Get to safety. If possible, move to the side of the road or a safe area. You should always seek medical attention after an accident. Even if you do not feel injured, you may be in shock and not realize the extent of your injuries. Also, a medical record includes essential evidence when you file…
Any car accident can leave you shocked and traumatized. Your car accident may involve complex legal issues. You may face mounting expenses while you cannot work—possibly all in addition to catastrophic injuries. Resolving the matter may involve a long and difficult process involving medical records, billing departments, and insurance companies. Car accident victims usually have…
Premises liability is an area of the law that falls under the umbrella of personal injury. The concept behind this area of the law is that property owners have a duty to protect their guests from hazardous features by promptly repairing or remedying these hazards or making their guests aware of the hazard through the…
To prove that a property owner is liable for your injuries, you must establish the following elements: The property owner owed you a duty of care as an invited social or business guest to the property. This duty of care included ensuring that the property was free from hazards that he or she knew about…
New Jersey allows those who were injured as a result of the reckless or careless actions of someone else to recover both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages are out-of-pocket expenses you have paid as a result of your injury. Economic damages include: Medical expenses Lost wages Loss of future earning capacity The cost of…
Several types of accidents can constitute premises liability, including: Slip and fall/ trip and fall: Falls account for more than 8 million emergency department visits each year in the U.S. More than 2 million fall injuries each year occur as the result of worn or damaged flooring materials. Other causes of falls include floors that are…
Yes, but speak to an attorney about your case as soon as possible, as claims against governmental agencies in New Jersey have very short time limits. The statute of limitations in claims against the state government is only 90 days after the accident occurred.
Not usually. The duty of care owed to a trespasser by a property owner is minimal: the property owner must not set a trap or otherwise intentionally cause injury to a trespasser. However, the property owner does not have the duty to remedy property hazards to keep trespassers safe and usually will not be liable…
There are a few common defenses used by property owners to avoid liability for injuries caused to their guests. They include: The hazard was open and obvious: The open and obvious doctrine—which is practiced in New Jersey—states that a property owner is not required to warn guests of dangerous conditions that were open and obvious and…
Never accept a settlement offer without first speaking to an attorney who can properly value your case. The reason for this is that insurance companies are in the business to make money. Part of making money is avoiding large payouts for injuries caused by their insured. Most quick settlement offers are ridiculously low, as they…