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Why You Do Not Apologize After a Car Accident

April 7, 2021

When you accidentally bump into someone while walking, you may instinctively say, “I’m sorry,” even if the other person was the one who actually bumped into you. In the event of a car accident, it may be natural for crash

Mental Illness, the Fourth Amendment, and Deadly Force

April 2, 2021

For good reason, much of the current conversation about law enforcement reform has focused on how police respond to individuals experiencing mental health crises. NPR reports that, since 2015, nearly a quarter of all people killed by police officers in

Intersection of Personal Injury and Disability Law

March 23, 2021

Both state and federal statutory laws protect the rights of individuals with disabilities, and impose certain affirmative duties owed by private and public entities to individuals with disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Your Right to Sue After an NJ Car Accident

March 10, 2021

New Jersey is one of several states that has a “no-fault” car insurance system. According to this law, if you have been injured in a car accident, your own auto insurance coverage – specifically your personal protection (PIP) coverage –

Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents

March 10, 2021

While motorcycle accidents do not occur quite as frequently as other types of motor vehicle accidents, they often lead to serious, catastrophic, or fatal injuries. Even though motorcyclists can protect themselves by wearing a helmet, gloves, jackets, pants, and boots,

What Happens in a Head-On Collision?

October 16, 2020

Contact Us | Personal Injury | Car Accidents Head-on collisions are among the most dangerous types of car accidents. Despite head-on collisions accounting for only 2% of all crashes, they cause about 10% of all traffic fatalities, meaning they are

Do Hit-and-Runs Get Solved?

October 9, 2020

What is a Hit-and-Run Accident? A hit-and-run accident is any crash involving a driver who leaves the scene before they can be identified. Some hit-and-runs are done without the victim even being there, like when a driver scrapes into the

2018 New Jersey Car Accident Statistics

August 21, 2020

Just how dangerous are car accidents in the state of New Jersey? A look at crash data collected by the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) can help shed some light on the situation and reveal driving safety – or

Can You Claim Compensation for a Hit-and-Run?

June 30, 2020

Every driver fears getting into a hit-and-run accident caused by another reckless driver. Does being hurt by someone who then flees the scene mean you cannot get any compensation for your injuries, though? Not necessarily. With some planning ahead, you

COVID-19 Pandemic Prompts Changes to Federal Trucking Regulations

March 30, 2020

Last week, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced that it will be temporarily lifting hours-of-service regulations for truck drivers transporting emergency supplies and relief in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Though hours-of-service (HOS) rules have been lifted before

Palmisano & Goodman, P.A. – Open During Coronavirus Quarantine

March 26, 2020

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has led to shelter-in-place quarantines across the country. Most businesses have needed to close up shop or work remotely until the quarantines are lifted. At Palmisano & Goodman, P.A. in Woodbridge, we are fully committed to

Car Seat Laws in New Jersey

February 24, 2020

New Jersey Car Seat Laws For More Information, Call Us at 732-634-6464! Up until just five years ago, the state of New Jersey only required children to be seated in rear-facing car seats until they reached one year of age.

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WRONGFUL DEATH / Settlement.

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CAR ACCIDENT / Baby born with brain damage – structured settlement.

$4,500,000

MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT / Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD).

$4,500,000

DEATH AND EMOTIONAL DAMAGES / For a Child.

$3,800,000

CAR ACCIDENT / Caused burns to driver.

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