Your Rights to File a Personal Injury Claim When you've been hurt on the job, your first course of action will typically be to notify your employer and file a workers' compensation claim. Though workers' compensation is often referred to as your … [Read more...]
The Fatal Four Construction Accidents
The Common Causes of Death on Construction Projects According to statistics collected by OSHA and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, almost two-thirds of all fatalities on American construction sites are caused by four specific types of accidents. … [Read more...]
Comparative Negligence
Comparative Negligence in New Jersey Determining Liability When Both Parties Have Some Responsibility There are many personal injury claims where the accident was caused entirely by the wrongful conduct of one party—a motorist runs a stop sign or a … [Read more...]
Who Is at Fault in a Pedestrian Accident?
Determining Fault in a Pedestrian Accident Establishing Legal Liability in a Motor Vehicle-Pedestrian Collision According to statistics gathered by the Centers for Disease Control, more than 350 pedestrians visit a hospital emergency room every day … [Read more...]
Who Can File a Lawsuit for Wrongful Death?
Are There Restrictions on Who Can Seek Damages after an Accidental Death? There's no question that the wrongful or accidental death of anyone can have far-reaching consequences, affecting the lives of many people. While legal action cannot undo the … [Read more...]
What Is Wrongful Death?
Your Right to Compensation after the Death of a Loved One In our legal system, when the wrongful act of another person causes you to suffer loss, you have a right to bring a lawsuit to recover compensation for your losses. When the consequences of … [Read more...]
Common Construction Site Injuries
It's no surprise that construction sites are consistently considered to be one of the most dangerous places to work. With much of the work done at heights significantly above the ground, and with many pieces of heavy machinery and power tools … [Read more...]
Duties of Property Owners and Their Agents in New Jersey
Protecting Against Slip and Fall Type Injuries In New Jersey, as in other states, the owner or person in control of residential or commercial property has a duty to monitor and maintain the premises in ways that minimize the risk of injury to … [Read more...]
Filing a Civil Lawsuit — Part Two
What to Expect as You Move Toward Trial In Part One of this series, we discussed how to initiate a civil action and looked at the discovery process. So you've gathered all the evidence, deposed all necessary witnesses, and reviewed all documents … [Read more...]
Filing a Civil Lawsuit — Part One
What to Expect When You File a Legal Claim When you have a legal claim against another person, whether it's for lost wages and medical expenses after a motor vehicle accident or for damages when another person failed to abide by the terms of a valid … [Read more...]