FAQs
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FAQs
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What percentage of drivers are uninsured?
In the United States, every state — with the exception of New Hampshire — requires that drivers of motor vehicles carry insurance, typically liability insurance. However, despite the laws on the books in 49 states, 13.8 percent of all motorists are uninsured, according to the most recent statistics from the Insurance Research Council. On average,…
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How much am I going to get?
Unfortunately, there is no pat answer to this question, notwithstanding the “experts” declarations that they have one. There are so many factors that will come into play in a personal injury case that help determine what it is worth, including to what extent any of the various forms of compensatory damages — medical treatment, property…
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How much does a workers’ compensation attorney cost in New Jersey?
New Jersey law has set the amount for an attorney’s fee in workers’ compensation cases. However, the cost differs from case to case. Workers’ compensation is the exclusive remedy in New Jersey for an employee who suffers a work-related accident or illness. It is no-fault insurance that employers must carry to cover their employees in…
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When will my case settle?
This is one of the most common questions that clients ask of their attorneys, but it is one whose answer will vary from case to case, depending on the specific factors that are unique to a given case. In general, most personal injury cases last anywhere from a year to a several years or, in…
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What are my rights when I am hurt at work?
If you are injured while at work you are entitled to certain basic rights under New Jersey’s workers’ compensation law. Included among them are the right to medical treatment, the right to obtain payment, i.e., temporary disability, for lost time, and the right to obtain payment for any subsequent ill effects of the injury if…
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Can I sue my employer?
Whenever an employee has suffered a personal injury while working that employee may not sue his or her employer: compensation for on-the-job personal injury is handled through the workers’ compensation law, which pays for medical treatment stemming from the injury and provides the injured employee with a portion of his or her wages while he…
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What is uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage, and how can I protect my family?
Uninsured motorist coverage is a provision within a motorist’s insurance policy that comes into play whenever that motorist has been hit by another driver who does not have auto insurance. It is coupled with underinsured motorist coverage, which is relevant whenever a motorist is struck by another driver who does not have a maximum liability…
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What is the verbal threshold?
The verbal threshold stems from the New Jersey law establishing a no-fault insurance system, passed in 1988 and since amended, that restricts a motorist’s right to sue for injuries sustained in an accident in exchange for a lower insurance premium. When obtaining insurance, a motorist who selects the zero threshold option faces no limitation on…
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Am I eligible for workers’ compensation if I am hurt while working from home?
In many cases, a work-related injury that occurs while an individual is working from home can be covered by workers’ compensation if the injury occurs within the scope of employment. For example, many of the conditions that commonly accompany office work (neck, back, and wrist injuries, migraines, and other stress or repetitive motion injuries) can…
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Am I allowed to choose my own doctors for my workplace injury?
Not usually. New Jersey workers’ compensation law states that the employer and their insurer have the right to select the doctor an employee will see after a workplace injury. This is because they are responsible for providing medical care to the injured worker. However, if you are unhappy with your care, you can get a…