A premises liability case recently came to a close, resulting in $6 million being awarded to a student who had broken her elbow and arm after tripping over a wire cable back in eighth grade. The incident occurred on October 4 of 2011 in gym class. The middle schooler was with classmates on a paved… [ Read More ]
It doesn’t matter where you live in the state of New Jersey, there’s a good chance that you spend time visiting a variety of businesses on a regular basis. Along with this, you may find yourself a pedestrian from time to time. With all this in mind, you may never think twice about being involved… [ Read More ]
There are many situations where people trip, slip, or fall. Maybe you weren’t paying attention and tripped over a step, or you slipped on ice when it was winter. Not all cases of tripping, slipping, or falling are the responsibility of a property owner, but in many cases, the owner of the property can be… [ Read More ]
In the early part of the summer, it’s not uncommon for students to begin looking for their fall homes where they can live as they start their next school semester. When you’re ready to take that step, it’s important to make sure you see the housing you want to live in before you agree to… [ Read More ]
Who should be at fault in a case of nature-versus-man? If you’re hurt while you’re on a cruise, you may be seeking out international help from your attorney, because these cases can involve many different governments. When it comes to a cruise where the captain and others on board can tell that bad weather is… [ Read More ]
Homeowners should be held accountable for dangerous walkways in cases where they’re the liable party. In many cases, walkways leading up to houses and sidewalks in front of properties are the responsibility of homeowners. Of course, every city, town, or village is different and has different laws, but generally speaking, it’s a homeowner who you’ll… [ Read More ]