Author Archives: Site Administrator
Unsafe property conditions are a liability to repairmen
Premises liability cases can cost New Jersey business owners their licenses, their reputation and their income. When someone is injured on the premises of a business — by slipping on a wet floor, tripping on uneven ground or an obstruction left in the way, bitten by a dog or any other hazard — he… Read More »
Fatal bicycle accident the result of a drunk driver
Losing a loved one is seldom easy, but often a certain amount of anger comes along with it when the death was caused by something that could have been prevented. It only takes one negligent or senseless act sometimes, and the damage to lives can be irreversible. How do you cope with the anger,… Read More »
Car accident in New Jersey takes the lives of 2 and injures 1
Car accidents take the lives of far too many New Jersey citizens. One more occurred in Paterson in the early hours Saturday morning. The accident occurred at a dangerous three-point intersection where Haledon Avenue and North First Street meet. This accident was responsible for seriously injuring two individuals — one is in a coma…. Read More »
County in New Jersey sues insurance company for $15 million
What good is it to have insurance if your insurance company refuses to pay when you need it? Most of us have purchased auto insurance. It is supposed to be our safety net in case of an accident. When it comes to car insurance, New Jersey is a “no fault” state, according to the… Read More »
Student from Latvia dies in New Jersey Turnpike accident
A student from Latvia was killed in an accident on the New Jersey Turnpike. She was studying at Rutgers, and she was with another student from the university at the time of the accident. She was transported to a hospital with injuries initially, but she died from them after about an hour. The student… Read More »
Wrongful death suit claims negligent security at mall parking lot
Losing a loved one is never easy. However, when it is unexpected and could have been prevented, or is caused by someone’s negligence, life can become very difficult for the survivors. Along with the bereavement and pain the family and friends of a deceased person experience, there may be medical costs and funeral costs…. Read More »
Natural gas explosion in New Jersey levels home, killing 1
People in New Jersey expect to be safe in their own home, but as one township found out, anything can happen. It appears the natural gas that citizens need to warm their homes in the cold winter weather turned out to be an environmental hazard. On Tuesday afternoon, Public Service Electric and Gas Company… Read More »
DUI crash sparks lawsuit against New Jersey bar
Liability for injuries or death that occur in a drunk driving accident is generally limited to the drunk driver. However, if the driver was served while intoxicated at a bar, dram shop liability laws can come into play. Dram shop liability in New Jersey, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures, allows victims… Read More »
New Jersey family files notice of tort associated with state
When a loved one is placed in an institution to receive the care he or she needs, you have the right to expect that your loved one will be cared for properly by responsible caregivers. The attorney for one family has filed a notice of tort claim with the State of New Jersey, which… Read More »
Passaic woman killed in crash on icy road
A two vehicle collision on an icy road killed a woman from Passaic, New Jersey, as well as inflicting critical injuries on a second New Jersey woman and a man from Haverstraw. The deceased woman, who was 44 years old, was a passenger in the rear of a 2001 Dodge Caravan that skidded sidewise… Read More »
