The Two Faces of Causation: How Actual and Proximate Cause Shape Personal Injury Claims Proving that someone negligently caused harm requires you to prove actual and proximate cause. Actual cause or “cause in fact” is the direct cause, like when a car hits your car. If the vehicle slams into the rear of your car […]
Monmouth and Ocean County, NJ are popular destinations known for their enjoyable attractions, including water parks. Visitors should be aware that these areas can pose dangers, often due to negligence by property owners or operators. If you have been injured at a water park, you may be entitled to seek compensation. July and August are […]
Choosing the right medical care after a car accident is crucial for your health and potential legal claim. Getting into a car accident can be a very traumatic experience. When it first happens, right away we usually enter into a mild state of shock, not knowing what to do. After we get our wits about […]
Dangerous Conditions May Lead to Injuries in New Jersey and Injured Victims May Have Grounds to Pursue Legal Action when Negligent Property Owners Let their Properties Be Unsafe Recognizing the signs of neglected maintenance is not just about aesthetics; it’s a crucial step in ensuring property safety in New Jersey. Property issues can lead to […]
An Unexpected Accident Leaves You Facing Permanent Injuries, Forever Changing Your Life and the Lives of Those Around You. Imagine you are driving to work, cruising at 60mph, enjoying your favorite Saturday podcast, when all of a sudden, a careless driver drifts into your lane, nudging the passenger’s side back panel just enough to put […]
Property Owners Are Responsible for Maintaining Safe Spaces and Can Be Held Liable for Slip-And-Fall Accidents Caused by Their Negligence in New Jersey In and around New Jersey office buildings and commercial properties, accidents can happen. While many occur due to a victim’s own fault, there are many cases in which an individual or entity […]
What You Need to Know if You Have been Injured in a New Jersey Turnpike Accident The New Jersey Turnpike comprises regulated toll roads stretching across the state, from its southern point at I-295 and US 40 in Salem County to its northern end in Bergen County. It is maintained by the New Jersey Transit […]
New Jersey Has Specific Liability Rules for Accidents That Occur on Private Versus Publicly-Owned and Operated Properties, Which Are Crucial for Assessing Legal Claims. The threat of injury from a slip and fall or another type of accident exists in both private and public spaces. If you slip on a wet floor where there are […]
The Three-Second Rule, Maintaining a Three-Second Gap Behind the Preceding Vehicle, Fosters Safer Driving on New Jersey Roads On a daily basis, millions of commuters, tourists, and commercial vehicles fill the highways and roads of the densely populated Garden State. Over half a million vehicles travel on the New Jersey Turnpike alone each day. One […]
Embracing New Jersey’s Seasons While Safely Navigating Weather Hazards in Freehold, Hazlet, Colts Neck, and Throughout Southern New Jersey One of the great delights of living in or visiting New Jersey is the distinct four seasons of the Garden State. Yet, with those seasonal changes come weather conditions that can create driving hazards for the […]
