Suing Contractors and Subcontractors for Negligence in Construction Accidents
Construction sites are complex, high-risk environments where safety is a shared responsibility. While workers’ compensation generally covers injuries caused by your own employer, New Jersey law allows separate claims against negligent third parties, such as general contractors or subcontractors. The New Jersey Supreme Court confirmed this principle in Alloway v. Bradlees, Inc., 157 N.J. 221…
Read MoreWho Is Liable for Truck Accidents Caused by Hours-of-Service Violations?
When an 80,000-pound commercial truck travels along the highway, the driver’s alertness is the most important safety feature. Each year, serious accidents occur when drivers continue working past safe time limits. Federal Hours of Service (HOS) regulations exist to prevent fatigue-related truck crashes. When these rules are ignored, the results can bring devastating injuries and…
Read MoreInjured by Heavy Equipment? Products Liability Laws Can Help You
When heavy construction equipment—bulldozers, cranes, forklifts, excavators, loaders, and other machines—fail, an immensely dangerous situation is created for workers in the area. A defective part, faulty hydraulic system, or malfunctioning safety mechanism can cause catastrophic crushing injuries, amputations, spinal trauma, or even death. It only takes an instant, and the victims involved are helpless to…
Read MoreWhat New Jersey Laws Impact E-Bike and E-Scooter Accident Liability?
Electric bikes (e-bikes) and electric scooters (e-scooters) have changed how people get around New Jersey, whether you live in busier urban areas or smaller suburbs. They’re fast, affordable, and wildly popular, yet they’ve also contributed to a rise in serious accidents. Riders who are struck by cars, injured by defective devices, or harmed due…
Read MoreHow New Jersey Trucking Accident Laws Differ from Those of Regular Car Accident Cases
Not all accidents are the same. Crashes involving two passenger cars and crashes involving a passenger car and a larger vehicle (e.g., a commercial truck, semi, or government vehicle) may both result in catastrophic injuries, but the way they are handled in a personal injury lawsuit will differ greatly. The injuries are often worse, the…
Read MoreCan You Sue an Institution for Failing to Protect You Against Sexual Abuse?
Cases of sexual abuse can go far beyond the perpetrator. Too often, institutions—schools, churches, youth organizations, camps, hospitals, and employers—fail to protect people in their care. In the worst cases, they may even look the other way, ignore warnings, or cover up abuse. If this happened to you or your child, know that you can…
Read MorePersonal Injury Lawsuits vs Wrongful Death in New Jersey
If you or someone you love has been catastrophically injured because of another party’s negligence, New Jersey law provides a path for you to seek justice and financial compensation through a personal injury claim. But when those injuries result in death, the legal process changes significantly, shifting from a personal injury matter to a wrongful…
Read MoreAre Manufacturers Always Liable for Defective Products?
Has a defective product caused life-changing injuries for you or a family member? When this happens, much of the blame and liability gets put on the manufacturer. While this can be the case, as manufacturers can and do bear legal responsibility for the harm their products may cause, they aren’t always the only party that…
Read MoreWhat Happens If You’re Injured in a Crash with a Government Vehicle?
If you or a loved one has been catastrophically injured in a crash involving a government vehicle in New Jersey, you have legal rights. However, these cases can become complicated. This is because pursuing justice against a public entity can involve special rules, strict deadlines, and extra hurdles. What do you need to know, and…
Read MoreWhat If I’m Hurt at an Airbnb or Short-Term Rental?
Short-term vacation rentals like Airbnb and Vrbo have exploded in popularity. But what happens when a relaxing weekend getaway becomes a nightmare because of a serious injury on the property? If you or a loved one has been catastrophically injured while staying at an Airbnb or other rental property in New Jersey, you may be…
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