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Parking Lot Accidents | New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyers

Mar 24, 2023

New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyers: Parking Lot Accidents – Car and Pedestrians in Possible Peril Parking lots can be more dangerous than you think, and accidents are far more common than most of us imagine. One of every five crashes takes place People for the most part aren’t paying attention to the actual road in parking lots. They mistake the lack of stoplights and stop signs for safety, and relax their defensive drivin...

Passaic Slip and Fall Lawyers | Sidewalk Injuries | 732-537-8570

Mar 24, 2023

Sidewalk Injuries Pedestrians use sidewalks every day without thinking about the risks involved. Most sidewalks are made of concrete and any kind of Common Causes of Sidewalk Injuries There are many different causes of sidewalk injuries. A small crack can be enough to cause a slip and fall accident if it leaves the surface uneven. Large cracks and potholes can develop from tree roots and degrading materials. Any debris, whether natural, lik...

Common Causes of Car Accidents | 732-537-8570

Mar 24, 2023

What are Common Causes of Car Accidents? On average, there are approximately six million Drivers have a duty of care to other motorists on the road. When a driver breaches this duty of care and it results in an accident, they can be held liable for any damages that result. A driver can breach this duty of care in many ways, including Distracted Driving When a person is behin...

Teen Drivers and Passengers - Always Buckle Up

Mar 24, 2023

Why Must Teen Drivers and Passengers Always Buckle Up? Studies show that Medical researchers analyzed data on more than 34,000 U.S. teens under age 18 who suffered spinal fractures between 2009 and 2014. Teens aged 15 to 17 had nearly 63 percent of those fractures, two-thirds of which were caused by car accidents. Spinal fractures can cause short- and long-term disabilities and problems with thinking, walking, moving, and breathing. These statistics ar...

Slip and Fall Accidents at Grocery Stores | Law Offices of Harold Gerr

Mar 24, 2023

What Causes Slip and Fall Accidents at Grocery Stores? Running to the grocery store or supermarket for necessities is one of the most common activities nearly everyone must do. Some make multiple visits per week. Lists in hand, most of us are focused the best path through the store and what we need to purchase without giving a thought to the potential dangers we may encounter. All property owners have a legal responsibilit...

Highland Park Personal Injury Lawyers | Happy Diwali | Harold Gerr

Mar 24, 2023

Happy Diwali At the Our offices serve the Indian, Chinese and other communities. Our attorneys and staff are multi-lingual including fluent in Gujarati and Chinese. For more information, or to discuss specific details of your case, call ou...

New Brunswick Personal Injury Lawyers | Escalator Accidents

Mar 24, 2023

The Dangers of Escalator Accidents The risk of injury can present itself in workplaces, homes, and public spaces across the nation. A staple of malls, the escalator is just one of these injury hazards. Although a well-maintained escalator poses few hazards when it is used properly, there is always the risk of a malfunction. When a property owner fails to maintain their escalators, accidents and injuries can occur. Individuals injured on escalator...

New Brunswick Workers’ Compensation Lawyers | OxyContin

Mar 24, 2023

New Jersey Sues Makers of OxyContin The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office recently announced plans to sue Purdue Pharma, the company that makes the opioid painkiller, OxyContin. The five-count lawsuit charges that Purdue The Marketing of OxyContin According to the state of New Jersey’s complaint against Purdue, pharmaceutical sales representatives in New Jersey worked with doctors to reach goals between 500 and 700 prescriptions per month. The lawsuit further alleges that Purdu...

New Jersey Supreme Court Grants New Trial in KFC Personal Injury Case

Mar 24, 2023

The New Jersey Supreme Court has overturned a jury verdict in favor of a Delaware woman against a Cherry Hill, New Jersey Kentucky Fried Chicken, finding that the trial judge incorrectly instructed the jury as to the burden of proof. The plaintiff, Janice Prioleau, was awarded $138,000 after she allegedly slipped and fell in the restaurant during a rainstorm. The case will now be scheduled for a new trial. Attorneys say that Prioleau was walkin...

New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Rates Essentially Unchanged in 2016

Mar 24, 2023

New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Rates Essentially Unchanged in 2016 The Benefits Changes The bureau reported that there will be slight changes in the amount of benefits paid in 2016, though. An applicant for workers’ compensation benefits who is determined to have permanent, but partial disability, will qualify for a maximum weekly benefit of $232 to $871, up from $228 to $855 in 2015. The weekly benefit is based on a formula tha...