Personal Injury
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Construction Worker Suffers Catastrophic Brain Injury When Debris Chute Collapses
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Long debris chutes are commonplace at large-scale construction and demolition sites. Typically made of steel or plastic, these tubes might run for several stories from a structure’s exterior to a receptacle on the ground. Though these chutes should be strong enough to withstand adverse conditions and heavy objects rumbling through them, there are instances where
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Symptoms of Internal Organ Damage After an Accident
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A car crash or other major accident can result in blunt trauma to various parts of the body, which in turn can result in damage to internal organs. The symptoms of internal organ damage can be hard to spot, as they can vary widely depending on the severity and location of the impact. Delayed recognition
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Common Signs of Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse
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Entrusting an elder relative to a nursing home or other assisted living facility is a hard decision that is often accompanied by anxiety. You cannot exercise daily supervision over how they are treated, so you necessarily rely on what they tell you when you speak with them by phone or on visits. However, there is
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Understanding the Limits of New Jersey’s Strict Liability Dog Bite Statute
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U.S. laws vary greatly about dog owners’ liability for injuries the animal inflicts on other people. Many states impose strict liability, which means an owner is automatically responsible if the attack occurs on public property, or on private property as long as the victim was not trespassing. New Jersey follows this rule, but there is
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How the Ongoing Storm Doctrine Affects Landowner’s Liability for Not Clearing Snow and Ice
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Commercial property owners and managers must keep their premises and public walkways free of snow and ice accumulation. This is part of a landowner’s general duty to exercise ordinary, reasonable care to protect visitors and other people who may be expected on the premises. However, winter storms often pose unique circumstances. A frequently encountered question
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Determining Who Is at Fault for a Rear-End Collision
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A rear-end car accident occurs when one vehicle collides with the back of another, usually after the lead driver has slowed or come to a halt. These are among the most common types of collisions on the road and can result in serious injuries. In a lawsuit seeking damages, fault is usually placed on the
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Who May Be Liable for Injuries in a School Bus Accident?
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We entrust our children’s safety to school bus drivers and operators, depending on them to exercise proper care. But school bus accidents can and do happen. When injuries result, parents need to take prompt and decisive action to make the people and entities responsible pay the damages that are appropriate. School bus accidents can be the
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Why So Many Auto Accidents Occur at Night
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While nighttime driving accounts for only about one-fourth of all hours driven, 50 percent of the nation’s traffic deaths happen at night, according to the National Safety Council. Driving at night comes with increased risks, even when you’re on familiar roads. The potential for accidents increases as winter approaches and the nights grow longer. There
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Fatal Paramus Supermarket Accident Shows Dangers Lying in Wait in Parking Lots
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Parking lots can be dangerous places, especially for shoppers walking to or from their vehicles. A recent fatal pedestrian accident at a New Jersey supermarket serves as a stark illustration. On Labor Day at about 1 pm, an 81-year-old man was driving his large SUV through the lot at ShopRite of Paramus when he struck
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Who Is Liable if You Trip and Fall on a Sidewalk Outside a Residence?
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Each year, thousands of people are injured on public sidewalks, usually by slipping or tripping and falling. A key question that arises is who is liable for the victim’s damages. In New Jersey, the answer often depends on whether the sidewalk is next to a commercial or residential property. It is settled New Jersey law
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Common Causes of Bus Accidents and What to Do if You’re in One
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Riding the bus to work or another destination allows you to relax and take your mind off the road. Unfortunately, though, you are not in a protective bubble. Buses often get into traffic accidents. Across the country dozens of people are seriously injured or even killed. As a passenger, you need to be vigilant in
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How Are Damages for Pain and Suffering Measured in New Jersey?
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Damages are amounts of money that an injured person can obtain through a legal claim. There are two types damages: economic and non-economic. Economic damages (also known as special damages) are quantifiable out-of-pocket expenses, such as medical bills, lost wages and property damage. Non-economic damages (also known as general damages) are less tangible and harder