In January 2022, Governor Murphy signed into law the New Jersey Insurance Fair Conduct Act (IFCA). The IFCA lets persons who make uninsured motorist/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) claims sue for bad faith conduct by New Jersey auto insurance companies. The IFCA enables persons who make UM/UIM claims to sue their insurance carrier in three situations: When the insurance carrier “unreasonably” denies a claim for coverage or benefits; … [Read more...] about Bad Faith Conduct by New Jersey Auto Insurance Companies to Be Punished
New Jersey Truck Accident Attorneys
The New Jersey Turnpike runs between New York City and Philadelphia. Rt. 80 heads west from the George Washington Bridge. Rt. 287 can take you from central New Jersey to New York State. These and other roadways in New Jersey shuttle large and small trucks throughout the state and into the rest of the country. And truck accidents can happen. People injured in those accidents need the help of experienced New Jersey truck accident attorneys. Do … [Read more...] about New Jersey Truck Accident Attorneys
New Jersey Big Rig Accident Attorneys
Large trucks, such as big rigs, cross New Jersey’s highways and roads daily. Big rigs, also known as semi-trucks, 18-wheelers or tractor-trailers, carry large loads of freight across the state. And they can get into motor vehicle accidents for many reasons. Therefore, if a New Jersey big rig accident injures you, contact experienced New Jersey big rig accident attorneys to help you. How Do New Jersey Big Rig Accidents Happen? There are many … [Read more...] about New Jersey Big Rig Accident Attorneys
Mandatory Non-Binding Arbitration in New Jersey
Under New Jersey Court Rule 4:21A, parties in certain civil cases are required to take part in mandatory, non-binding arbitration. Mandatory non-binding arbitration in New Jersey can lead to early resolution of cases, saving all parties' attorneys’ fees and other costs. Of course, not all cases are resolved by the arbitrator. But once an arbitrator issues a decision, even if initially rejected by a party, it can serve as a guidepost for parties … [Read more...] about Mandatory Non-Binding Arbitration in New Jersey
NADA Show 2022
Schiller, Pittenger & Galvin, P.C., New Jersey Auto Dealer Attorneys Attend the National Automobile Dealers Association Convention in Las Vegas, NV Attorneys Craig Heller, Ted Schiller, Joe Fuirita, and Tom Russomano (pictured below), attended the NADA Show 2022, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The convention took place on March 10th through March 13th. The NADA Show 2022 is the automobile industry’s premier trade show. Its expo, … [Read more...] about NADA Show 2022