Injuries can happen anywhere. This is especially true of injuries sustained in trip and fall accidents. Although it is important to be vigilant of slip and fall hazards throughout the year, it is also important to be aware of the increased hazards that come with each season. For example, many New Jerseyans spend their summers on boats and beaches, where the risk of slipping on a wet ramp or dock is present. There are certain slip and fall risks that accompany the fall and winter as well, many of which are weather-related. If you or a loved one are injured in an accident, it is important that you become familiar with the personal injury claim process so you know how to proceed with your claim. After receiving appropriate medical care for your injury, contact an experienced personal injury attorney to…Read More
When you hear about injury victims seeking compensation for their losses, you probably hear about them seeking compensation for their pain and suffering alongside other damages, like medical bills and lost wages. What is pain and suffering? Unlike the other types of damages an individual may seek after an accident, what actually constitutes “pain and suffering” is not immediately obvious. Pain and suffering damages are the intangible damages that a victim suffers after an injury. They can cover a variety of needs, both physical and mental. If you have been injured in an accident, you could be entitled to compensation for your pain and suffering. Find out more by speaking with an experienced New Jersey personal injury attorney. What Is Pain And Suffering? Pain and suffering can cover all of your needs that are not covered by other types of…Read More
Summer is here, and that means that it is time to break out the motorcycles, jet skis, ATVs, and other recreational vehicles that make being outdoors in the summer fun. Before you get on your motorcycle for a ride, make sure you take the proper safety precautions to prevent an accident. Although you can never eliminate the possibility of being injured in a motorcycle accident, you can significantly lower your risk of an accident by taking the following steps: Always wear a helmet. Wearing a helmet can greatly reduce your chance of suffering a blow to your head, which could be dangerous or even fatal. Obey posted traffic signals. This includes speed limits. Speeding can increase your risk of being involved in an accident. Never drink and drive. Alcohol inhibits your judgement, your perception, and your reaction time. If you…Read More
When an individual is injured in an accident, he or she is often eligible to file a personal injury claim to recover monetary compensation for his or her expenses. In most cases, an adult victim has two years from the date of his or her injury to file a personal injury claim. This two-year period is known as the statute of limitations, after which he or she is no longer entitled to file a claim. But when a child is injured, the rules are a little bit different. For a minor victim, this two-year period does not begin until his or her eighteenth birthday, effectively giving a child who is injured until his or her twentieth birthday to file a personal injury claim against the negligent party. If Your Child Is Injured In An Accident You need to be your…Read More
Slip and fall injuries are some of the most common injuries that can occur. Slip and fall hazards are everywhere – a recently-mopped floor, a cracked sidewalk, a wet dock, a broken step, or even an outdoor hazard covered by leaves or a tarp can create a risk for falling and sustaining a life-changing injury. If you have been injured in a slip or a fall, you may be entitled to seek monetary compensation for your expenses through a personal injury claim. This type of claim is made against the negligent party, which is usually the owner of the property where your injury occurred in slip and fall cases. This is because property owners are required to safely maintain their properties and do all that they can to eliminate any hazards that visitors may face when on the property. Possible…Read More
When you are in a car accident, you might feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to do. Car accidents can be terrifying and potentially lead to life-long impairments and significant bills. If you are injured or your car is damaged, you might also find yourself facing the prospect of filing an insurance claim. After any car accident, it is important that you take the follow steps. These steps not only put your health and safety at risk, but they lay the groundwork you will need for a successful personal injury claim if you decide to file one. 1. Check On All Other Parties And Call 911 If it is safe to exit your car, check on all other parties involved in the accident. If anybody appears to need emergency medical attention, dial 911 immediately to have an ambulance sent to…Read More
Yes. In New Jersey, a dog’s owner is legally liable for all damage the dog inflicts upon a victim, even if the dog has never bitten anybody or displayed aggressive tendencies toward humans. This is written into New Jersey’s dog bite statute, N.J.S.A. 4:19-16. There are certain circumstances under which you might not be held liable, though. For a dog bite victim to successfully recover money through a personal injury claim, he or she must be able to prove the following: He or she was bitten by the dog he or she claims to have been bitten by. The bite occurred while the victim was in a public place or lawfully on the dog’s owner’s property. Liability for dog bites, like other personal injuries, is determined by identifying the negligent party. When a dog bites a lawful visitor to its…Read More
As graduation approaches for so many of New Jersey’s seniors, it seems appropriate for many to beg their parents for a party to celebrate their newest accomplishment. While this may seem like a harmless idea, when parents agree to allow their children to throw a party at their home it can quickly turn into a bad situation for everyone involved once alcohol is introduced. When a parent allows minors who are under the New Jersey legal drinking age of 21 to partake in alcohol consumption on their property, they, along with the minors, could be facing substantial legal and financial consequences. As to the minors, caught drinking underage on the premises, the standard charge is a violation of the 2C:33-15 (possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages by persons under legal age) and should not be taken lightly. This offense can…Read More
As a homeowner or business owner, you have what is known as premises liability for your property. That means that you are responsible for properly maintaining your property to prevent injury-causing accidents for individuals who visit your property. Examples Of Injuries For Which A Property Owner May Be Held Liable Premises liability covers a wide range of potential injuries that a homeowner may be held responsible for. Some examples of these injuries include: Any injuries sustained in a slip or fall due to a wet, ice-covered, or broken walking surface. This type of hazard can range from a snow-covered path that has not been properly cleared to a broken sidewalk. Injuries sustained in a pool or other body of water on the property. Injuries caused by poorly-secured or falling objects. Dog bites that occur on private property or in a…Read More
A wrongful death is any death that occurs as a result of an accident that the victim did not cause. This can include, but is not limited to, a car accident, a slip or a fall, or a case of medical malpractice. When a wrongful death occurs, the victim’s close family members may be entitled to file a wrongful death claim to seek monetary compensation for the financial losses associated with his or her death. These can include: Funeral expenses Medical care following the accident that caused his or her death The deceased’s projected earnings and contribution to his or her household The support, companionship, and guidance the deceased offered to his or her family The day to day contributions the deceased made to his or her household. This can include cooking, cleaning, or managing the home. A wrongful death…Read More
