Personal Injury
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Linden Father Claims School’s Negligence Led to Death of his Football Player Son
At every level of football, there has been concern about player safety, particularly the harmful effects of concussions and other traumatic brain injuries. Despite concussion protocol training and equipment improvements, the well-being of young players often hinges on the judgment of coaches and other school district personnel. The tragic death of a Linden High School…
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New Jersey Cyclist Dies in Hit-and Run Accident
Motorists are required by New Jersey law to stop and get medical treatment for parties they have injured in a vehicle collision. Still, many drivers seek to avoid their legal responsibility by fleeing the scene of an accident. The likelihood of a hit-and-run can be even higher when a car or truck strikes a bicycle,…
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NJ Court Allows Rideshare Services to Enforce Pop-Up Arbitration Agreement
For many New Jersey residents, rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft have become a part of everyday life. Whether using these vehicles to get to work, ride to the airport or avoid driving after having consumed a few drinks, most people go to these apps without thinking about their legal rights in the event…
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Juvenile Charged with Hit and Run in Fatal Teaneck Crash
A fatal morning auto accident in Teaneck devastated a family and led to criminal charges against the juvenile responsible for the crash. Dymond Fryson, a 40-year-old patient authorization specialist for Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, was only few doors from her home when the tragedy occurred. She had just dropped her daughter at school when…
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Defenses Most Commonly Used in New Jersey Personal Injury Cases
When you’ve been hurt due to someone else’s negligence in New Jersey, you should promptly speak with a qualified attorney about pursuing a personal injury claim. Through a court judgment or settlement, you can obtain compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering and other damages stemming from the incident. However, it’s important…
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Construction Worker Suffers Catastrophic Brain Injury When Debris Chute Collapses
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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Understanding the Limits of New Jersey’s Strict Liability Dog Bite Statute
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
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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Who May Be Liable for Injuries in a School Bus Accident?
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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Fatal Paramus Supermarket Accident Shows Dangers Lying in Wait in Parking Lots
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?
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
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…