On Behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | Oct 13, 2021 | Slip-and-fall Accidents
A slip and fall down a flight of stairs can sometimes constitute a medical emergency. After a stair fall, people may experience unconsciousness, severe bleeding or bone fractures. Even if you get through a stair fall without needing to go to the hospital, it does not...
On Behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | Aug 24, 2021 | Injuries, Slip-and-fall Accidents
Falls can have a substantial effect on the quality of life for older adults in New Jersey. Even minor falls can cause serious injuries that impact victims’ independence. Families and caretakers can play a meaningful role in preventing falls through education and...
On Behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | Feb 1, 2021 | Slip-and-fall Accidents
While thinking about injuries, you may not realize just how serious and impactful an accidental slip and fall can be. However, many people suffer from complications beyond just cuts and bruises. Broken bones According to the Center for Disease Control, broken bones...
On Behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | Oct 12, 2020 | Slip-and-fall Accidents
If you have recently suffered a serious injury in New Jersey due to someone’s negligence, you probably know that you can seek compensatory damages. But medical bills and lost wages are not the only consequences you have suffered, and you may even fear serious and long...
On Behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | Sep 28, 2020 | Slip-and-fall Accidents
Shopping plazas and malls are convenient for New Jersey residents, frequently housing various types of shops, from watches and apparel to cosmetics and financial institutions. Shop owners and proprietors of the property owe a duty of care to you when you are on the...
On Behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | Aug 22, 2020 | Slip-and-fall Accidents
Grocery stores are often hotbeds for slip-and-fall hazards. When you are shopping for items, you may encounter wet tiles, discarded debris, damaged flooring and other safety risks. If one of these risks causes you to fall, you may be able to pursue compensation for...
On Behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | Jun 1, 2020 | Slip-and-fall Accidents
Many people in Toms River may not view slips and falls as a threat to anyone other than the elderly. Yet having experienced a ground-level fall, you know just how injurious they can be to people of any age. Many of our past clients here at the Law Office of Donald W....
On Behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | Feb 5, 2020 | Slip-and-fall Accidents
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...
On Behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | Jun 4, 2019 | Slip-and-fall Accidents
A New Jersey resident who slips, trips or falls on another’s property may be able to recover damages via a premises liability claim. Several requirements must be met, though. First, victims must be lawful entrants. Second, it must be clear that the property...
On Behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | Sep 14, 2018 | Slip-and-fall Accidents
“Clean-up on aisle five!” This is a common announcement grocery shoppers in New Jersey are likely to hear at one time or another. Even if clean-ups are handled fairly quickly, there’s always the risk of someone slipping, falling and sustaining a...
