Posts by Gregg Williams

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation requiring ride-sharing services to show additional identification after the March 2019 brutal murder of a University of South Carolina student police say got into the car of an Uber impersonator. “Sami’s Law,” which will take effect in March 2020, will mandate that rideshare drivers to comply with the…

Gregg Williams recently obtained a settlement at mediation for a client who was injured on his way to work when his vehicle was struck by a tractor trailer. Our client had severe preexisting degeneration in both his neck and back before the accident. The accident aggravated our clients degenerative arthritis causing increased neck and back…

With Labor Day Weekend fast approaching everyone is excited about end of summer barbeques, picnics, and spending the long holiday weekend down the shore. Whether on the beach, or having lunch at your favorite outdoor restaurant, umbrellas are everywhere you look. While seemingly harmless, umbrellas are often left unsecured, unlocked, or otherwise erected in an…

File a Claim against the Driver’s Insurance If the driver who was driving the vehicle that you were a passenger in were at least in part at fault for causing the motor vehicle accident, you have the legal right to file the claim against the driver’s insurance policy. This allows the passenger to receive financial…

How to Best Protect your Legal Rights If you suffer a job-related injury File an Accident Report It is best to report any accident in which you’re involved on the job, whether or not you believe you’re injured. Filing an incident report immediately protects you if you don’t experience symptoms until weeks or even months…

“How to Choose an Attorney Best for You” Certified: Less than 2% of all attorneys in New Jersey are Certified Civil Trial Attorneys-Gregg A. Williams is one of those who has this prestigious distinction. A certified attorney is best to represent you in a personal injury case as they are the most experienced trial attorneys…

According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 70,000 pedestrians are injured in motor vehicle accidents each year while approximately 5,000 are killed. Children between the ages of five and nine are most likely to be struck by a vehicle. Not only are children small and difficult to see, but they also act unpredictably and erratically.…

Wrongful death claims are distinct from personal injury lawsuits because personal injury suits are brought by the victim. But in the case of a wrongful death, the victim is unable to receive his or her just compensation. A wrongful death lawsuit is technically brought by the decedent’s estate or heirs—namely his or her spouse and…

Getting hurt in a slip and fall isn’t something that is ever planned. When the unexpected happens, you may be scared and confused. Here’s what’s best to do after a slip and fall accident. 1. It’s Best to Seek Medical Attention Not only is medical attention critical for your safety, but it’s also the first step…

1. Stop. As soon as it’s safe to do so, stop your vehicle.  2. Call the Police. You may be required to call the police if anyone has been injured, and it’s always best to have an officer at the scene in any case. 3. Be Careful What You Say. Statements you make at the…