On behalf of Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP | Dec 29, 2020 | Premises Liability
New Jersey ranks ninth in the country for the number of claims for dog bites. It has 699 claims annually, each costing about $48000. Dogs may be man’s best friends, which is why they account for 63% of the 67% of household pets in the country. Unfortunately, they are...
On behalf of Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP | Dec 28, 2020 | Car Accidents
Research shows that more and more motorists are trying to “beat” traffic lights at signaled intersections across New Jersey and the nation, with the number of road deaths caused by red-light runners reaching a 10-year high. Why is it that running red...
On behalf of Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP | Dec 16, 2020 | personal injury
Some unsafe conditions New Jersey supermarket shoppers may not easily detect include slippery floors, unstable merchandise displays and objects falling from shelves. Without a clearly visible warning, stores may incur liability when their employees neglect to protect...
On behalf of Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP | Dec 8, 2020 | Landlord Negligence
Landlords are legally obligated to ensure that your home is safe. If your landlord is negligent and does not perform regular maintenance, you need to know what you can do to remedy the situation. There are several steps you can take when your landlord is negligent. ...
On behalf of Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP | Dec 7, 2020 | Car Accidents
For those injured by a drunk driver, more than just the drunk driver may be legally responsible for any injuries. Drunk driving accidents cause more than just property damage to the vehicles involved. Physical injuries from these types of incidents can be difficult to...
On behalf of Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP | Nov 16, 2020 | Car Accidents
Most personal injury cases are based on the theory of negligence. If one party caused an accident through negligence, the injured party can hold the negligent party liable for their damages. The idea is to help the injured party return as much as possible to the...
On behalf of Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP | Nov 13, 2020 | Premises Liability
New Jersey workers like you understand that workplace dangers exist in any job. Some jobs pose a bigger threat than others, but there are some dangers prevalent anywhere and everywhere. Workplace falls often end up categorized as an all-encompassing workplace danger....
On behalf of Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP | Nov 11, 2020 | Premises Liability
You may have a negligent security claim if you experience a violent incident such as an assault in a public area of your apartment building. If you live in a rental unit and suffer an attack in the building’s laundry room, lobby or another common area, you can...
On behalf of Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP | Nov 5, 2020 | Premises Liability
Slip and falls and other personal injuries are not restricted to stores, businesses, and apartments in New Jersey. Homes have many dangers that cause injury and lead to a premises liability lawsuit. Attractive nuisance Property owners may be liable for attractive...
On behalf of Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP | Nov 1, 2020 | Landlord Negligence
Landlords request security deposits from their tenants to cover any damage to the property or unexpected expenses after the lease is up. Upon moving out, New Jersey law stipulates that landlords must return the security deposit within one month after the tenant moves....