Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle’s tires lose contact with the road surface due to a layer of water, leading to a loss of traction and control. It can cause the vehicle to skid or slide uncontrollably, increasing the risk of accidents, especially during rainy or wet conditions. When a car loses traction due to hydroplaning, […]
Suffering an injury in an accident can dramatically alter the course of your life. Even minor injuries can result in financial hardship, an inability to work, and pain and suffering. In New Jersey, if you are injured due to the negligent actions of others, you have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit against […]
Mikita & Roccanova is pleased to announce that Senior Partner and Founder William P. Mikita, Esq. has been selected to the 2024 New Jersey Super Lawyers list. William is a certified trial attorney whose practice concentrates on complex personal injury, Workers’ Compensation law, and Social Security disability cases. He represents clients seriously injured by the […]
When you decide on a new car, you generally have the option to lease or finance it, and there are positives to each. However, if you get into a car accident, it does not matter whether you leased your vehicle or owned it; both scenarios are stressful and expensive. The following discusses the small differences […]
It can be hard to part with an older car with sentimental value, and newer ones can be expensive. Those are two reasons people keep outdated vehicles, but that might not be the safest decision. Let’s see why driving an older car can lead to more accidents. According to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration […]
Learning to drive is a rite of passage for American teenagers. The first step is obtaining a learner’s permit. Naturally, student drivers make mistakes, and some mistakes are serious enough to cause an accident. Who is liable in this situation and what happens depends on the accident’s circumstances, such as if it happened while practicing […]
Car accidents are traumatic events that can lead to a variety of injuries, and one of the most severe and life-altering consequences is burn injuries. Burns sustained in car accidents can range from minor to severe, causing long-term physical and emotional consequences for the victims. Burn injuries stemming from a car accident happen more often […]
Medical emergencies like heart attacks and seizures become even more traumatic when they lead to a car accident. The immediate priority is emergency medical assistance, and when the situation can be controlled, these drivers can recover. If your medical emergency caused a car accident and injury, the legal implications can be complicated. New Jersey allows […]
A car accident is traumatic enough, but the aftermath can add insult to injury when insurance claims are denied or providers do not offer adequate compensation. A fair settlement should cover medical expenses, property damage, and other costs related to the crash. If you are dissatisfied with the insurer’s decision, you will likely wonder if […]
Drivers who follow too closely are not leaving adequate room to stop. When this happens, the car in the back can crash into the back of the first. Rear-end collisions can be severe, particularly when the vehicles are traveling at high speeds. If the tailgating driver can swerve out of the way, they could easily […]
