Despite ample laws protecting the people, negligent business owners, landowners and governments cause serious injuries almost constantly. They maintain their properties poorly, fail to address problems and, eventually, contribute to catastrophic, life-changing...
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What are some causes of elevator malfunctions?
Millions of people board elevators at work, in stores or in residential buildings each day without incident, so it may not seem like an elevator could present a serious danger of personal injury. However, due to negligence on the part of some property owners or...
Falls the top cause of injury-related death among older adults
As an older adult, you may have risk factors that make you more likely to fall when environmental hazards present themselves. Many people within your age group lack the strength, flexibility and balance that younger Americans have. If you count yourself among them,...
Workers’ Compensation And Lawsuit Limitations
Most employers in New Jersey are required to provide workers’ compensation benefits to injured employees with nearly no regard to fault for the accident/injuries. In exchange for this benefit, workers’ compensation laws prohibit workers from suing their employers for...
What is a wrongful death?
Wrongful death refers to a death that should not have happened and which would not have occurred but for someone else’s actions. In other words, someone died “before their time” because of someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing. Wrongful death also refers to the...
How long do personal injury cases take?
You deserve quick justice. The parties opposing you have a right to a full review of the facts. The balance between these two concerns would be a major factor in determining the length of your case. As explained on FindLaw, these cases take many forms, but have a...
What are possible consequences of falls?
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in every five falls results in a serious injury, so slipping and falling is not a matter to take lightly. While some people may walk away from a fall without any ill effects, for some people,...
Did someone’s attractive nuisance injure your child?
Like all parents, you look out for your child's interests. While you likely trust yourself to keep your son or daughter safe, you may not put much faith in your neighbors. Unfortunately, if those who live near you have trampolines, swimming pools and other attractive...
Are shopping carts dangerous?
Going shopping is probably a task you do not mind doing and may even look forward to. You probably never think that it could be dangerous. However, many people each year suffer injuries when in retail environments. One of the biggest risks, especially for children,...
Why is falling so dangerous for seniors?
Slipping and falling can inflict serious injury and negatively damage the health of a person, perhaps for a long time. In particular, senior citizens are at greater risk of falling and suffering life-altering consequences. While some seniors die after suffering a...