Category Archive: Personal Injury

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New Jersey Supreme Court certification recognizes an attorney’s trial experience, legal knowledge, and favorable evaluations from judges and other attorneys. Certification helps you assess courtroom qualifications but does not predict results. VP Law identifies founding partner Jeffrey W. Varcadipane as a certified civil trial attorney. A Certified Civil Trial Attorney in New Jersey has met the Supreme Court of New Jersey’s standards for civil trial practice. If you have suffered a personal injury in Bergen read more

A recent pedestrian accident in Hackensack serves as a reminder of the serious dangers pedestrians face on New Jersey roadways. On October 27, 2026, a 25-year-old pedestrian was struck by a pickup truck near the intersection of Main Street and Court Street, close to the Bergen County Courthouse. The pedestrian reportedly suffered a severe head injury and was transported for medical treatment. The circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation. Pedestrian accidents can happen in seconds, but the injuries can have lifelong consequences read more

Summary: Uber and Lyft coverage in New Jersey depends on the driver’s app status. As of October 2026, state law requires liability, personal injury protection (PIP), and uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage while a driver waits for a request, then at least $1.5 million in liability coverage during a prearranged ride. That limit does not automatically pay every passenger’s medical bills or damage to the rideshare driver’s own car. A crash in Paramus, NJ, can involve more than a driver and one policy. Which insurance applies depends on read more

Summary: Delayed concussion symptoms can appear hours, days, or sometimes weeks after a Hackensack car accident, even when you did not lose consciousness. Prompt medical evaluation, careful symptom documentation, and early legal guidance can help protect both your recovery and a possible New Jersey car accident claim. A person may leave a collision feeling capable of handling insurance calls, vehicle repairs, and the trip home, only to develop a headache or mental fog later. If you are trying to understand how long after a car accident injuries can read more

Summary: A pre-existing condition usually does not by itself bar a New Jersey personal injury claim when another party’s negligence causes a new injury or worsens an existing one. The key issue is proving what changed and connecting those losses to the accident. Earlier medical records, treatment history, and current findings may help establish that connection.   A prior diagnosis does not automatically end your right to pursue a personal injury claim. If an accident caused a new injury or made an existing condition worse, the important read more

A collision near Garden State Plaza or another Paramus shopping center can seem like a minor fender-bender until injuries, disputed fault, or insurance problems appear. Drivers leaving spaces must understand the right of way when pulling out of a parking lot, while businesses may have responsibilities for reasonably safe premises. If you are searching for a parking lot accident lawyer that New Jersey residents can consult, the key question is not only who made contact, but what conduct or condition caused the crash. After a collision in Paramus, NJ, read more

Summary: A personal injury case in Hackensack may resolve in a few months through settlement or continue for a year or longer when injuries, liability, evidence, or court procedures are disputed. Medical treatment, negotiations, discovery, mediation, trial preparation, and filing deadlines all affect the timeline. The right strategy is to protect your deadline while building a complete claim. If you are trying to understand how long a personal injury case takes in Hackensack, begin by separating the time needed to resolve an insurance claim from the read more

Lawsuits are mounting against drug manufacturers alleging that popular GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, Mounjaro, and Trulicity caused permanent vision loss.  The lawsuits focus on Non-arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (NAION), a rare eye condition that can cause sudden and permanent vision loss. Nearly 100 lawsuits specifically involving NAION have been filed in New Jersey since 2025, with additional cases filed in Pennsylvania and elsewhere. Both Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly have denied the allegations of any read more