Personal Injury
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Dirt Bikes, ATVs Have Become Menaces on City Streets
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Law enforcement in several New Jersey municipalities are attempting to crack down on dirt bike and ATV use on streets and sidewalks, a problem that has led to numerous accidents and injuries in recent years. Police in Paterson confiscated more than 20 such vehicles in August 2022. Police in Newark confiscated 32 illegal dirt bikes and ATVs in a
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Child’s Drowning Highlights Dangers of Swimming Pool Parties
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In June 2022, a 7-year-old girl drowned at a private pool in Teaneck that had been rented out for a party. The latest in a string of pool drowning accidents in New Jersey this year, this incident shows how easily a tragedy can occur when child swimmers are not adequately supervised. According to a news account,
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“Daylighting” at Intersections Helps Eliminate Traffic Deaths
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Every year, car drivers, car passengers, bikers and pedestrians in cities all over the United States are injured or killed in collisions at intersections. A major cause of these often-avoidable accidents are parked cars that make it difficult to see approaching traffic. That is particularly a problem in New York City, where curbs are perpetually
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Cautionary Tips for Driving in a NJ Snowstorm
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New Jersey is a challenging place for driving even in good weather, but wintery conditions can make the state’s roads even more treacherous. Snowstorms are often contributing factors in vehicle accidents and many crashes result in serious injuries or fatalities. Accident victims can seek compensation from the person at fault, but determining liability can be
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Crashes With Deer Are on the Rise — and More Dangerous Than You Think
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A century ago, the deer population in North America was nearly wiped out by overhunting. Conservation programs and hunting restrictions put in place in subsequent decades were exceedingly successful. As a result, deer populations have rebounded. As a consequence, incidents of automobiles hitting deer have been rising steadily in New Jersey and elsewhere. According to
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NJ Transit $8M Settlement for Fatal Train Crash Underscores Dangers of Public Transportation
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Five years ago, New Jersey Transit gained national notoriety when an out-of-control commuter train crashed at the Hoboken terminal during the morning rush hour. With the train moving at twice the posted speed limit, the cab car jumped over the end-of-track bumper, landed on the passenger concourse and hit a wall. A bystander, Fabiola Bittar
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NJ Bill Could Speed the Process of Reimbursement for Totaled Vehicles
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If your car has been totaled in an accident, you need reimbursement right away. That requires transferring the vehicle’s title to your auto insurance company. Currently in New Jersey, the owner of the car has to submit the title to the insurance company by mail, which can be cumbersome and time-consuming. Now, three New Jersey
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Study Seeks Causes of Pedestrian Railroad Crossing Fatalities in New Jersey
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More than 20 pedestrians have been killed every year since 2015 at NJ Transit railroad crossings, and the transit agency is partnering with Rutgers University to deploy artificial intelligence to help reduce the problem. A nine-month data collection effort by NJ Transit and the Rutgers Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation is aimed at better understanding the
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Is a Landlord Liable for Harm from an “Open and Obvious” Hazard?
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Premises liability law requires landlords to make their grounds reasonably safe for visitors by taking steps to discover unsafe conditions and either remove them or provide adequate warning about them. But what happens when a landlord knows a hazard exists, but does little or nothing to remediate the situation because the hazard is readily apparent?
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Can I Sue a Good Samaritan for Personal Injury in New Jersey?
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The Biblical term “Good Samaritan” is used to refer to a person who stops to give aid to an injured stranger. Under the common law of the United States, there is no legal duty to provide assistance to anyone during an emergency, unless a duty of care already exists. But most Americans believe rendering aid
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What Is the Role of a Medical Expert in a Malpractice Case?
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Medical malpractice cases are highly technical, and the details of a diagnosis, treatment, medical error, or injury can easily go over the heads of a judge and jury. To make the case comprehensible, medical malpractice attorneys consult experts in the medical field. An expert witness must meet the statutory requirements set out in New Jersey Code
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What Is the Discovery Rule for Medical Malpractice in New Jersey?
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A personal injury claim has a shelf life. In New Jersey, the statute of limitations is two years for these claims, including those for medical malpractice. This means you must file a lawsuit within two years of the date of your injury or you lose your legal right to sue. But what happens if you’re injured but