Is It Always the Driver in the Back?
Statistics confirm that one of every three car accidents in the country are rear-enders. There are a wide variety of causes, including excessive speed, distracted driving, mechanical failure, and fatigue. A … [Read more…]
Can You Be Liable Simply Because You Were on Your Phone at the Time of the Crash?
It seems like everyone does it—you’d be hard-pressed to find a motorist who doesn’t talk on a cell phone while driving. It happens a lot even in states like New… [Read more…]
Your Rights When an Unleashed Dog Attacks You
It’s a different world we live in right now, with many folks either working from home or laid off due to shelter-in-place precautions. To avoid cabin fever, many Americans are taking the opportunity… [Read more…]
Falls Found to Be a Frequent Cause of Nursing Home Injury
The statistics are staggering—
More than half of all nursing home patients in America suffer a fall each year, and the average nursing home resident falls nearly three times a year
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What You Must Show to Recover Damages
When you seek medical treatment for an injury or illness, you expect medical professionals to make reasonable efforts to determine the cause of your condition so you can take the right steps toward physical… [Read more…]
Steps You Can Take to Reduce the Risk of Injury
It’s nearly spring and, if you’re a motorcycle enthusiast, that means you’re probably starting to think about getting back on the road. It’s inherently dangerous to take a motorcycle on the roads… [Read more…]
The Legal Responsibility of a Private Party Host in New Jersey
Summer’s just around the corner—chances are you’ll be invited to a pool party or barbeque where beer, wine, or liquor will be available. Some social hosts pay close attention to h… [Read more…]
Who Pays for Your Losses? Do You Have a Claim against the Driver or the Company?
There are many ways that Uber, Lyft, and other rideshare operators make our lives easier. You can get picked up and dropped off easily, you don’t have to look for … [Read more…]
Social Security Disability Insurance | Supplemental Security Income
If you have a physical or mental condition that prevents you from working, you may be eligible for disability benefits through the Social Security Administration. Under federal… [Read more…]
The Different Types of Liability for Animal-Related Injuries
If you are injured by a domestic animal in New Jersey, you may have a right to seek damages for your losses, unless the animal’s owner can show you provoked the attack or were trespas… [Read more…]