July 3, 2020

A slip and fall accident can happen virtually anywhere, but shopping malls seem to be frequent locations for these types of accidents. There are numerous reasons why slip and fall accidents occur in shopping malls, including tripping over debris or slipping on food or drinks spilled by other shoppers in the mall. When you suffer a slip and fall accident in a shopping mall, the primary question becomes whether the shopping mall can be held liable for your injuries and damages. Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents in Shopping Malls A slip and fall accident can occur anywhere in…

May 25, 2020

No one ever expects to suffer a spinal injury from a fall, car accident, or other traumatic event.  The medical costs of such an injury can shatter a life and family.  A trusted attorney can obtain compensation for current and all future care. The spinal cord consists of the nerves within the spinal column/backbone. These nerves communicate messages from the brain to the body. When there is damage to the spinal cord, there may be a full or partial loss of motor control and sensation. Victims of this type of injury can be paralyzed from the waist down (paraplegic)…

May 20, 2020

Dog and human interaction cannot always be predicted. The trigger for aggressive dog behavior is not always clear. Most times, a dog will lash out to bite because of fear. The basic rule is that the person in control of the dog is the responsible party. However, the legal definition of what constitutes “control” depends upon various factors. Each state has enacted different lawsMunicipal ordinances may be even more restrictive than the stateFindings of fact influence the conclusions of law, andCommon law based upon what is called legal precedent can override statutory law Liability for Negligence Versus Strict Liability Statutes  …

May 14, 2020

The current Coronavirus pandemic has drastically impacted the lives of citizens everywhere, but especially those living in nursing home facilities. A recent investigation at the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home at Menlo Park revealed that necessary infection control procedures to help slow the spread of Covid-19 were ignored, ultimately contributing to one of New Jersey’s worst outbreaks so far.  As of May 4, 2020, 198 residents at the facility tested positive for the Coronavirus. Another fifty residents at the facility died as a result of Covid-related complications. The Veterans Memorial Home at Menlo Park has the second highest number of…

May 10, 2020

During this Covid-19 crisis, walking and jogging have become even more popular for exercise and emotional health. However, most pedestrians don’t realize the extent of their risk from motor vehicle accidents. The body has no defense when it is struck by the moving mass of a vehicle. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reported a 3% increase in the number of pedestrians killed in traffic crashes in 2018, for a staggering total of 6,283 deaths. Risk Factors for Pedestrian Accidents (CDC data): Age Pedestrians between age 50 to 59 had the highest percentage of fatality. Children 14 years…