When you file a personal injury claim in New Jersey, facts and evidence are at the heart of your case. But sometimes, the details are complex—too technical for a jury or even a judge to fully understand without help.
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When you’ve been hurt in an accident in New Jersey, one of the first questions you might ask is how much your case is worth. While every situation is different, settlements are usually based on a combination of economic and non-economic damages. Understanding how these factors are considered can help you know what to expect when negotiating with an insurance company or taking a Read more . . .

A slip on a wet floor. A collision at a busy intersection. In an instant, life can change dramatically. Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are among the most serious and life-altering injuries a person can experience. They can lead to permanent loss of mobility, chronic pain, and long-term medical needs.
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You got hurt at work. You followed the rules, reported the injury, and expected your medical bills and lost wages would be covered. But instead of approval, you received a denial letter. Now what?

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If you're facing mounting debt, endless calls from creditors, or the threat of lawsuits, bankruptcy may be your only way out. But for many people in New Jersey, filing for bankruptcy isn’t about giving up—it’s about getting back on track. The process might seem intimidating at first, but understanding each step can bring clarity and peace of mind.

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Negotiating Business Contracts: Tips for Small Business Owners in NJ

Small business owners will enter numerous contracts during their time in operation. To protect themselves and facilitate smoother relationships with clients, vendors, and other partners, owners should familiarize themselves with best practices for negotiating contracts. 

Understand the Basics of a Business Contract

First, small business owners should familiarize themselves with the basics of business contracts, including what can create a legally binding contract: offer, acceptance, and consideration. Knowing how to make a contract can help business owners avoid inadvertently entering a binding agreement.

Small businesses may enter various types of agreements, such as vendor contracts, purchase agreements, master services agreements, independent contractor agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and joint venture agreements.
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Grounds for a Personal Injury Claim in New Jersey

Suffering an injury can be a life-altering experience, leaving you with physical pain, emotional stress, and financial burdens. Whether you’ve been injured in a car crash, slip-and-fall, or another incident, it’s important to understand what qualifies as a valid personal injury claim. Learning the legal grounds that make a claim possible is critical to pursuing compensation for your injuries. 

Negligence As a Common Foundation of Personal Injury Claims

Many New Jersey personal injury claims stem from allegations of negligence. Negligence happens when a person or business fails to exercise reasonable care, resulting in harm to someone else.
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How Is Pain & Suffering Calculated in Personal Injury Cases?

If someone else injures you through their negligence or misconduct, you may have legal grounds to demand compensation for your tangible expenses, such as your medical bills and lost wages. But you can also file a claim to cover your non-tangible losses, like your pain and suffering. Unlike losses with clear dollar amounts, you will need to perform some complex calculations to figure out the amount you deserve for your pain and suffering. Let our personal injury attorneys at The Cassidy Law Firm LLC walk you through the process.

How Do You Define Pain and Suffering in Legal Terms?

In personal injury law, “pain and suffering” refers to the physical discomfort and emotional distress you experience due to an injury, which can include both the immediate pain from the injury itself and any ongoing distress that results afterward, such as emotional turmoil, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, anxiety and depression, sleep disturbances, and PTSD symptoms.
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The Legal Process of Claiming Compensation for Wrongful Death

The unexpected loss of a loved one can devastate anyone, but when their death results from someone else's negligence or wrongful act, you deserve justice. No amount of money can make up for the loss of their life, but a wrongful death claim can provide financial stability and a sense of closure for you and your family. 

What Qualifies as a Wrongful Death Case?

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What Types of Damages Can I Recover in a Personal Injury Lawsuit?

If you’ve recently suffered an injury in an accident, questions are likely racing through your mind. Medical bills pile up fast, time away from work hurts your income, and emotional stress starts to take a toll. It’s a lot happening at once. How are you ever going to recover from this?

Most people don’t know what they’re entitled to – or how to put words to everything they’ve lost. At The Cassidy Law Firm LLC, our personal injury lawyers talk to people in Shrewsbury every day who feel overwhelmed and are taking a significant financial hit.
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Understanding Your Rights After a Dog Bite Incident in NJ

Dog bites can leave victims with severe injuries, including broken bones, lacerations, and infections. If someone else’s dog bit and injured you in New Jersey, it’s crucial that you understand your rights when it comes to seeking compensation for your injuries and the laws that could impact that compensation.

Strict Liability in NJ Dog Bite Cases

While some states use a “one-bite” rule for dog bite injury cases, New Jersey is not one of them. States with one-bite rules prevent dog owners from being liable for injuries caused by the first time their dog bites someone. The idea behind them is that dog owners should only be liable for injuries caused by their dogs if they knew or should have known that their dog was dangerous.
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