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
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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
New Jersey Medical Malpractice Attorneys
Of course, our society trusts hospitals and medical professionals to take care of us when we are sick. Indeed, most people put a special trust in the doctors, nurses, surgeons, and other medical professionals who treat us. However, medical professionals are human. They sometimes make mistakes. When they make a mistake, the injured patient may need to consult with an experienced New Jersey medical malpractice attorney. In New Jersey, medical … [Read more...] about New Jersey Medical Malpractice Attorneys
New Jersey Inadequate Security Attorneys
No one willingly invites crime to his business or home. However, for some, crime can be a foreseeable risk at based on the type of business and manner of operations, and crime rate in the area. A store, mall, or parking lot with inadequate security could lead to citizens being subject to crimes that were otherwise preventable. Businesses and individuals are legally required to keep those who are lawfully on their property safe from harm. If … [Read more...] about New Jersey Inadequate Security Attorneys
NEW JERSEY CONSTRUCTION SITE ACCIDENTS ATTORNEYS
New Jersey construction site accidents often result in devastating and permanent injuries to workers or persons at the site. Injuries sustained by a victim of a construction site accident may entitle the injured worker to compensation. For instance, if the owner or general contractor did not exercise reasonable care or comply with safety regulations, the injured worker may have a cause of action against them. There are many ways workers and … [Read more...] about NEW JERSEY CONSTRUCTION SITE ACCIDENTS ATTORNEYS
NEW JERSEY SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS
Slip and fall accidents are some of the most common personal injury claims. Property owners in New Jersey are under a duty to exercise reasonable care to make their property safe for others. When a responsible person fails to remove or warn of a dangerous condition on a property, resulting in a fall with injuries, experienced New Jersey slip and fall accident attorneys can help you get the compensation owed to you. New Jersey Slip and Fall … [Read more...] about NEW JERSEY SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS