Toms River New Jersey Personal Injury Law Blog
Unsecured cargo may put your life in danger
With the popularity of shows on the HGTV channel, many homeowners have decided to tackle repair and improvement projects. Doing so is easier than ever, as major stores dot the landscape across New Jersey. Still, if someone fails to secure cargo, your life may be in...
Red light road deaths reach a 10-year high
Communities install traffic signals to help regulate the flow of cars and trucks in heavily trafficked areas, but new research shows an alarming increase in the number of people dying at signaled intersections. Deaths resulting from motorists running red lights...
Can I sue the city for falling on the sidewalk while on my phone?
A city or local municipality owes a duty of care to ensure that its streets, sidewalks and public areas are safe for pedestrian traffic. Walkways connected to public property must be free of ice, snow and defects such as cracks or gaps. If you slip or trip and fall...
3 examples of catastrophic injuries
The word catastrophic elicits images of suffering. A catastrophic event is often sudden, extraordinarily damaging and frequently permanent. When it comes to a catastrophic injury, the definition remains the same. This type of personal injury is permanent physical...
Does floor care impact slip and falls?
Falls are one of the most common types of personal injury claims. They can happen anywhere in New Jersey, from your own home to a retail store. They also can happen at any time of year, despite the weather. In some cases, they may be unavoidable, such as during a snow...
Could small dogs be a bigger risk than large dogs?
Unfortunately, dog bites and other injuries from dog attacks are more common than anyone wants them to be. Typically, the ones that make the news in New Jersey are those that involve larger breeds or breeds stereotyped as aggressive. This does not mean that only these...
How much time do I have to file a claim?
According to New Jersey law, people who suffer injuries in the workplace may pursue a workers’ compensation claim to cover their medical costs. However, time is an important factor if you want to file a claim. State law does not give a worker infinite time to pursue...
Could your worker’s compensation be at risk due to social media?
You probably think nothing of tweeting on Twitter or updating your status on Facebook. However, it is these actions that could lead to trouble when it comes to your worker's compensation case in New Jersey. Social media is a very public forum, and if you say the wrong...
Do you have an action plan in case of an accident?
Nobody ever wants to anticipate getting into an auto accident in New Jersey, but it is a smart idea to prepare yourself just in case it does happen. It is far better to be ready for a bad event than to have it happen and not know what to do. Preparing for an auto...
Protect yourself from electric scooter accidents
New Jersey, like much of the country, is part of the electric scooter craze. The devices are legal on streets, highways and bicycle paths. Whether they are legal on sidewalks is up to local municipalities and counties. Scooters are popular because they are inexpensive...
