November 2, 2022

If you were injured in a car accident in Nutley, NJ call the personal injury lawyers at Birkhold & Maider to file a claim.  Car accidents between two drivers can be confusing enough to navigate, so when you add in more drivers, it is not always easy to connect cause with liability.   What Causes Multi-Vehicle Accidents? Many of the same causes that lead to two-driver accidents can also lead to a multi-vehicle accident. A few of the most common causes include: Speeding Poor weather Driving under the influence Distracted driving Fatigued driving Aggressive driving Failing to…

October 14, 2022

If the law was easy to understand, then there wouldn’t be any need to hire a lawyer when you’re facing a legal challenge. Unfortunately, the law is complicated and even simple definitions can be confusing. If you’ve been hurt, then it’s important to start researching personal injury law. To get started, it’s important to know the difference between bodily injury and personal injury as they apply to personal injury lawsuits. Below, we’ll give you an overview of what each of these terms means and the differences between them. Defining Bodily Injuries Bodily injuries are defined as physical injuries…

October 11, 2022

Slips, trips, and falls occur on a daily basis. Some of these slips and falls are minor and may lead to minimal cuts and scrapes. Other falls, however, may lead to sprained or broken bones, head and neck injuries, or even traumatic brain injuries. It’s not always clear who’s responsible when slip and fall accidents occur, but finding out is important. What is a Slip and Fall or Trip and Fall Accident? A slip-and-fall accident generally occurs when a person slips on a slippery substance, like a wet floor. A trip-and-fall accident occurs when a person…

September 13, 2022

Personal Injury Claims You’ve already suffered a lot. You were physically injured, missed time off of work, had to pay medical expenses and may have even suffered property damage, as well. Now, you just want to get back on your feet financially, but you have to shell out even more on legal fees to acquire the money. How do you even begin to put a price tag on these losses? How is the value of damages in a personal injury claim calculated? Get all the answers below. Compensatory Damages: What You Lost If you want to calculate how much…

September 8, 2022

The back-to-school period sees a surge in auto accidents as extra traffic hits the road. Parents drive in the early morning and early afternoon to drop off and pick up their children, school buses travel through neighborhoods, and other people get back to normal commuting habits after summer vacation.  Here are a few of the causes of the increase in car accidents after students go back to school.  School Buses Are Back on the Road Many students take advantage of school bus services to get to and from school. School buses make frequent stops through neighborhoods to pick up…