What Is Seat Belt Syndrome in Children After a Car Accident?
Your child walked away from the crash. No broken bones, no cuts, nothing on the outside to suggest anything is wrong. A day or two later they are doubled over with stomach pain that will not go away. What is seat belt syndrome? It is the pattern of internal injuries a lap or shoulder belt […]
Who Is at Fault in a Rear-End Collision in New Jersey?
You were stopped, or slowing down, and the car behind you did not stop in time. Who is at fault in a rear-end collision in New Jersey? Almost always, it is the driver who hit you from behind. That presumption is strong, but it is not automatic, and there are specific situations where it shifts, […]
Can You Get a Concussion Without Hitting Your Head in a Car Accident?
The airbag never deployed. Your car has a scuff on the bumper and not much else. Two days later you cannot remember what you had for breakfast, and a headache that started as background noise has taken over everything. Can you get a concussion without hitting your head in a car accident? Yes. The brain […]
Is It Worth Getting an Attorney for a Car Accident in New Jersey?
The bumper is dented, your neck is a little stiff, and the other driver’s insurance company has already called twice asking for a statement. Is it worth getting an attorney for a car accident like this, or does hiring one turn a fender bender into something bigger than it needs to be? The honest answer […]
What Is Negligent Entrustment in New Jersey and Pennsylvania?
A friend borrows your car for the night. He seemed fine when he left. An hour later, he hits another driver head on, and it comes out that he had been drinking most of the evening before he ever asked for the keys. The other driver’s lawyer is not just going after your friend. He […]
My Car Was Hit by a Stolen Vehicle: Who Pays in New Jersey?
The other car ran the stop sign, hit your rear quarter panel, and kept going. When the police pulled the plate, it came back reported stolen two days earlier. Your car was hit by a stolen vehicle, and now you are staring at a repair estimate wondering whose insurance is supposed to cover it. In […]
I Was a Passenger in a Car Accident: Who Do I Sue in New Jersey?
You were riding in someone else’s car, the crash was not your doing, and now you have an ER bill and a phone full of missed calls from adjusters. A passenger in a car accident in New Jersey can bring a claim against the driver of either vehicle, or against both. Your medical bills usually […]
Summer Car Accidents in South Jersey: Staying Safe on the Way Down the Shore
Summer in South Jersey means one thing for a lot of families: packing the car and heading down the shore. It also means our roads get more crowded and more dangerous than at any other time of year. At the Law Offices of Vincent J. Ciecka, we see a clear pattern every summer, as crashes […]
Drunk Driving Accidents on the Fourth of July in NJ: What Victims Need to Know in 2026
What Is the Most Common Cause of Fatal Accidents in New Jersey? The answer probably isn’t very surprising. Drunk driving is consistently the leading cause of fatal crashes in New Jersey, and nowhere is that more visible than over the Fourth of July weekend. The combination of holiday celebrations, open alcohol consumption, and heavy traffic […]
Workers’ Comp vs Personal Injury in NJ: Key Differences
Getting hurt at work turns your life upside down fast. Medical appointments pile up, paychecks stop coming, and suddenly you’re trying to figure out a legal system that nobody explained to you before you needed it. One of the most common questions we hear at the Law Offices of Vincent J. Ciecka is this: Do […]