Blog: Auto Accidents

Kenneth Andres Ranks In The Top 20 New Jersey Verdicts In 2017

Jan 28, 2019

In 2018, there were about 1.34 million certified lawyers throughout the United States. How do you choose the right law office to represent you when you’ve been injured? Sometimes, it’s a matter of understanding the attorney’s strengths, experience, and record of achievements. 2017: Top Verdicts in New Jersey Andres, Berger & Tran In 2017, one of our cases reached a record-breaking The $1.7 million settlement reached number 19 on the top 20 verdicts...

Keep Tabs on Injuries Following a Car Accident

Sep 10, 2018

Many people tend to overlook the importance of being checked out by a doctor following a An unfortunate truth is that an In a recent opinion article written by Childers, she explains how she has been away from the show since the beginning of July due to a medical emergency that required surgery. It took four long days of experiencing a ferocious headache before she went to the hospital for an MRI of...

Negligence and Liability for Accidents in New Jersey

Sep 4, 2018

When an How Does New Jersey Define Negligence? Broadly defined, negligence is a behavior that breaches a person’s duty to take reasonable care for other people. Individuals do not always have a duty to take reasonable care for others, so the circumstances surrounding your specific accident defines whether negligence occurred. When injury is the result of a Contact New Jersey’s Most Trusted Accident Attorneys at Andres, Berger & Tran Today With a combined 70 years of...

Options For Victims Injured as a Passenger in Car Accident in New Jersey

Aug 7, 2018

It is devastating to be seriously injured as a passenger in a What Are Third-Party Claims? Third-party insurance claims are initiated by someone who doesn’t own the policy. As a passenger in the vehicle, you’ll likely need to make a third-party claim against either the other vehicle’s driver’s policy or the driver’s policy of the vehicle you were riding in. If you are struggling to cover ongoing medical expenses, then it is possible to...

Several Children Injured After School Buses Collide in New Jersey

Jul 23, 2018

Victims who have been injured in Serious School Bus Collision in Burlington County, New Jersey Officials are saddened to report several students and school staff were Emergency responders quickly identified at least 24 patients that needed to be brought to a local hospital for treatment. At least 21 of the injured victims were children, and three were adult staff members and bus drivers. An investigation has been launched to determine what caused this...

Parking Lot Accidents and Distracted Driving

Jan 3, 2018

The National Safety Council (NSC) estimates that one in nine drivers are distracted on the road—and two out of three are distracted in parking lots. Here’s what everyone who crosses a parking lot should know about parking lot crashes and distracted driving: Over 50,000 Over 60,000 people are injured in parking lot accidents each year, and about 500 are killed. An NSC poll found that 66 percent of drivers say they make phone calls...

Is Drowsy Driving Considered Negligent Behavior?

Dec 20, 2017

Incredibly, 60 percent of adults in the United States have admitted to driving while drowsy. It may be hard to believe, but experts argue that drowsy driving is just as dangerous as Frequently reported symptoms of drowsy driving are trouble focusing, excessive yawning, drifting from your lane, heavy eyelids, bobbing your head, hitting the side strip and an inability to remember the last stretch of road you just drove. If you start experiencing these...

How to Deal With Insurance Adjusters After an NJ Car Accident

Dec 13, 2017

When a This kind of reliance, however, can end up hurting your claim for compensation. While it’s important to work with your adjuster—or to choose an experienced New Jersey car accident lawyer who can communicate on your behalf—it’s also important to do so in a way that preserves and supports your claim for compensation. Here’s how: 1. Report the accident immediately. Most car insurance policies have very short time limits for reporting a claim...

Filing a Car Accident Lawsuit in NJ for Head Injuries

Dec 6, 2017

A Every driver on New Jersey roads has a duty to use reasonable care behind the wheel. When a driver fails to do so, serious injuries may result. If you’re thinking about filing a 1. See a doctor. If you’ve been in a car accident and are now suffering the effects of a potential head injury, see a doctor as soon as possible. The sooner your injury is diagnosed, the sooner you can...

Winter Driving Safety Tips

Nov 29, 2017

NJ roads can be treacherous even in the best weather conditions due to traffic congestion. During the wintertime, when roadways are frequently covered with ice and snow, it is critical that motorists use caution. One wrong move while driving could be catastrophic and result in significant injuries and property damage. That’s why you should consider the following winter driving safety tips: Charge Your Battery Don’t Forget Your Cell Phone Clear Snow Off Your Car Don’t...