East Orange Personal Injury Blog
Recovering compensation when you were partly at fault
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...
How prevalent are workplace falls?
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....
What is negligent security?
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...
Homes may be center of lawsuits
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...
Is my landlord obligated to return my security deposit?
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....
Woman and her pet dog suffer bites from unrestrained pit bull
In East Orange and the nearby areas of New Jersey, many people have dogs. While dogs are great and loyal pets, there is a fundamental level of responsibility that owners must adhere to in keeping them restrained. This is a basic safety requirement. Unfortunately, some...
Retail store owners should prioritize safety
If the owners of retail stores do not take the proper precautions, their negligence could cause their employees to incur injuries. In the past few years, retail workers have experienced higher numbers of injuries. Safety and Health magazine says that in 2016, workers...
5 common examples of improper property maintenance
Property owners have a general obligation to keep their premises reasonably safe. To do so, they must regularly inspect property for potential hazards and make necessary repairs. Unfortunately, though, property owners do not always stay on top of maintenance. If a...
When a fall causes a serious head injury
A slip-and-fall accident can cause serious injuries for a victim. Many factors, such as where the slip happened and what surface the victim was on when it happened, can contribute to the severity of the victim’s injuries. Slip-and-fall injuries can happen indoors and...
When could an exchange with a car insurance agent haunt you?
After a car accident, you have several tasks to tend to, including contacting a New Jersey insurance agent. No matter if you reach out to your agent or the other motorist's, think twice about what you say. USA Today examines common pitfalls that may jeopardize a car...