When a dog charges and appears dangerous, your instincts are usually very clear. Most people’s fight-or-flight syndrome will kick in, and so they will either try to defend themselves or they will try to run away from the dog before they get attacked. Unfortunately,...
Premises Liability
Dog-related injuries aren’t always bites
Dog-related injury claims and the payout amounts are both increasing. The number of claims could be related to the fact that people often live very close together in apartments, condos and even in single-family home neighborhoods. The payout amount is at least in part...
3 things to do after a slip-and-fall accident
Trips, slips and falls happen all the time. While some slip-and-fall incidents can leave you with nothing more than embarrassment and dirt on your outfit, others can turn your life upside down. If you are hurt in a slip-and-fall accident that is clearly attributable...
2 ways businesses add to visitors’ risks of slipping and falling
The point of running a business, unless it is a non-profit organization, is to make money. Companies have to control their costs and drive demand for the products and services that they provide to generate profit. Every customer that walks into an office or a retail...
Who is liable for a child’s playground injuries in New Jersey?
Children enjoy spending time in playgrounds and parks. Typically, these locations remain in good repair and reasonably free of injury hazards. Unfortunately, there is no guarantee that children are 100% safe from harm when using a playground. Who will pay for injuries...
Is a landlord responsible for your rental property injuries?
When you rent an apartment or a house, you probably expect the property to be safe and free of hazards. Unfortunately, there are several ways residents or visitors can suffer an injury on rental property. Often, these injuries arise due to poor or absent property...
Is a business at fault for a crime on its premises?
When people rent a room at a hotel for a convention or go out to a nightclub with friends, they do not expect to become the victim of crime. However, some criminal activity takes place in or near businesses. Criminals may target specific places where they know there...
Does New Jersey make your business responsible for icy sidewalks?
Owning a business comes with a lot of responsibility. So does owning real estate. There are even obligations that apply to businesses that own property in New Jersey and not necessarily individual property owners. For example, if your business has facilities that...
3 issues that contribute to your slip-and-fall risk at a store
Every business in New Jersey that opens its doors to customers has to have safe and accessible premises. Unfortunately, businesses don't maintain their facilities well enough to allow safe shopping experiences for their customers. Many issues can lead to increased...
Stair dangers may lie hidden in your favorite establishments
When people go shopping or to their favorite restaurants, they do not think much about the stairs on the property. Most of us assume that steps and stairways are safe for consumers. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Some commercial establishments contain...