On Behalf of Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP
| December 28, 2020 | Car Accidents
Research shows that more and more motorists are trying to “beat” traffic lights at signaled intersections across New Jersey and the nation, with the number of road deaths caused by red-light runners reaching a 10-year high. Why is it that running red lights is increasing, and is there anything you might do to help protect …
On Behalf of Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP
| December 7, 2020 | Car Accidents
For those injured by a drunk driver, more than just the drunk driver may be legally responsible for any injuries. Drunk driving accidents cause more than just property damage to the vehicles involved. Physical injuries from these types of incidents can be difficult to overcome, and a dram shop liability lawsuit can help victims claim …
On Behalf of Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP
| November 16, 2020 | Car Accidents
Most personal injury cases are based on the theory of negligence. If one party caused an accident through negligence, the injured party can hold the negligent party liable for their damages. The idea is to help the injured party return as much as possible to the condition they were in before the accident, and to …
On Behalf of Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP
| October 7, 2020 | Car Accidents
After a car accident, you have several tasks to tend to, including contacting a New Jersey insurance agent. No matter if you reach out to your agent or the other motorist’s, think twice about what you say. USA Today examines common pitfalls that may jeopardize a car accident claim. Protect your rights to receive compensation …
On Behalf of Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP
| September 23, 2020 | Car Accidents
Rear-end collisions are the most frequent type of crash, according to Driving-Tests, a driver education platform. Officially collected data shows rear-end collisions made up about 29% of all the crashes in the U.S. in 2017. There are many things drivers can do to reduce the likelihood of you ending up in a rear-end collision. According …
On Behalf of Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP
| September 22, 2020 | Car Accidents
A lot of personal injury cases end up settling before going to trial. While this can save you a lot of time and headaches, it might also cut you short of the amount of compensation you could recover if you went forward with litigation. This means that you have to balance a number of considerations …
On Behalf of Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP
| August 30, 2020 | Car Accidents
New Jersey drivers like you may have driven while feeling a little sleepy before. Did you know that this could count as drowsy driving? Or that drowsy driving in general makes up 6,000 fatalities a year? Drowsy driving is also one of the most common types of distracted driving behavior. Why is that the case? …
On Behalf of Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP
| August 6, 2020 | Car Accidents
It is no secret that motorists who drink and drive endanger you and anyone else they encounter. Yet, drunk driving remains a widespread and substantial problem across New Jersey and the rest of the nation. Consuming alcohol before driving has the potential to impact everything from judgment and muscle coordination to self-control, reasoning and reaction …
On Behalf of Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP
| July 6, 2020 | Car Accidents
Those injured in motorcycle accidents face many different challenges, from physical pain and losing the ability to walk or use one’s arms to financial problems. However, the mental and emotional side of motorcycle accidents is often devastating as well. In fact, some people develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to a serious collision. If you …
On Behalf of Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP
| June 17, 2020 | Car Accidents
Being in any kind of car accident is traumatic, but few situations are as frustrating as a hit-and-run. It is important to know what to do if you are ever in this situation. It is natural to feel a rush of emotions if you witness the car that hit you driving off. However, according to …