Is compensation from the insurance company taxable?

In general, compensation for damages received through an accidental injury case, such as a traffic accident or a fall, is not subject to income tax. However, not all amounts are subject to income tax, and there are exceptions where income tax is applied. Most of the compensation received through an accident injury case is for medical expenses for physical injuries suffered as a result...Read More

Fall down Injury at a mart or shopping mall.

Mr. A, who lived in New Jersey, fell and suffered serious injuries from water standing on the floor while shopping at a famous mart. At the time, there was no warning sign, and the manager of the mart also said that he would compensate for the damage later, so he gave the manager his contact information and came home. When there was no call after a few days, when he contacted the mart...Read More

Persoanl Injury by falling.

In winter, accidents caused by ice fall frequently occur. There are cases where you can lightly hit your butt, but in severe cases, you need to be very careful because you can get serious injuries. In particular, elderly people need to be more careful because even minor injuries are not taken lightly. Then, if you have an outdoor fall accident in winter, how should you pay for the...Read More

Hit and Run accident, how to react.

Hello, Late at night, Mr. A was on his way home from work when he suddenly got rear-ended by the car behind him while waiting at a traffic light. Due to the severe pain in his back, he didn’t realize the accident had happened until later. As he checked the rear of his car through the rearview mirror, he saw the car that rear-ended him reversing and then driving away. While A was...Read More

Do I need a lawyer after a car accident?

  After a traffic accident, many people try to settle the damages through the insurance company since they reported the accident to the police and the insurance company. In some cases, the parties involved try to settle the accident through mutual agreement. However, in the latter case, there may be a risk of changing one’s mind later and not receiving proper compensation,...Read More

If a car accident occurs in another state, where can I get medical treatment and how can I get compensation?

When dealing with an accident injury, we also face unfortunate situations. For example, there are cases where clients travel to another state and get injured in accidents, but are hesitant to visit the hospital in the area where they live after returning from the trip because they are afraid of the fearful hospital costs in the United States and their insurance may not apply. In the...Read More

I slipped and fell on the sidewalk in front of the restaurant! Can I be compensated?

Q. I slipped and fell on the sidewalk in front of the restaurant! Can I be compensated? A. The building owner has a duty to keep the sidewalk in front of the restaurant unhazardous . snow, ice, or broken roads because the building owner did not fulfill its obligations; You may be entitled to compensation if you fall in front of a restaurant or other commercial building and seriously...Read More

How do I get the most out of my New Jersey car accident compensation?

How to Get the Most Compensation for a Car Accident in New Jersey New Jersey traffic accident lawyer Song Dong-ho is the accident and injury team at General Law Firm. Today I’d like to share with you what you need to know to get the most out of a car accident in New Jersey. In particular, if it is your first car accident or you are a novice driver, there are many cases where you...Read More