July 20, 2020

Distracted driving, particularly arising from texting while driving, has quickly become one of the leading causes of accidents in New Jersey and in other states across the country. Filing a claim for injuries and damages suffered in a distracted driving accident can seem like a straightforward process, especially when the distraction comes from texting or cell phone use. Texting and driving can not only create a risk of an accident, but it is itself a violation of the law. However, distracted driving claims can get complicated when a texting driver is held only partially responsible for an accident; cases…

July 13, 2020

Defective or malfunctioning equipment on a construction site can cause serious injuries to construction workers and other persons who may be on or passing by a construction site. If you have been injured by defective construction equipment as a construction worker, you may be entitled to seek compensation for your injuries and damages, including medical expenses and lost wages, by filing a claim for workers’ compensation from your employer. In addition, any person who has been injured by a defective or malfunctioning piece of construction equipment, regardless of whether he or she was a worker on the construction site…

July 3, 2020

A slip and fall accident can happen virtually anywhere, but shopping malls seem to be frequent locations for these types of accidents. There are numerous reasons why slip and fall accidents occur in shopping malls, including tripping over debris or slipping on food or drinks spilled by other shoppers in the mall. When you suffer a slip and fall accident in a shopping mall, the primary question becomes whether the shopping mall can be held liable for your injuries and damages. Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents in Shopping Malls A slip and fall accident can occur anywhere in…

May 25, 2020

No one ever expects to suffer a spinal injury from a fall, car accident, or other traumatic event.  The medical costs of such an injury can shatter a life and family.  A trusted attorney can obtain compensation for current and all future care. The spinal cord consists of the nerves within the spinal column/backbone. These nerves communicate messages from the brain to the body. When there is damage to the spinal cord, there may be a full or partial loss of motor control and sensation. Victims of this type of injury can be paralyzed from the waist down (paraplegic)…

May 20, 2020

Dog and human interaction cannot always be predicted. The trigger for aggressive dog behavior is not always clear. Most times, a dog will lash out to bite because of fear. The basic rule is that the person in control of the dog is the responsible party. However, the legal definition of what constitutes “control” depends upon various factors. Each state has enacted different lawsMunicipal ordinances may be even more restrictive than the stateFindings of fact influence the conclusions of law, andCommon law based upon what is called legal precedent can override statutory law Liability for Negligence Versus Strict Liability Statutes  …