Blog: Personal Injury

Who Pays the Bills? Navigating Compensation After a New Jersey Uber/Lyft Accident

Jan 2, 2025

Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft have become a convenient transportation option for many New Jersey residents. However, the rise in rideshare usage has also led to a spike in accidents involving these vehicles. If you're injured in a Understanding Rideshare Accident Liability in New Jersey Rideshare accidents differ from traditional car accidents because they involve multiple parties, including the rideshare company, the driver, and potentially other drivers. Determining liability is a crucial firs...

Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit in New Jersey: What You Need to Know About Statute of Limitations

Dec 5, 2024

When life takes an unexpected turn due to an accident or injury caused by someone else’s negligence, knowing your rights and understanding the legal process is essential. Filing a What Is the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Lawsuits in New Jersey? The statute of limitations is the legal deadline for filing a lawsuit. In New Jersey, most personal injury cases have a two year statute of limitations from the date of injury. Thi...

Injured in a New Jersey Highway Accident? Here’s How to Get the Compensation You Deserve

Oct 7, 2024

Highways in New Jersey, such as the Garden State Parkway and the New Jersey Turnpike, are busy roads where accidents are unfortunately common. When car crashes occur on these high-speed roads, they often result in serious injuries, leaving victims dealing with physical, emotional, and financial challenges. If you’ve been injured in a This blog will guide you through the steps you should take, from filing a car accident claim to working with a persona...

Navigating Burn Injury Lawsuits in New Jersey: When Can You File a Claim?

Apr 17, 2024

Burn injuries can be life-altering, leading to long-term or permanent scarring, disfigurement, disability, and a host of emotional and financial challenges. The aftermath often requires extensive medical treatment, rehabilitation, and sometimes ongoing care. If you've suffered a burn injury in New Jersey and are considering seeking compensation, understanding your legal rights and the process is vital. At Camili & Capo, PA, we specialize in helping Understanding Burn Injury Lawsuits in New Jersey Burn injurie...

How Long You Have to Report An Accident To The Insurance Company In NJ

May 10, 2023

If you’ve been involved in a motor vehicle accident in New Jersey, you may wonder how long you have to report your accident if you and the other motorists involved did not call law enforcement or your insurance companies at the scene of the crash. Timely reporting an accident you’ve been involved in to the authorities and to your insurance company is often necessary to getting the benefits and compensation you are entitled to fro...

Differences Between Catastrophic and Personal Injury Cases

Mar 22, 2023

There are a few distinct differences between catastrophic injury cases and other Injury Type There are differences among the injury types of each case. A personal injury case may include a wide range of injuries, including broken bones, bruises, or whiplash. A catastrophic injury case includes more severe injuries, like temporary or permanent paralysis or Recovery Time There are also big differences between the recovery time of each injury type. The recovery tim...

How To Start A Personal Injury Claim in New Jersey

Nov 23, 2022

If you’ve been injured in an accident that may have been caused by someone else, you may be wondering what you should do to start your What To Do At The Accident Scene At the scene of the accident, you should report the accident and your injuries to the appropriate parties. For example, in a motor vehicle accident, you would contact the local police department or file an accident report with the New Jerse...

9 Questions to Ask Your Personal Injury Lawyer

Aug 27, 2021

Suffering a Before hiring a personal injury lawyer, here are nine important questions to ask. What Is Your Experience? Personal injury lawyers come with a wide range of experience and training. You want to choose a personal injury lawyer who specifically has experience in your area of law. Personal injury cases may include How Do You Charge? You’ll also want to ask about how any potential lawyers charge. Many personal injur...