As the new school year begins, parents across New Jersey will send their children back to school. For many families, this means trusting the safety of their children to school buses. While school buses are safe, accidents happen, and they can lead to significant injuries. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), school buses are one of the safest ways to travel. However, accidents still occur, and they can be … [Read more...] about New Jersey School Bus Accidents
Personal Injury
Commercial Property Owners’ Liability for Slip and Falls Injuries
In a recent decision titled Padilla v. Young, the New Jersey Supreme Court expanded commercial property owners’ liability for slip and fall injuries on sidewalks abutting vacant land. In September 2019, Alejandra Padilla was walking on the sidewalk abutting the vacant commercial property owned by Young Il An and Myo Soon An. She allegedly fell because of defects on the sidewalk abutting the vacant lot owned by the defendants. The defendants had … [Read more...] about Commercial Property Owners’ Liability for Slip and Falls Injuries
New Jersey Workplace Injury Attorneys
In 1970, Congress passed the Occupational Health and Safety Act (29 USC Sec. 651 (1970)), creating the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA). OSHA ensures safe and healthful working conditions for workers by setting and enforcing standards in workplaces in various industries. OSHA provides training outreach, education, and assistance to businesses regulated by the Act. Our New Jersey workplace injury attorneys can help workers who … [Read more...] about New Jersey Workplace Injury Attorneys
What To Do If You Are Injured in a Rideshare Accident in New Jersey
With the growth of the rideshare industry, including companies such as Uber and Lyft, accidents are more prevalent than ever, especially in populated areas outside the New York City areas. In the event of a rideshare accident, injured parties should take the necessary steps they would in any type of motor vehicle accident. Namely, prioritize safety first. If there are injuries, immediately call 911 for help. Even if injuries seem minor, seeking … [Read more...] about What To Do If You Are Injured in a Rideshare Accident in New Jersey
New Jersey Birth Injury Attorneys
Medical malpractice, especially when it results in birth injuries, is a heartbreaking tragedy. The repercussions of such negligence can cut short or permanently impair the quality of a young life. Families shattered by unforeseen medical errors during childbirth may feel powerless in the face of this devastation. New Jersey birth injury attorneys can help the families of birth injury victims secure the financial compensation that they will need … [Read more...] about New Jersey Birth Injury Attorneys
Navigating Burn Injuries In New Jersey: A Comprehensive Overview
Burn injuries in New Jersey are not just physically traumatic; they can be a life-changing event that carries emotional scars as well. While we may all encounter minor burns in our daily lives, a burn that covers a large area of the body amplifies the pain serious burn victims will experience. Beyond the immediate agony, burns causing substantial skin loss can be life-threatening, depriving the body of its essential functions to regulate … [Read more...] about Navigating Burn Injuries In New Jersey: A Comprehensive Overview