Category Archives: Premises Liability
Protecting Yourself from Premises Liability as a Property Owner
Causes of Premises Liability Related Injuries in Morris and Sussex County Premises Liability Attorneys Serving North Jersey Clients with Offices in Morristown and Newton NJ The New Jersey Landowner Liability Act states that an individual or business entity can be held liable for injuries from accidents that occur on land that they have control… Read More »
Pool Accidents and Injuries in Sussex and Morris County
Summer is always a time of fun and play. During our enjoyment of the sunny months many types of accidents can occur such as motor vehicle accidents, pedestrian accidents, and even slip and fall injuries. However, when we are relaxing with our family and friends at the poolside we often feel safe and without… Read More »
Negligent Security Personal Injury Claims
Injuries from Poor Security Attorney Dover NJ Personal injury claims can result from a wide variety of accidents. Many injury claims are filed following things like car accidents, truck accidents, slip and fall accidents, and injuries on poorly maintained properties. However, one type of claim many are not aware of are personal injury claims… Read More »
Why cruise line passengers are vulnerable to sexual assault
If your vacation plans this year include a cruise, remember that the chances of being a victim of a crime don’t disappear when you leave port. You may actually be more vulnerable. Last year, almost 100 crimes were reported by cruise lines. Over two-thirds of those were sexual assaults. Of course, these could be… Read More »
Premises liability issues can’t be ignored
As the holiday weekend nears, everyone needs to remember that they must keep their property in good shape so that guests aren’t injured. This includes all property owners from commercial property owners to homeowners. When someone is injured on another person’s property, the injured person might opt to seek compensation for the injuries. This… Read More »
Appeals court gives woman suing Wal-Mart a new trial
A judge has determined that a New Jersey woman who sued Wal-Mart after a metal rack fell on her can have her case re-heard. The woman, who was injured at a Turnersville Wal-Mart in 2010, lost in a jury trial against the retail giant. The woman claimed that she was injured when a display… Read More »
What are your options if you’re injured due to lack of security?
If you have been the victim of a violent crime and/or a robbery, you may be able to hold the business where it happened liable. Owners of certain businesses, like bars, are responsible for hiring qualified bouncers or security guards to help protect their customers. Property owners are also responsible for ensuring the safety… Read More »
Are your injuries due to a property owner’s negligence?
Residents are hunkering down as winter storms bear down on New Jersey. The forecast is calling for arctic blasts and snowfall coupled with tropical storm-force winds. In the words of one forecaster, “A lot of winter [is] coming at you fast.” With the entire state under a hazardous weather outlook issued by the National… Read More »
Can your employer be responsible for an office party accident?
If you overindulge at this year’s holiday party and wind up injured in an accident, is your employer who threw the party liable for your injuries? It turns out that here in New Jersey they might. The state’s social host liability laws hold hosts liable for their guests’ injuries resulting from “negligent operation of… Read More »
Can you file a claim if you get injured on a friend’s property?
If you are visiting a friend’s home, chances are you never think of the many ways that you could wind up injured on their property due to a hazardous condition. Yet these type of incidents happen quite frequently and make up a good portion of homeowner liability claims. Below are some of the most… Read More »
