cerebral palsy affects between one and four children out of every thousand births. In many cases, a child’s cerebral palsy is the result of medical malpractice committed by the physicians and medical professionals attending the delivery and caring for the child immediately after birth.  The impact of cerebral palsy can range from mild and unnoticeable to severely disabling. When your child has suffered cerebral palsy due to medical malpractice, your child and your family may be entitled to compensation for the…

September 30, 2020

It’s hard to believe that the summer season is already over. While statistics show that popular summer holidays like Fourth of July and Labor Day weekend see a major uptick in motor vehicle accidents, people are often surprised to learn that the autumn season presents its own set of dangers for New Jersey commuters. With school back in session, shorter days and the rush of the upcoming holiday season, there are many opportunities for accidents to occur. Below, we take a look at the most common reason for autumn car accidents and how you can stay safe in…

September 20, 2020

If you live in New Jersey and were involved in an accident, you’re probably familiar with the phrase “no-fault insurance coverage.” No-fault car insurance coverage is a type of insurance that many states, including New Jersey, require. This type of coverage helps protect you after being involved in a car accident. As the name implies, this type of coverage will help offset the cost of your medical bills regardless of who was at-fault for the accident. Simply put, any injured driver in New Jersey must turn to their own insurance coverage to cover costs associated with the accident, even…