Category Archive: Personal Injury

Families entrust these institutions with the care of their loved ones, expecting professional and compassionate treatment. However, incidents of negligence or abuse can occur. It is important not to wait long before reporting such incidents to protect those who may be vulnerable. Mostly, the cases of neglect and abuse in adult care facilities cause injuries and losses to residents. At Varcadipane & Pinnisi, P.C., we have helped many clients who suffered losses at the hands of adult care facilities. If you suspect a reportable incident, it's read more

Different hazards exist in public places, including debris, potholes, open maintenance holes, and poorly maintained sidewalks. For example, tripping on a crumbling sidewalk can cause an ankle sprain or worse, leading to costly medical bills. A local government agency may be liable for injuries caused by failing to keep public areas debris-free, maintained, or warn the public about specific hazards. If you are injured in a public place, there are steps you can take to preserve your right to compensation. Always consult a trusted New Jersey personal read more

The NJ Tort Claims Act is a crucial piece of legislation that governs how individuals can seek compensation for injuries caused by the negligence of public entities in the state of New Jersey. It provides a framework for holding these entities accountable for their actions and ensures that victims have the opportunity to seek justice for their injuries. These claims can be challenging, and mistakes can cost injury victims significant compensation. If you suffered an injury, ensure you immediately consult an experienced New Jersey personal injury read more

After you've sustained an injury due to someone else's negligence, you can seek compensation from the at-fault party’s insurance company. However, the insurer is likely to put up an intense fight to avoid paying you the injury-related compensation you deserve. Their fight-back strategy may lead them to your social media accounts, searching for anything to dispute your compensation claim for injury-related losses. Sudden accidents and serious injuries are traumatic and major events in our lives. It is natural to want to share such major occurrences read more

Getting a settlement check can take a few weeks and up to a month after signing a release in a personal injury case. The total time for receiving a settlement check may vary depending on the applicable administrative procedures and the case's value. Once you reach a settlement agreement, the insurer will perform audit checks and issue a settlement check to your attorney. Then, there are additional steps before the attorney credits money to your account. Never hesitate to discuss this process and what to expect with a trusted New Jersey personal read more

If you have been injured in New Jersey due to another party's negligence, you can file an injury claim to seek recovery for the resulting losses and injuries. However, the timeframe within which to do it is limited. This is because New Jersey's statute of limitations for bringing personal injury claims is set to two years from the date of the injury. If you miss the deadline, you severely limit your options for seeking compensation. It is critical to hire a New Jersey personal injury attorney to help handle your case within these important timelines read more

Whether you have a personal injury claim in New York, New Jersey, or Florida, you need to show negligence and must file a claim within a certain amount of time. To file a claim, you need to understand the state law where the claim is being filed. Each state has established guidelines for submitting a claim and filing lawsuits that involve personal injury. Personal injury can include negligence related to car accidents, medical malpractice, construction incidents, slip-and-falls, and dog bites. Reach out to an experienced fall injury lawyer from read more

Injuries can happen anywhere, and when a serious injury happens when you are at your job, the situation can be especially stressful. In some cases, workers might worry that they will be fired if they cannot perform their jobs after a short-term or long-term injury. In some scenarios, these fears come true, after an injury heightens the emotional and financial challenges workers face. Fortunately, injury laws in New York have been designed to protect the worker who has been injured on the job. If you believe you have been wrongfully fired, speak with read more