East Orange Personal Injury Blog
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...
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...