Categories for Personal Injury

What Should I Do After an Accident?

July 26, 2017
What Should I Do After an Accident?

Being involved in any kind of accident can often be a traumatic and life-changing experience. Whether it be an auto accident, construction accident, a slip and fall, motorcycle accident, an accident with a drunk driver, or any other kind of accident, there are certain steps that you should take in order to protect both your […]

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Workers’ Compensation Deadlines and Statute of Limitations

June 15, 2017
Workers' Compensation Deadlines and Statute of Limitations

The statute of limitations refers to the time period an individual or institution has for bringing legal action. In the case of a personal injury or workers’ compensation claim, claims can no longer be filed after the statute of limitations expires, and begins the day of the accident in question. The statute of limitations differs from […]

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Hazlet Woman Wins $3.6M Settlement with Turnpike Authority

April 17, 2017
Hazlet Woman Wins $3.6M Settlement with Turnpike Authority

On September 30, 2013, Karen Del Re, 53, of Hazlet Township, was driving westbound on Route 36 in Keyport when her car was struck from behind by a Turnpike Authority truck. The truck accident caused injuries to Del Re’s shoulders, hands, left knee, cervical, and lumbar discs. Her injuries were severe, requiring a full knee […]

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U Drive, U Text, U Pay Enforcement Officer Hit by Distracted Driver

April 9, 2017
U Drive, U Text, U Pay Enforcement Officer Hit by Distracted Driver

On Wednesday, April 5th, a Howell Township officer was in his patrol car enforcing the statewide crackdown on distracted driving known as “U Driver, U Text, U Pay” when his car was ironically struck by a driver who was reportedly using his phone to navigate without a hands-free setup. The driver, 80-year-old Gregory Nayvelt of […]

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“My Child’s Injury Claim and the Settlement Process”

December 13, 2016
"My Child’s Injury Claim and the Settlement Process"

Pursuing a personal injury claim for your child can be an even more strenuous experience.  Obviously, since your child is not of legal age, you have to do all of the legal legwork yourself: contacting an experienced injury lawyer, weighing your options, and making life-changing decisions that are going to impact yourself and your loved […]

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Port Monmouth Middle School Student Injured in Middletown NJ Pedestrian Accident

November 6, 2016
Port Monmouth Middle School Student Injured in Middletown NJ Pedestrian Accident

Authorities are still investigating a pedestrian accident on a Middletown NJ road last month that left a middle school student with serious injuries. The car accident occurred around 2:45 p.m., just after classes had ended and the student had been dismissed from school for the day. The victim is an 11-year-old boy who attends Thorne […]

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Car Crashes into Dump Truck on GSP in Holmdel NJ, Driver Seriously Injured

October 23, 2016
Car Crashes into Dump Truck on GSP in Holmdel NJ, Driver Seriously Injured

A scary truck accident on the Garden State Parkway in Holmdel NJ resulted in serious injuries, significant property damage, and lengthy delays for other motorists. The car crash occurred last month during the morning rush hour, a short time after 9:00 a.m. According to a spokesperson for the New Jersey State Police, an elderly woman operating […]

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Monmouth County Roads Rank as Most Dangerous in New Jersey

October 11, 2016
Monmouth County Roads Rank as Most Dangerous in New Jersey

Monmouth County is one of the most dangerous areas in the state for drivers, according to statistics released by the New Jersey State Police. According to stats compiled by law enforcement across NJ, Monmouth County was the site of 45 fatal car accidents in 2015. That figure represented the most fatal car crashes for any […]

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Brielle NJ Man Struck, Killed by Car While Walking Across Route 35

August 28, 2016
Brielle NJ Man Struck, Killed by Car While Walking Across Route 35

A Brielle New Jersey man died after he was struck by a car while attempting to walk across a highway. The fatal car accident occurred around 9:30 p.m. on Route 35 in Brielle, New Jersey. The victim, a 26-year-old man who lives in the borough, was in the process of moving across the northbound lanes […]

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