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Slips and Falls in Winter Weather the Duty of Property Owners in New Jersey

Mar 24, 2023

In New Jersey, as in every other state, owners and managers of residential and commercial property have a duty to maintain the property so as to minimize the risk of injury to anyone legally on the property. The duty is not absolute, though—an owner/manager must take “reasonable” steps to both learn of potential safety risks and to either fix them or properly warn visitors of their presence. This concept is referred to as “premises liability....

New Brunswick Premises Liability Lawyers | Swimming Pool Accident

Mar 24, 2023

Swimming Pool Accidents As summer approaches, it is important to be aware of the risks associated with one of the most popular summertime activities–swimming. Many people are being subjected to Electrical Issues: Wiring, Grounding and Bonding The connection of wires to the pool lights, filter pump, and control systems, amongst other electrical equipment is referred to wiring. Bonding is the permanent joining of metallic parts to form an electrically conductive path. Groundin...

Manhattan Truck Crash | Law Offices of Harold J. Gerr

Mar 24, 2023

Manhattan Truck Crash Leads to Eight Fatalities and Several Injuries In Although the truck crash that occurred in Manhattan was deemed a terroristic act, pedestrian and If you or a loved one has been injured in ...

New Brunswick Car Accident Lawyers | Thanksgiving Travel Safety Tips

Mar 24, 2023

Thanksgiving Travel Safety Tips This week, families and friends will come together nationwide to join in Thanksgiving festivities. The holiday weekend is one of the busiest travel times of the year with tens of millions of people driving to their destinations. If you will be on the road this year to get to a Thanksgiving celebration with friends or loved ones, keep these tips in mind to ensure you arrive safely. Check your Vehicl...

New Brunswick Workers’ Compensation Lawyers | Skin Conditions

Mar 24, 2023

Skin Conditions and Workers’ Compensation Occupational skin diseases are among the most commonly reported occupational diseases. If it can be proven that a skin condition developed as a result of a person’s job, then it may be covered by Dermatitis Constant exposure to wet conditions or irritants can lead to contact dermatitis. Dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin that often presents as redness, irritation and sometimes blisters on the affected area...

Piscataway Car Accident Lawyers | Deer Related Accidents

Mar 24, 2023

Deer Related Car Accidents This time of year, deer-related Preventing Deer-Related Accidents Drivers should be cautious in areas where deer have been seen, especially if there are deer-crossing signs in the area. When driving during the early morning hours or at sunset, motorists should slow down and stay alert for deer that may dart out onto the road, causing drivers to veer into oncoming traffic, or suddenly brake, causing a rear-end collision...

What Steps Should I Take After a Rental Car Accident? | 732-537-8570

Mar 24, 2023

What Steps Should I Take After a Rental Car Accident? A serious Different rental companies may have different policies on insurance and may offer various levels of coverage, depending on how much the renter pays. When someone rents a car, there is a lot of paperwork that can be confusing and require more than one signature. After an accident, the driver may have reasonable questions and concerns about the rental agreement an...

New Brunswick Construction Accident Lawyers | Power Tool Injuries

Mar 24, 2023

Power Tool Injuries Power tools can cause serious injuries and even death when users do not follow proper safety or operating instructions or when defective power tools do not operate properly. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports close to one million Common Types of Power Tools The most common types of power tools used in the construction industry include: Power drills Chainsaws, circular saws, jigsaws, miter saws, an...

Piscataway Car Accident Lawyers | NASCAR Drivers Safety Tips

Mar 24, 2023

Car Safety Tips from NASCAR Drivers In October 2017, the U.S. Department of Transportation released the latest statistics available from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) for roadside fatalities. The results are not encouraging as the number of fatalities in 2016 increased from the previous year by 5.6 percent. In all, more than 37,000 people suffered fatal injuries, according to the NHTSA. The average motorist can benefit from the experience of NASCAR driver...

New Brunswick Clergy Abuse Lawyers | Ex-Pope Benedict Breaks Silence

Mar 24, 2023

Ex-Pope Benedict Breaks Silence About Clergy Sex Abuse Pope Francis’s predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI recently gave his perspective on the clergy abuse scandal gripping the Catholic Church. In a 6,000-word essay that was published in Italian and translated into English by the Catholic News Agency, Pope Benedict theorized that the loosening of moral standards in the 1960s and the failure of the leaders of the church in upholding traditional Christian values led to the se...