If you were hurt on someone else’s property, several questions might be running through your head — how long has the hazard been there or did the owner know about it? Surveillance footage often helps explain the event with more precision. Security video often shapes...
Premises Liability
Proving notice after a slip and fall case in New Jersey
Slip and fall accidents involve more than just showing that a hazard injured you on someone else's property; you will need to demonstrate something known as notice. This factor is crucial to build your case and help you seek compensation. Difference between actual and...
4 urgent steps to take after suffering from personal injury
A sudden injury can disrupt every part of your life. From medical concerns to time away from work, the aftermath can feel overwhelming, and taking a few focused steps early on can protect your health and strengthen any future claim you may need to make. These initial...
Healthcare workers are often targets of workplace violence
Healthcare workers help keep Americans healthy. They work in hospitals, nursing homes, urgent care centers and physicians' offices. Healthcare workers also have one of the most hazardous jobs, with one danger coming in the form of workplace violence. Why are they...
Should a store owner have known about a dangerous condition?
You’re in a store when you suffer a head injury in a slip-and-fall accident. It’s a tile floor, so you hit the back of your head when you fall. This lands you in the hospital, where doctors want to check for significant symptoms like bleeding around the brain. The...
When is a business potentially liable for slip-and-fall injuries?
The concept of premises liability understandably confuses many people. The idea that simply owning or leasing property leads to liability may seem counterintuitive. However, anyone who owns or occupies real estate could create or ignore unsafe property conditions that...
Premises liability: Store injuries and what to do
You might not anticipate being injured while shopping, but dangers such as slippery floors or dim lighting can harm you and your friends. Owners of property in New Jersey should make their properties safe. If they fail to comply with these standards and you are...
How weather conditions impact premises liability cases in New Jersey
Weather conditions can significantly affect premises liability cases, particularly in slip-and-fall injuries. In New Jersey, property owners must maintain safe premises. But what happens when weather conditions create dangerous situations? It is important to...
Injured in parking lot? Negligent security may lead to a claim
Unfortunate incidents can happen in a parking lot, especially if there’s a lack of security. According to Statista, around 16,900 robberies in the U.S. occurred in parking garages and lots. What’s more unfortunate is that these incidents can be avoided if property...
Establishing negligence in a public pool accident: 3 key elements
A day at the public pool should be about fun, relaxation and beating the summer heat. However, when an accident occurs, it can quickly turn into a nightmare. If you or a loved one experiences a serious injury at a public pool, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and unsure...
