There are many ways an accident can happen. When it is due to a party’s negligence and someone becomes injured, this is known as a personal injury accident. These situations can often be life-altering. Many times, victims of these accidents want to hold the negligent party responsible for their injuries. This can be done through […]

Stathis & Leonardis is proud to announce that on March 28, 2019, Attorney Nicholas Leonardis won a $1.4 million settlement for a client who was struck by a car. In September 2016, a Rutgers University student was jogging on the University’s Busch Campus and was struck by a vehicle in the crosswalk. She suffered from […]

Walking is an everyday activity. While pedestrians should be careful at all times, accidents can happen. This may be due to their own actions or due to those of another party. If a pedestrian becomes hurt because of a motor vehicle, the driver may be held responsible. When a person is injured in a personal […]

Unfortunately, car accidents can be a common occurrence. They can happen anywhere, at any time, to anyone. Every driver on the road has an obligation to drive responsibly. This ensures their safety as well as that of those around them on the road. However, people are subject to human error and can make a mistake […]

Car accidents, no matter how small or large, can be very chaotic and stressful situations to be involved in. They often cause a great deal of panic. However, it is important for those involved in an accident to stay calm and remain focused during this time. This is because, after an accident, certain steps should […]

Accidents can happen as a result of many different situations. Sometimes, they are a result of the individual’s own fault. Other times, they may happen as a result of another person’s neglect to provide the lawful standard of care. A personal injury accident happens when a person becomes harmed at the expense of another’s negligence. […]

All drivers are obligated to follow the rules of the road. When they do not, accidents can happen and people can become seriously injured or even die. Negligent driving behaviors can not only put the driver themselves but also put everyone else on the road in danger and at risk. There are several violations of […]

If a person is injured because of another party’s negligence, they may wish to pursue a personal injury lawsuit. A personal injury case works to hold a negligent party liable for injuries that happen as a result of their negligence. There are cases in which people may wait to bring a lawsuit against a negligent […]

In the state of New Jersey, car insurance policies offer a “no-fault” coverage. This is known as Personal Injury Protection (PIP). This protection exists to cover any immediate medical expenses and wages that are lost by an individual involved in an automobile accident. New Jersey offers a $15,000 insurance minimum in PIP benefits and a […]

People go into work every day expecting it to be the same as the day before. They run through their typical routine and go home at the end of the day. People do not usually think about what would happen if they were involved in an accident and injured at work. Regardless of what an […]