East Orange Personal Injury Blog

When you walk into a New Jersey grocery store, you are probably more concerned with what is on your shopping list than whether or not you will be safe. A supermarket may not seem like an exceptionally dangerous place, but in reality, there are many hazards that could compromise your safety. In fact, many people suffer serious injuries as a result of incidents that occur while shopping.

If you are hurt because of something that happened in a supermarket, you may be unsure of what to do next. Who is to blame? Are you at fault at all? How will you manage your medical bills? Even a simple accident can lead to injuries that can have complex and expensive repercussions in your life. Fortunately, you do not have to walk through the aftermath alone.

When you visit a store, business or any other public place, it is likely with the assumption that the parking lot is safe and you will not experience injury due to preventable hazards. According to the National Safety Council, there are approximately 50,000 accidents in parking lots every year. From moving vehicles to hazardous conditions, many things could be threatening your safety in a parking lot.

As the holiday season approaches, you may find it interesting to note that parking lot accidents increase and remain above average this time of year. There are many reasons why parking lot collisions and accidents happen, and your accident may not be your fault. It could be in your interests to find out if you have grounds to pursue compensation through a civil claim.

Suffering serious injuries can cause havoc in the life of anyone in New Jersey, regardless of whether it was an automobile accident, a slip or trip accident on a broken sidewalk or a fall in your apartment building due to a faulty stairway. If another person's negligence caused your injury and subsequent financial and emotional damages, you might be entitled to pursue financial relief through the New Jersey civil justice system.

You might have questions about the type of damages for which you could seek recovery. The severity of your injuries and the extent of the resulting economic and noneconomic damages will play a role in what you can recover.

Summer is quickly coming to an end, but maybe you still have a getaway planned before the school year starts. Perhaps you prefer your vacation when the crowds have thinned out and the weather is a little cooler. Are you going to your favorite New Jersey resort, or is this the year for a new adventure in a place you have never visited?

Whatever your plans, if staying in a hotel is part of your agenda, there are some important safety facts you should know before you check in. You may not realize how vulnerable you are when you stay at a hotel. If management does not take appropriate precautions, you may face even greater risks.