What qualifies as a permanent injury in NJ car accidents?

Death, dismemberment, significant disfigurement, displaced fractures, loss of a fetus, or permanent injury. Generally, injury to a disc, including herniate or bulging discs caused by the accident, will break the threshold.  Other injuries include cartilage tears, hip injuries, and new injuries that aggravate pre-existing medical conditions, such as degenerative disc disease and prior injuries.