Property owners often cut corners on security measures. As a result, visitors may face preventable crimes that lead to injuries. Understanding how New Jersey law treats these cases can help determine when a business may bear legal responsibility. How can poor security...
Slip And Fall Accidents/Premises Liability
Parking lot accidents: Can someone sue your business?
You try to keep your business running smoothly, but all it takes is one slip, trip or crash in your parking lot for someone to threaten a lawsuit. In New Jersey, business owners like you do have a legal responsibility to keep your property safe, and that...
What is an attractive nuisance?
The concept of attractive nuisance is an important legal doctrine. In New Jersey, as in many other places, the attractive nuisance doctrine holds property owners responsible for injuries – primarily to children – if the injury is caused by a hazardous object or...
2 times slip-and-fall injuries can lead to serious injuries
Although falls are a leading cause of serious injury in the united states, individuals in businesses often fail to treat them as seriously as they should. Especially in a same-level fall, also known as a slip-and-fall, people may overlook the possibility of a severe...
Premises liability in NJ: Invited or not? Here’s why it matters.
Premises liability applies if we are injured due to a property owner’s failure to take care of their property. Examples of the types of cases that fall within this area of law include slip and fall cases and dog bite cases. Premises liability is an important area of...
Two big questions to ask when injured in a slip-and-fall accident
Slip-and-fall accidents can result in serious injuries. Unfortunately, not everyone is honest. It is important to know this so you can make sure to gather what you need to build a strong case. In a recent example, a man claimed he slipped and fell while at a...
3 signs of negligence in a slip-and-fall accident
During times of winter maintenance, negligent business owners can allow major hazards to persist if they don’t promptly remove ice. Think about what it’s like after snowmelt refreezes. Certain times of the year means less precipitation and prolonged periods of colder...
