The field of personal injury involves a harm that occurs to the body, emotions or mind of an individual. The umbrella of personal injury law involves so many different types of accidents and claims that can be filed. Claims that fall within the personal injury umbrella include: automobile accidents, slip and falls, medical malpractice, dog… Read More
Posts Categorized In: NJ Personal Injury Law Blog
Dog Bite Victim’s Negligence and How It Affects Your Case
This week is National Dog Bite Prevention Week. There are more than 83 million dogs owned in the U.S., with at least one dog in one out of every three households. Therefore, it is important that both dog owners and non-dog owners are aware of the laws put in place to protect individuals from dog… Read More
NJ Teen Killed During Dog Attack by Neighborhood Dog
1 Killed and 1 Injured in Paterson, NJ Dog Attack Over the weekend, a thirteen-year-old boy was killed when a dog broke loose from its Paterson, NJ home and attacked him and another Passaic County teenager. The other 13-year-old survived the attack by the 115 pound bull mastiff with a hand wound and was released… Read More
File Biking Injury Claims With Experienced Cyclist
Believe it or not, the warm weather is approaching us soon, which means more bicyclists will be out and about on New Jersey roads. While cycling on the streets, accidents can occur due to the negligence of others, regardless of how safely you are operating your bike. In 2011, the U.S. saw a total of… Read More
Little League Coach Sues 14-Year-Old Player
If you haven’t already heard, a former Little League baseball coach has filed a civil lawsuit in a California court against a 14-year-old player and his parents for allegedly striking and tearing the coach’s Achilles tendon with a baseball helmet. The coach says that, during a victory celebration after winning a game last spring, the… Read More
NJ Dog Bite Lawyers Remind You to Register Your Dog in 2014
New Jersey dog bite lawyers find it essential that dog owners keep their dogs licensed each year. Not only is it helpful to municipalities to have an accurate record of dog population in their town but also knowing that dog bite victims do not need to fear exposure to rabies can save major hassles and… Read More
Know Your Liability if You Choose to Host a Holiday Party this Season
New Year’s Eve is approaching, and everyone wants to celebrate with family and friends. You may be considering going out to a restaurant or a club, but that can quickly become more trouble than it’s worth. After all, the idea of drinking, getting crazy and having to drive home after the festivities brings with it… Read More
Holiday Gatherings Bring Risk of Dog Bite Injuries in New Jersey
The holidays can be wonderful for us, our families and our pets. For dogs, the holidays can also bring stress, excess noise, extra people and changes in their normal routine. A stressed out dog has the potential to make someone a dog bite victim in New Jersey. According to the U.S. Postal Service, December is a… Read More
Winter Weather is Here: Know Your Rights if You Slip & Fall
Winter weather is upon us, and with the impending snow and ice comes the risk of slips and falls. In fact, adverse conditions in the winter months are the leading cause of slip and fall injuries during the cold weather. We all know what it’s like to walk gingerly over icy surfaces, and that’s when… Read More