Victim’s family in fatal Wendy’s crash sues driver
A fatal collision occurred on February 19 when a woman crashed her sports utility vehicle into a Wendy’s, seriously injuring 89-year-old John Ruiu, who died two weeks later from his injuries. Ruiu’s daughter, Jody M. Ruiu-Geisert, who is also his estate executor, is filing a lawsuit against the driver, 78-year-old Elizabeth M. García. García was […]
Hit-and-run charges will make matters worse for motorist accused of striking teen
Whenever a motorist strikes a pedestrian, bicyclist or another motorist and is found during a court trial to have acted negligently in causing the victim’s injuries, a judgment will likely be entered against the defendant. However, if there are aggravating circumstances, such as a hit-and-run incident, the damages against the defendant are likely to be […]
Insurance companies must act in good faith to resolve a personal injury claim
One often hears of the terms “good faith” or, conversely, “bad faith” in connection with business practices. The latter is certainly something that an insurance company never wants to be accused of during a personal injury lawsuit. But that is exactly what State Farm Insurance was facing in a recent case involving a 2012 motor […]
Accuracy in court documents is vital matter when filing a personal injury lawsuit
It is not unusual to see the qualifications “attention to detail” or “high degree of accuracy” rank high in employment ads, and it is reasonable for employers to expect that their potential employees will posses those qualities. Those qualities are especially important in the legal profession, as errors can have serous and costly consequences. An […]
During the pretrial period of discovery each side must share information with the other
Whenever an individual files a personal injury lawsuit against another person or entity, the defendant is entitled to access to the plaintiff’s medical records through a process known as discovery. Conversely, the plaintiff is also entitled to pertinent information such as the defendant’s insurance policy. Indeed, many of the key pieces of information that each […]
Rollover crash victims may be entitled to file a personal injury lawsuit against the driver
The vast majority of motor vehicle accidents in the United States involve two or more vehicles. Accidents can bring injury or death to one or more of the parties, who may very well have grounds for filing a personal injury lawsuit afterward. Single-vehicle crashes, particularly rollovers, are not anywhere near as common as multi-vehicle crashes. […]
Lawsuits against government entities may face unique limitations
When a plaintiff files a personal injury lawsuit, the plaintiff’s attorney will usually seek compensation for all possible damages against the defendant. But when the defendant is a government entity, different laws may apply – and they can limit recoverable damages. A prime example came to light on March 12, when a three-judge panel of […]
Workers’ compensation system complexity highlighted in Pennsylvania check-cashing case
The workers’ compensation legal systems in most states, including New Jersey and Pennsylvania, are complex. And a high-profile example of why workers’ compensation is so complex was revisited on February 20, when a seven-judge panel of the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ordered the state Appeal Board to reconsider the twice-denied claim of a woman who […]
Damaged vehicles with doctored titles pose highway danger, especially in New Jersey
Traffic safety includes many factors, not least of which is proper motor vehicle maintenance. Critical items like brakes, tires and air bags can save lives in a potential highway collision. It is particularly important that motor vehicles meet safety standards in the densely populated state of New Jersey. As such, it is unsettling that Garden […]
In some negligence cases, one party may be held responsible for the actions of others
In a case of negligence, determining liability is not always a straightforward matter. In the simplest cases, the justice system holds one party accountable for inflicting harm upon another. In more complex cases, a third party, often an employer of the person who actually inflicted the harm, can also be held accountable. This special negligence […]