January 26, 2024
Analyzing the Duty to Mitigate Damages Post-Injury
Plaintiffs Have a “Duty to Mitigate” in New Jersey, Requiring Them to Minimize Damages in Order to Obtain Maximum Compensation After an Injury Due to Another Party’s Negligence. When the word “duty” arises in an injury case, it usually refers to a legal responsibility held by the defendant to act with a certain standard of