While more Americans have fastened their seat belts in recent years, nationwide traffic fatalities still continue to increase. From over 39,000 in 2020, motor vehicle deaths escalated to almost 43,000 in 2021. In New Jersey, more than 1,500 unbelted vehicle occupants...
Personal Injury
Six tips for coping with the mental toll of a car accident
While a car accident can leave you with significant physical injuries that impact much of your daily living, you can’t overlook the mental toll taken on you. Those who do can find themselves struggling to get by on a daily basis, which can render any financial...
How does New Jersey’s “mode of operation” rule apply?
Being on someone else’s property, with foreign objects and unpredictable scenarios, is a slip-and-fall case waiting to happen. But when it actually happens, the victim has the burden of proof. Their premises liability claim must establish how the proprietor breached...
Damages for wrongful death in New Jersey
When a person passes away because of the wrongful act of another party, their loved ones may be able to seek compensation for their losses through a wrongful death claim. In New Jersey, the action may be brought by the deceased person’s surviving spouse or domestic...
Premises liability, attractive nuisance theory and swimming pools
Schools are out for the summer, warm weather is here and many kids will seek to cool off in swimming pools. For many families, swimming is a way to have fun and create memories, but it always comes with risks. According to the Centers for Disease Control, there are...
Six mistakes to avoid in your personal injury case
As you’re looking at the circumstances surrounding your car accident, you might be thinking that you have a clean-cut personal injury case that’s sure to result in the recovery of compensation. While it’s true that a successful claim can help you offset your damages,...
Can you sue your landlord for your slip and fall injuries?
A slip and fall injury is never expected, and its resulting damages can be completely overwhelming. If you’ve been hurt in one of these incidences, then you know that you can be dealt physical and emotional pain and suffering, and your need for medical care may...
Television tip-over accidents may be fatal
Many of us think of our televisions as fixtures in our homes, as solid and immovable as the walls. But unsteady televisions or other furniture may be dangerous and caused serious premises liability accidents suffered by guests, especially children. Tip-over accidents...
Contractor fines show fall dangers construction workers face
Construction always seems to be underway in New Jersey. Whether it is road work, residential home projects, commercial construction, improvements, repairs and maintenance, the work is plentiful. While this is a positive development in many ways, there are inherent...
Dog attacks and holding a dog owner accountable
Pets are companions, loyal to owners and often considered part of the family by most residents in New Jersey and elsewhere. While a dog is said to be man’s best friend, the reality is that dogs bite men, women and children each year. In some cases, a dog owner did not...