The Legal Process and Why Representation Matters in Uber & Lyft Accident Claims
After an Uber or Lyft accident in Union County, NJ, many people ask: do I really need a lawyer, or can I just deal with insurance myself? The reality is that rideshare cases are some of the most complex personal injury claims because of multiple insurance layers, corporate policies, and liability disputes. Having a skilled […]
Rideshare Accident Lawyer Near Me: Your Ultimate Guide to Getting Maximum Compensation in Union County, NJ
Were you injured in an Uber or Lyft accident and wondering if you have a case worth pursuing? You’re not alone—rideshare accidents in Union County have increased by over 300% in the past five years, leaving countless passengers, drivers, and pedestrians with serious injuries and mounting medical bills. The good news? You may be entitled […]
Monmouth County Car Accident Lawyer: Why Local Experience Matters After Your Crash
Have You Been Injured in a Monmouth County Car Accident? Here’s What You Need to Know Are you dealing with mounting medical bills after a car accident on the Garden State Parkway? Are insurance adjusters pressuring you to accept a settlement that doesn’t even cover your lost wages? If you’re one of the hundreds of […]
Portnoi & Reed Car Accident Lawyers Recognized in 2025 Super Lawyers List
March 20, 2025 At Portnoi & Reed, P.C., we are more than just accident lawyers—we are your dedicated advocates when you need us most. Today, we are proud to announce a significant achievement that reflects our commitment to excellence: both of our firm’s attorneys have been recognized in the prestigious 2025 New Jersey Super Lawyers […]
A Word to the Wise About Insurance
How much insurance is too much? The short answer is you never have too much insurance. As a business entity, you literally can never be over-insured. As an individual, the same holds true. If possible, you should be carrying as much insurance as is available to you and then supplement the policy with an umbrella […]
How Much is My Case Worth?
This has to be one of the most frequently asked questions that I face in the practices of personal injury and workers’ compensation upon meeting with a new client. If my client was recently injured in an accident, the unfortunate answer, in most instances, is that we do not know yet what the full value […]
Civil v. Criminal Trial Work
As an attorney for the last 30+ years I have done mostly trial work. That is, I have spent numerous days, weeks and years in the Courtroom. The layperson has spent hours upon hours camped in front of television sets and has spent much of that time watching crime dramas. In relatively recent years a […]
Workers’ Compensation New Law Signed by the Governor of NJ
On August 22, 2024, the Governor of New Jersey signed S-2822 into law. This new law increases the cap on Workers’ Compensation attorney’s fees from the current limit of 20% to 25%, subject to judicial discretion as always. Workers’ Compensation attorneys are, in most cases, paid out of the client’s award at the time of […]
What is the difference between Comprehensive v. Collision Coverage?
The question was recently posed to me of whether Comprehensive or Collision coverage applied when a vehicle was damaged as the result of a collision with a pedestrian. In this matter the owner of the vehicle only had Comprehensive coverage. Conventional wisdom is that when a vehicle is involved in a collision with an “animal” […]
Misperceptions of Personal Injury Law and Lawyers
Much is not understood about Personal Injury Law and the lawyers who represent injured people. What are the most prevalent of those misperceptions? We will attempt to dispel some of those myths below: 1. The client has a significant responsibility in pursuing a “case”. In actuality, a client should only really be concerned about getting […]