Understanding Liability for Summer Camp Injuries in South Jersey
When you drop your child off at summer camp, you’re placing trust in the people and programs tasked with keeping them safe. Whether it’s an art camp at a local community center or an all-day program run through a public school, parents expect that reasonable precautions are in place. Unfortunately, accidents still happen—and in some […]
Most Common Locations for Slip and Fall Accidents in New Jersey
Slip and fall accidents are among the leading causes of injuries nationwide, affecting people in workplaces, public spaces, and even their own homes. In New Jersey, falls account for many emergency room visits, particularly among older adults and workers in high-risk industries. While these accidents can happen anywhere, specific locations pose a greater risk due […]
I Was Involved in a Hit and Run Accident, What Should I Do?
Automobile accidents can have dramatic, life-altering consequences. Automobile accidents are upsetting enough, but a hit & run accident only serves to exacerbate things. You are left with your car and damage while the other driver left the scene – a crime virtually everywhere – wondering what to do, seemingly without recourse. You are not, however […]
The steps you should take if you were injured in a slip and fall accident
If you were injured in a slip and fall accident, you should seek medical attention right away. If the accident occurred in a store or other commercial location, you should notify the managers or owners of the business at the location where you fell. You may be required to complete an incident report detailing the […]
Slip-and-fall lawsuit filed against Six Flags Great Adventure
A couple has filed a negligence lawsuit against Six Flags Great Adventure because of a slip-and-fall accident that occurred in 2013. Catherine and Robert Benz went to Six Flags Great Adventure theme park in Jackson, New Jersey, on August 21, 2013. As Catherine was exiting the restroom, she said that park workers had cleaning carts […]
Important elements of sidewalk liability
Slip and fall accidents often occur on sidewalks that are covered with snow and/or ice, and frequently result in severe injuries that can cause the victim to incur medical expenses. There are situations in which a property owner may be held accountable for a slip and fall accident that took place on the owner’s property. […]
The benefits and disadvantages of structured settlements
There are times when a plaintiff enters into a settlement agreement for a considerable amount of money, and the defendant, the plaintiff’s attorney or financial planner may suggest that the settlement be paid in installments over a period of time in lieu of in one lump sum. This is called a structured settlement. The settlement […]
Lawsuit options in New Jersey auto insurance
In New Jersey, there are auto insurance policies that provide you with the choice to limit or expand your options in the event that you are severely injured in a motor vehicle accident or because of a negligent motorist. There is the “Lawsuit Option,” which is also referred to as the Lawsuit Threshold, Verbal Threshold […]
Philadelphia Judge is named to oversee Amtrak cases
As a result of the Amtrak derailment that occurred in May in Philadelphia, there have been over 60 lawsuits filed alleging personal injury and wrongful death. A federal court panel stated that one judge in Philadelphia will manage the cases. The federal Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation is a group that is responsible for organizing […]
New Jersey personal injury case offers example of where immunity from liability did not apply
New Jersey’s Charitable Immunity Act generally protects charitable organizations from lawsuits, a fact that is important for an individual to keep in mind should he or she sustain an injury while at, say, the property of a nonprofit organization such as a church or school. However, there are circumstances in which an organization will claim […]