East Orange Personal Injury Blog
Recovering from a car crash as a surfer
After a crash, some people have no choice but to step down from a hobby they enjoy, such as surfing. In this blog, we will touch on various issues that affect many surfers following a car wreck. If you are struggling with the consequences of a crash, it is important...
Post-traumatic stress disorder after a motorcycle wreck
Those injured in motorcycle accidents face many different challenges, from physical pain and losing the ability to walk or use one's arms to financial problems. However, the mental and emotional side of motorcycle accidents is often devastating as well. In fact, some...
Practice fire safety in your rental home
Fires in apartment buildings can be especially dangerous because the blaze may quickly spread among units. While landlords have a legal obligation to provide safe living quarters, tenants also have a responsibility to take fire prevention steps. Whether you rent an...
What should I do if a dog bites me?
Dogs may be man's best friend, but they are still animals; even the tamest dog can bite under certain circumstances. If a dog happens to bite you, it is important to take action right away. According to the Cleveland Clinic, it is important to see a doctor within 8...
What should I do if I am a victim of hit and run?
Being in any kind of car accident is traumatic, but few situations are as frustrating as a hit-and-run. It is important to know what to do if you are ever in this situation. It is natural to feel a rush of emotions if you witness the car that hit you driving off....
How can seniors best prevent slip-and-fall accidents?
As an active senior, the very last thing that you want is to experience a slip-and-fall accident. It is important to keep your body moving while also taking precautions so you can keep these calamities from happening. Here is some information from AARP about how...
That clean, shiny floor and your slip-and-fall accident
You were looking forward to lunch and a fun afternoon of shopping with a good friend. Unfortunately, a slippery floor caused your trip to the shopping mall to end almost before it began and left you with a painful back injury. Types of slip-and-fall injuries Falls are...
How can pet owners prevent dog bites?
In New Jersey, a doctrine of strict liability is applied to all dog bite cases. That means a dog owner is always liable for injures caused by their pet, regardless of whether the pet owner was aware that the animal posed a risk. Dog bites can have serious...
What do you know about your landlord’s security responsibilities?
Even if your New Jersey neighborhood does not have a history of criminal activity, you still want to feel safe in your space. You depend on your landlord to provide you with a sense of security, but the two of you may not agree on who bears responsibility for...
New Jersey drunk driving deaths increase in 2018
New Jersey residents have long been aware that driving a vehicle after drinking alcohol is unsafe and may even be illegal if a person's blood alcohol content is over the legally allowed threshold. Despite strong laws and penalties for drunk driving offenses, too many...