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July 20, 2015

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, there were 4,381 fatal motorcycle accidents across the United States in 2013. In New Jersey motorcycle accidents account for an average of 2,000 injuries and 70 fatalities each year. As they prepare to get out on the highway to ride their bikes this season, it’s critical for riders observe caution, ensure their bikes are properly maintained and that they protect themselves as much as possible in case of an accident. These are some of the themes that are highlighted during the month of May, also known as National Motorcycle Safety Awareness…

June 1, 2015

Many people who have slipped and fallen on hard pavement experience serious injuries to their back, head and shoulders. More often than not, these falls could have been prevented had a certain building owner or superintendent been more careful to keep up safety standards. Unfortunately, these slip and fall accidents can cost victims a lot of money in medical bills, lost wages lost and significant pain and suffering. The good news is that New Jersey law protects people from having to foot the bill for their own medical expenses stemming from preventable accidents. The laws in place also cover…

May 11, 2015

Most of us are able to just go to work and not worry about being assaulted. Some of us, however, aren’t so lucky. In 2013, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 23,000 work-related assaults, 70 percent of which occurred within the healthcare and social service industries. These workers are at a much higher risk for assault by the populations they serve, which is why the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has updated its guidelines to give these professionals more workplace protections. The guidelines are meant to focus on creating safer work environments. The updates take aim at examining…

April 6, 2015

A building owner’s duty to himself and visitors is to make sure that the building is as safe as possible. This means that the building owner needs to do his or her best to fall-proof their building. Whether it is an apartment, a home or a business environment, every building owner can do the following things to help keep people fall-free. Keep electrical cords and other ropes away from areas that have foot traffic. People often trip over electrical cords, and when they are put in heavily trafficked areas, the can easily become a hazard. If snow is about, throw…

December 17, 2014

When you get hurt in an accident, it’s not unusual to think may not even have a lawsuit. Or, you may think you can fight your case on your own – without legal representation. Both of those may be true, sometimes. However, most personal injury attorneys work on contingency; that means, if you don’t win, you don’t pay. So, why not have the assistance from an experienced lawyer? We have offices by appointment in Elizabeth-New Brunswick-West New York-Plainfield-Edison-Perth Amboy-Newark-Jersey City-Orange-Westfield-and Summit New Jersey Here are five times where calling a personal injury attorney can help you avoid…

December 12, 2014

You would be surprised how quickly the phone will start ringing after you have a slip & fall incident in a store. When medical bills start mounting up on top of your unpaid monthly expenses because you have been out of work, a quick-fix settlement offer from the store’s insurance company can be difficult to pass up. However, it’s important that you consider the bigger picture. The insurance company may tell you it’s a limited time settlement offer. They’ll say you can use the money to pay your bills. Realize that even if they…

December 3, 2014

We’ve all been in this situation before: It’s pouring rain and you enter a store, directly from the parking lot, and duck in quickly to close your umbrella. You, and every other shopper before you, shakes off the rain before continuing into the store. It doesn’t take a great imagination to think about how slick the entry way of that store is after only a few shoppers walk inside. In cases where the manager or store owner should be aware that there is a possible safety concern, they are required to put up a “Caution: Wet Floor sign. The…

November 12, 2014

When someone has a slip & fall or trip & fall accident, they can sustain very severe injuries. An accident like this can happen inside or outside and injuries sustained can not only be costly but long-lasting. It’s not unusual to have lifelong effects from a slip and fall accident. Slips and trips can happen in other ways, too. For example, poor lighting, uneven floors, a broken staircase or handrail or pothole in a parking lot can be the cause of a severe, painful injury. The owner of a property has what is called a…

November 5, 2014

Yellow, orange and red leaves are part of the wonders of having four seasons; in New Jersey, we are lucky enough to be able to enjoy a couple of months of autumn. However, when rainstorms cause leaves to fall on sidewalks, in parking lots, etc., wet leaves are no longer pretty. They are accidents waiting to happen. Even dry leaves on wet grass can become a serious hazard. Slip and fall or trip and fall accidents often cause extremely severe and painful injuries including broken bones, lacerations, head and spinal injuries. We have offices by…

September 17, 2014

Football season is in full swing, which means fans will spend Sundays packed into hometown stadiums, screaming in support of their favorite players and teams. Anywhere there are crowds, there’s a risk of injury, and football stadiums are certainly no exception. There’s no limit to the kinds of injuries that can be sustained in a stadium, but the following are some of the most common instances: Slippery floors and surfaces: Drinks are spilled and puddles are formed. When you’re walking in a crowd, it can be almost impossible to spot a slick surface in time to avoid…