Frequently Asked Questions
The New Jersey personal injury lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. want to ensure that any concerns you have regarding personal injury litigation are addressed promptly and answered fully. In order to help clear up any minor concerns you may have, we have provided these frequently asked questions. Please continue to check back regularly, as we will be updating this page on a periodic basis.
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- What happens if I am successful in pursuing both a Workers' Compensation claim and a Third Party claim?
- What if the accident was my own fault?
- What type of duty does the General Contractor owe to workers on the construction site?
- If I bring a claim as a result of a Construction Site accident, who will typically be named as a defendant?
- What is the difference between a Workers' Compensation claim and a Third Party claim?
- Am I entitled to make a claim as a result of my injuries sustained while working on a construction site?
- What does my lawyer do when I'm involved in an accident?
- If I am injured, what should I do if the other person's insurance company contacts me?
- Who will pay my medical bills?
- What does "Underinsurance Coverage" mean?
- Are there any other changes under the new law that I should know about?
- Is it possible to change my "Limitation on Lawsuit" selection?
- Other than myself, is anyone else subject to my selection of a Tort Threshold option?
- I just had an accident. If I selected the "Limitation on Lawsuit" option, do I have a case?
- What does the term "Tort Threshold" mean?
- What is the difference between the "Standard Policy" and the "Basic Policy"?
- What is the Automobile Cost Reduction Act and how does it effect me?
- What is PIP and How Does it Work or How Does Insurance Pay My Medical Bills in a Car Accident?
- How does the "Statute of Limitations" effect me?
- Will my settlement monies be taxable?
- Will I have to go to court?
- How long will my case take?
- How much is my case worth?
- Do I really have a case?
- Can I re-open a case after it has settled?
- What if I am injured in an automobile accident, but I do not have health insurance?
- What should I do if I am involved in an accident?
- What is a "Certified Civil Trial Attorney"?

