You may have a premises liability claim if you were injured on someone else’s property due to unsafe or hazardous conditions. It could be a slip-and-fall accident at a restaurant or even falling merchandise in a store. While you may be entitled to compensation for...
Premises Liability
When can a dog owner accuse you of provoking their animal?
Dogs are commonly considered to be man’s best friends. But these fluffy canines can cause serious injuries if they attack someone. If you are hurt by someone else’s dog, you may be eligible for damages via an insurance claim or a premises liability lawsuit. You’ll...
2 trip-and-fall hazards that businesses create for themselves
The issues that lead to premises liability claims against property owners and businesses aren't always the result of choices made by a property owner or business. For example, someone who has been injured in a slip-and-fall might try filing a claim after another...
Suppress your instincts in a dog attack
When a dog charges and appears dangerous, your instincts are usually very clear. Most people’s fight-or-flight syndrome will kick in, and so they will either try to defend themselves or they will try to run away from the dog before they get attacked. Unfortunately,...
Dog-related injuries aren’t always bites
Dog-related injury claims and the payout amounts are both increasing. The number of claims could be related to the fact that people often live very close together in apartments, condos and even in single-family home neighborhoods. The payout amount is at least in part...
3 things to do after a slip-and-fall accident
Trips, slips and falls happen all the time. While some slip-and-fall incidents can leave you with nothing more than embarrassment and dirt on your outfit, others can turn your life upside down. If you are hurt in a slip-and-fall accident that is clearly attributable...
2 ways businesses add to visitors’ risks of slipping and falling
The point of running a business, unless it is a non-profit organization, is to make money. Companies have to control their costs and drive demand for the products and services that they provide to generate profit. Every customer that walks into an office or a retail...
Who is liable for a child’s playground injuries in New Jersey?
Children enjoy spending time in playgrounds and parks. Typically, these locations remain in good repair and reasonably free of injury hazards. Unfortunately, there is no guarantee that children are 100% safe from harm when using a playground. Who will pay for injuries...
Is a landlord responsible for your rental property injuries?
When you rent an apartment or a house, you probably expect the property to be safe and free of hazards. Unfortunately, there are several ways residents or visitors can suffer an injury on rental property. Often, these injuries arise due to poor or absent property...
Is a business at fault for a crime on its premises?
When people rent a room at a hotel for a convention or go out to a nightclub with friends, they do not expect to become the victim of crime. However, some criminal activity takes place in or near businesses. Criminals may target specific places where they know there...