East Orange Personal Injury Blog
What are some legal responsibilities of pet owners?
When you own a pet, you have certain responsibilities under the law that help prevent injury to your pet and to other people. Since dog bites are a concern, many of the laws you must abide by help to prevent situations where a bite could occur. Laws also address...
Avoiding a rear-end collision
Rear-end collisions are the most frequent type of crash, according to Driving-Tests, a driver education platform. Officially collected data shows rear-end collisions made up about 29% of all the crashes in the U.S. in 2017. There are many things drivers can do to...
Should I accept a settlement offer?
A lot of personal injury cases end up settling before going to trial. While this can save you a lot of time and headaches, it might also cut you short of the amount of compensation you could recover if you went forward with litigation. This means that you have to...
What are your legal remedies for mold in an NJ apartment?
If you rent a home or apartment unit, and if you discover mold, you may wonder what, if anything, you can do to ensure your landlord assumes liability. Unfortunately, as a New Jersey renter, the answer is, not much. Research indicates that mold exposure, especially...
How serious are slip-and-fall accidents?
While both property owners and business owners have a duty to keep patrons and visitors safe from harm, slips, trips and falls result in serious injuries all over New Jersey. From engine oil saturating the pavement in a parking lot to upturned carpeting in the...
Delivery truck crash on Turnpike leaves 1 dead, 2 injured
New Jersey authorities are continuing to investigate an accident on the New Jersey Turnpike which involved a commercial delivery truck. The accident happened in the southbound lanes. Initial reports were that the delivery truck had collided with a Mercedes sedan which...
Traumatic brain injuries – An overview
Commonly resulting from falls, traumatic brain injuries may have immediate effects, as well as long-term complications. Such injuries occur when sudden jolts, violent strikes or piercing injuries to the head damage to the brain. Having an idea of what to expect from...
Why do people drive drowsy?
New Jersey drivers like you may have driven while feeling a little sleepy before. Did you know that this could count as drowsy driving? Or that drowsy driving in general makes up 6,000 fatalities a year? Drowsy driving is also one of the most common types of...
What a plaintiff must prove in a premises liability claim
When you rent or visit a property, the property owner has a duty to make sure his or her area is safe and suitable for use. This means keeping it safe and free from obstacles and hazards that could cause you and others unnecessary harm or injury. In the event that...
What are the leash laws in East Orange?
Dogs are wonderful pets, but they also can be dangerous. In an effort to keep everyone safe and allow you the right to own a dog, the city has leash laws it enforces. According to the City of East Orange, NJ, website, the main law is that your dog cannot be loose on...