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Slip & Fall and Trip & Fall Lawsuits Against Governmental Entities

Posted Feb 26, 2019

Q: Are there special rules in slip & fall and trip & fall lawsuitswhen you are suing government entities in New Jersey? In New Jersey, there is what is known as the Tort Claims Act. It is Title 59 of New Jersey statutes. It is essentially the law that defines how one can bring claims […]

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What is the Homeowner’s Duty to Maintain City Sidewalks Adjacent to Their Property?

Posted Feb 22, 2019

A New Jersey homeowner’s duty to maintain the sidewalks adjacent to their property is largely dependent on the town where the property is located. The general rule is that if a homeowner does not bother touching or maintaining the town sidewalk, then that homeowner is not responsible for the condition of the walk. However, once […]

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Slip & Fall and Trip & Fall Lawsuits on Residential Property

Posted Feb 19, 2019

Residential real estate in the State of New Jersey has a whole different set of laws and standards as to what property owners have to do to prevent others from slipping or tripping on the property. If you are lawfully on someone’s property, in their home, in their yard or on a walkway next to […]

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Slip & Fall and Trip & Fall Lawsuits on Commercial Property

Posted Feb 15, 2019

In commercial property scenarios, you often have contracts and leases between owners, management companies and tenants. Experienced New Jersey slip & fall and trip & fall attorneys will know that it is imperative to analyze the tenants’ responsibility for your injuries. It is very important to get an attorney who is seasoned in slip, trips […]

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Slip & Fall and Trip & Fall Lawsuits

Posted Feb 12, 2019

When someone is injured in a slip & fall (for example, slipping on an icy sidewalk) or a trip & fall (for example, tripping over a broken sidewalk), it can have profound and lifelong effects on the injured person’s life. But not every case is straightforward and you need an attorney with experience in these […]

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As a Car Accident Victim, What Can I Do to Help you with My Case?

Posted Feb 8, 2019

It’s our job as experienced New Jersey car accident attorneys to develop your claim as best as we can, based on the unique facts and circumstances of your accident, plus what we have learned over the many years as accident attorneys. There are three areas to develop in any case: liability, damages and collectability. Establishing […]

Car Accidents, Car Insurance

What are the Minimum Insurance Requirements in New Jersey?

Posted Feb 5, 2019

The minimum is $15,000, which is not a lot. Insurance companies prefer that drivers buy the minimum insurance required by law because if someone only has the minimum and hurts someone, that’s all the insurance company is required to pay. Less out of pocket for the insurance companies. Insurance premiums in New Jersey are not cheap […]

Car Accidents, Car Insurance

What Kind of Evidence Does a New Jersey Car Accident Lawyer Gather to Establish an Injury Case?

Posted Feb 1, 2019

There are three parts to every car accident case: First, there’s liability, that is, whose fault is the accident? Second, there are damages, which is the amount of harm that you have endured as a result of the other person’s negligence Third, there’s collect-ability, which speaks to whether the monetary value of the damages that […]

Car Accidents

If I Have Been Seriously Injured in a Car Accident and Can’t Work, How Can I Afford a Lawyer?

Posted Jan 29, 2019

Lawyers in New Jersey charge clients either on an hourly basis or on a contingency fee basis. A contingency fee is when an attorney does not charge you a fee until and unless you recover something for your harms and losses. We handle all car accident cases on a contingency fee basis. If you choose […]

Car Accidents

How Soon After My Auto Accident Should I Meet with a Lawyer?

Posted Jan 25, 2019

There is not any given timeframe, in my mind, to consult an attorney after a car accident, but you should meet with a lawyer as soon as you can. The most important thing is that you get the proper medical care because your health and recovery are paramount. The moment your health condition is stable, […]

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