East Orange Personal Injury Blog
What can I do if my landlord fails to make repairs?
Renting a home in New Jersey may be ideal for your situation because it means you do not have to make repairs to any of the significant systems, such as plumbing, heating and electric. Your landlord has that responsibility. However, you may wonder what rights you...
What caused your fall on the way to the wedding reception?
Perhaps you and your spouse were about to attend a wedding reception in a hotel ballroom. The day was bleak, it was raining and you were glad to get inside. However, when walking down the corridor to the ballroom, you suddenly slipped and fell, severely injuring your...
Can a dash cam help in an accident?
Installing a camera in your vehicle to record as you drive is a concept that is quickly catching on. Many drivers have a dash cam that records every time they drive. These cameras offer peace of mind and can prove very useful in an accident situation in New Jersey....
What is the storm in progress doctrine?
With winter knocking at New Jersey’s door, you know that snow, ice and sleet cannot be all that far off. Which, in turn, means that you soon will be at more risk than usual for falling on poorly maintained sidewalks, driveways and parking lots and sustaining what...
Liability dog bite claims on the rise
Dogs are one of the most common pets forming part of American households. The more dogs make their way into neighborhoods, the more sheer numbers work to increase the potential for dog bites and the resulting liability claims. That is exactly what seems to be...
Dogs are not the only potentially dangerous pet
Dog attacks are usually the ones we see in news headlines when it comes to people being bitten by pets. However, as we know at the law office of Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP, dogs are not the only pets that can cause harm. You and other New Jersey residents should...
What measures should your landlord take to keep you safe?
If you rented your apartment, you expected to feel safe in your new home. You expect your landlord to take your safety as seriously as you do. You probably expect the premises does not lend itself to you becoming the victim of a crime or an accident. For your...
Slip-and-fall accidents and slippery floor surfaces
Especially in a state like New Jersey, bad weather leads to more slip-and-fall accidents. Yet slip-and fall mishaps don’t only occur outdoors. Many occur in businesses where people are shopping or dining. A Claims Journal article discusses how such accidents...
Spring’s warmer temperatures and rain bring dangers
Spring will be here before you know it. It always seems as though winter will last forever, and when the temperatures begin to rise, just about everyone here in New Jersey rejoices and celebrates the end of cold days in their own way. Just because the chance of snow...
Did your landlord leave you in the cold this winter?
If you live in a rental property in East Orange or another city in New Jersey, your landlord has specific responsibilities to keep you and your family safe during the cold winter months. He or she must take preventative steps before the cold sets in to ensure...