Category Archive: Personal Injury

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

Accidents can happen anywhere, including on someone else's property. In many cases, a property owner is responsible for the injuries resulting from a slip and fall or another type of incident. But what happens when an accident occurs on an easement? Who is responsible for the injuries and damages that result from such an accident? When the concept of easements arises in injury cases, it can cause complications regarding property owners' liability. It is especially crucial to consult a New Jersey slip-and-fall attorney in such situations.

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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

Getting hurt while working on someone's property is unfortunately not an uncommon occurrence. Whether on private or commercial premises, individuals often find themselves facing injuries that can have significant and lasting consequences. The pressing question that arises in such situations is whether the property owner is liable for these injuries. In general, property owners are liable for injuries when they are negligent and their negligence leads to injuries. However, these cases are not always clear-cut. This means that if someone gets hurt 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 attorney from Varcadipane & 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 job 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

The cosmetic industry is a multi-billion dollar chain of commerce that relies on consumers to purchase and use products directly on their skin - often multiple times per day. Although most products are carefully vetted through a series of safety and quality checks, this is not always the case. While the FDA states that it is the company’s legal responsibility to ensure the safety of its products, sometimes, they fail to do so. In some instances, products are misbranded, omitting important information from their labels and marketing. In other read more

New Jersey construction sites are amongst the most dangerous in the nation. In the construction industry, falls accounted for 805 deaths and 211,640 non-fatal injuries (requiring time off work), in 2020 alone. In fact, falls account for one-third (1/3) of preventable, non-fatal injuries. Any instance of a construction worker falling from a significant height will most likely result in serious injuries or death. If you or a loved one have suffered from a fall on a construction site, you may be entitled to compensation. The legal team at Varcadipane & read more