East Orange Personal Injury Blog
Driver allegedly tries to bribe witness after fatal car accident
Motor vehicle accidents are harrowing experiences. Even minor fender benders can cause spikes in blood pressure and cold sweats. Though, we are still expected to go through the motions. We call the police and our attorneys, make statements (if advised by our...
What are some common attractive nuisances?
When it comes to dangerous areas on your property, children may not always show the best judgement. Attractive nuisances are items or places that draw children in but can also potentially hurt them. In order to prevent a serious accident, you should always warn anyone...
How does a public transit claim work?
About a million passengers take advantage of New Jersey’s public transit system every day, and most of the time, they get where they need to go unscathed. In some instances, though, system malfunctions or driver mistakes make using public transit dangerous. If you are...
What is a microsleep?
When drowsy drivers hit the road, it opens up a plethora of dangers. Some of the risks are less noticeable than others. Some risks have a profound and immediate impact, though. This often includes microsleeping. What is a microsleep, though? How does it affect...
Elevators can pose hidden dangers
Before elevators, New Jersey buildings stood much shorter and individuals who wished to ascend to high floors had to get there on their own power. Through technology and over time, engineers found ways to incorporate elevator systems into structures to allow them to...
What dog is most likely to bite?
Dogs might be man's best friend, but they remain animals. This means that even the most pleasant and well-trained dog can bite if in the right circumstances. However, it is also true that some dogs are more likely to bite than others. However, correlation is not...
Snowy conditions can cause a slip and fall
The cold weather is here to stay for several more months. Snow and ice can accumulate on driveways, sidewalks and parking lots and it’s helpful to know what options are available if a slip and fall happens in these conditions. Businesses must take reasonable measures...
Dangerous driving led to fatal auto accident spike in 2020
In 2020 in New Jersey and throughout the United States, people dealt with major changes because of the ongoing health crisis. Those changes went beyond altered work templates, children attending school from home, the need to adjust vacation plans and taking personal...
Why are older people at higher risk for falls?
Property owners bear the responsibility for keeping a store, a workplace or even a home safe from hazards that can cause a person to fall. This is important because many older people have a greater likelihood of slipping and falling than younger individuals. In...
Premises liability claims 101
Whether you are renting out your home to a tenant or the owner of your current residence, the diligence of care you provide to the property can impact its safety and your finances. As a landlord, you could find yourself dealing with negligence and liability lawsuits...