New Jersey is one of the cradles of aviation. During World War II, thousands of planes were produced in our state, and it served as a testing and training ground for many pilots. It should, therefore, be no surprise that a number of horrific and historic airplane crashes have also occurred here. The Hindenburg’s fiery […]
You load sixteen tons, what do you get? Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don’t you call me ’cause I can’t go I owe my soul to the company store In 1955, Tennessee Ernie Ford had a surprise number one hit when he recorded a version of this coal miner’s lament. Compared […]
Merriam Webster defines an accident as “an unforeseen and unplanned event or circumstance.” That is the perfect description of what happened to a New Jersey woman who recently made headlines after settling a slip and fall case for $1.25 million. According to NJ.com, “Laura Diaz, now 37, tumbled into a self-service rotisserie chicken warmer after […]
Merriam Webster defines an accident as “an unforeseen and unplanned event or circumstance.” That is the perfect description of what happened to a New Jersey woman who recently made headlines after settling a slip and fall case for $1.25 million. According to NJ.com, “Laura Diaz, now 37, tumbled into a self-service rotisserie chicken warmer after […]
Q: Can I sue the owner of the dog that bit me? Hackensack dog bite attorneys know that not every pup is “man’s best friend”. Being bitten or mauled by a dog is a traumatic experience that can leave victims with serious long-term physical and psychological injuries. In some cases–particularly with strong, aggressive dogs and […]
Across the country, arbitration is taking over. In order to prevent consumers from banding together and filing class-action lawsuits when they are harmed, companies are forcing people to agree to arbitrate their disputes outside of court, one-on-one. The Supreme Court of the United States has facilitated this shift toward arbitration because we, as a nation, […]
Q: Who can sue for injuries or fatalities suffered on mall property? Whether you’re there to window shop or need to pick up a particular item, a trip to the local mall can sometimes deliver more than you ever bargained for. In a horrible tragedy, a toddler girl was reportedly killed when “a movable wall […]
Americans love their cars. They provide freedom at the turn of a key, allowing you to go anywhere at any time. When a beloved car is damaged in an accident, it is not only inconvenient, it is often upsetting. Sometimes a car can be easily repaired after a fender bender, but other times the insurance […]
It’s Fall, y’all! The pumpkin spice lattes are flowing, and weekends are full of opportunities to pick apples, carve pumpkins, or go through a “haunted” house. While we hope that most autumn activities can be enjoyed without incident, if you are injured at a special event this fall is important to know what to do. […]
Q: Can I sue for a personal injury if I waited a week to seek medical attention? New Jersey personal injury attorneys routinely advise those injured in an accident to seek medical attention right away. But sometimes accident victims are reluctant to do so and/or believe they aren’t seriously hurt. Many don’t realize that it […]