| Britt Simon
Why Medical Documentation Is Crucial in New Jersey Injury Cases
Why strong medical records are essential to a NJ personal injury case, from proving causation to protecting the value of your claim.
Personal Injury
26 articles from Simon Law Group
New Jersey personal-injury claims arise from car crashes, slip-and-falls, and other incidents where someone is hurt by another's negligence, and they are governed by a statute of limitations and the state's comparative-negligence rule. The articles here explain how liability and damages are evaluated and how New Jersey's auto-insurance system, including the verbal threshold, can shape a claim. Each post is general information, not a prediction about any particular matter.
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| Britt Simon
Holiday Driving Safety Tips: Avoiding Accidents on New Jersey Roads
Stay safe on NJ roads this holiday season with driving tips covering impaired driving, winter weather, fatigue, and what to do after an accident.
| Simon Law Group, LLC
How Long Do You Have to File a Car Accident Claim in New Jersey?
NJ's statute of limitations for car accident lawsuits is 2 years. Learn about exceptions, insurance deadlines.
| Erik Frins, Esq.
Workers’ Compensation vs. Personal Injury: What You Need to Know After a Job-Related Accident
Workers' comp vs. personal injury claims in NJ after a job-related accident, including the intentional wrong exception for workplace injuries.
| Erik Frins, Esq.
Do I Have to Pay Back Medicare After an Accident Settlement?
Understand Medicare's reimbursement rights in NJ accident settlements, how medical liens work, and how repayment affects net recovery.
| Erik Frins, Esq.
Why an Expert Witness Can Make or Break Your Claim
Learn how expert witnesses strengthen personal injury claims in NJ, from liability and medical experts to economic damages specialists.
| Mitchell Horner, Esq.
Can Your Attorney Settle Without Your Consent? Know Your Rights
Understand your rights regarding settlement decisions in NJ. Learn when attorneys can and cannot settle cases without client authorization.
| Britt Simon
Why You Shouldn't Delay Contacting a Personal Injury Attorney
Learn why acting quickly after an accident in New Jersey is critical for preserving evidence, meeting legal deadlines.
| Erik Frins, Esq.
New NJ Law Expands Liability for Sidewalk Slip and Fall Injuries
A landmark New Jersey Supreme Court ruling now holds commercial property owners liable for sidewalk maintenance.
| Joel Friedman, Esq.
Proving Negligence in a New Jersey Slip and Fall Case
What it takes to prove negligence in a NJ slip and fall case: duty of care, notice, documenting damages, and overcoming common defenses.
| Britt Simon
Should I Hire a Lawyer After a Slip and Fall in a Store?
Why hiring a slip and fall attorney helps protect your rights and the value of your claim after an injury in a New Jersey store.
| Laura Simon
Assisted Suicide or Murder
New Jersey considered the Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act, allowing physician-assisted death for patients with six months or less to live.
| Laura Simon
Personal Injury - Talc Powder Cases To New Jersey
Talcum powder cancer lawsuits were consolidated in New Jersey federal court. An overview of the litigation against Johnson & Johnson.
| Simon Law Group, LLC
FDA Imodium Warning Sparks Personal Injury Concerns: What NJ Consumers Should Know
The FDA warned that high doses of Imodium can cause fatal heart problems. Learn about the personal injury implications for New Jersey consumers.
| Laura Simon
Employment Issues: Be Careful What you Post on Facebook
Social media posts can be used as evidence in lawsuits. How Facebook and online activity can affect divorce, custody, and personal injury cases.
| Simon Law Group, LLC
Condo Associations Can Be Held Liable for Sidewalk Injuries in New Jersey
In Qian v. Toll Brothers, the NJ Supreme Court held condo associations can be liable for injuries on privately owned sidewalks.
| Simon Law Group, LLC
Documenting Your Workplace Injury: Why Notes Matter for Your NJ Workers' Comp Claim
Documentation can shape your NJ workers' comp claim. What to record, when to do it, and how notes support your rights after a workplace injury.
| Britt Simon
Punitive Damages Cost of Doing Business
NJ legislators proposed banning tax deductions for punitive damages. How punitive damages work and why they matter in civil injury cases.
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