In a recent Star-Ledger article seen here, a New Jersey legislator proposed a bill requiring state attorneys and other professionals to wait at least 30 days before soliciting accident victims.  Although current NJ laws prohibit the solicitation of accident victims in person for 30 days, the bill would expand the scope of these provisions to include written or other communication on behalf of all New Jersey licensed professionals.

The public policy argument stresses the importance of keeping insurance agents from swooping in on potential lawsuit plaintiffs to secure a quick settlement.  Also, cited is the desire to not tarnish the legal profession in general.

Opponents question the bill’s constitutionality and asserts the state Supreme Court already regulates the advertisement practice of lawyers.

The measure passed the Assembly Judiciary Committee and is expected to be discussed by other New Jersey lawmaking bodies.

Persons who suffer injury or are otherwise damaged by the negligence of others and have a case pending under state negligence laws, may be eligible to receive lawsuit funding from a company which offers lawsuit loans to plaintiffs while the  lawsuit is being litigated.  The money can be used at the client’s discretion and need not be repaid if the case is unsuccessful.