While it is not an absolute legal obligation, the first step that you should take to get paid after a car accident is to call a personal injury lawyer. Your lawyer will begin your case by speaking with you and learning more about what happened. They will then investigate your car accident and gather the…

When you have been injured in a car accident caused by someone else, they may have to pay for all your damages. A car accident can cause harm beyond what comes out of your pocket. You should hire an experienced car accident lawyer to help pursue compensation in your case. Car accident damages broadly break…

New Jersey Statutes 2A: 14-2 sets the time limit for filing a personal injury claim at two years from the date the cause of action accrues. This clock usually begins to run when you suffer a personal injury. However, this is not always the case. Sometimes, you may not know that you were injured when…

Sometimes, the insurance company may claim you are partly or completely to blame for your car accident injuries. If they are correct, it may reduce your financial recovery or eliminate it. Your lawyer may need to defend your actions while they also argue that someone else was to blame for your injuries. Understanding Comparative Negligence…

After an accident, you do not have unlimited time to file a claim or lawsuit. New Jersey imposes a statute of limitations in personal injury cases. You should be familiar with this concept because missing the deadline will likely cost you the ability to receive a settlement check. Understanding the Statute of Limitations The legal…

In 2014, Michael D. Schaller, Esq. was a featured guest on the TV program The American Law Journal, where he lent his experience as a criminal defense lawyer and former Major and Chief of Staff of the New Jersey State Police. The episode “Search & Seizure / Car Stops: A ‘New’ Fourth Amendment for a…