On behalf of Smith Magram Michaud Colonna, P.C. | Feb 14, 2020 | Premises Liability
Even when parents tell their children not to go in someone else’s yard without an invitation, curiosity, peer pressure or temptation may get the better of them. If your child sustains an injury while trespassing, even though he or she was in the wrong, the...
On behalf of Smith Magram Michaud Colonna, P.C. | Nov 13, 2019 | Premises Liability
Hazardous conditions can cause injury and death in New Jersey and across the nation. Those responsible for the safety of others must take steps to mitigate the risk. This is especially true with certain activities such as zip lining. Since these recreational locations...
On behalf of Smith Magram Michaud Colonna, P.C. | Aug 30, 2019 | Premises Liability
In New Jersey and across the nation, accidents involving elevators seem rare. Unfortunately, they do happen, and people suffer injuries and fatalities because of them. If an elevator accident happens, it could be due to a failure to ensure that it was in safe working...
On behalf of Smith Magram Michaud Colonna, P.C. | Aug 19, 2019 | Premises Liability
New Jersey residents may have heard that the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel in downtown Atlanta, Georgia, was the site of a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak between June 22 and July 15. The hotel’s general manager and the companies that own and maintain the hotel...
On behalf of Smith Magram Michaud Colonna, P.C. | Aug 14, 2019 | Premises Liability
New Jersey residents may have heard that a Las Vegas woman is suing Wayne Newton after the entertainer’s pet monkey allegedly attacked her daughter. In the lawsuit, the plaintiff is seeking a minimum of $15,000 in compensatory damages. The incident was supposed...
On behalf of Smith Magram Michaud Colonna, P.C. | Nov 8, 2017 | Premises Liability
Building owners and landlords in New Jersey and around the country could do more to protect their visitors from slips and falls according to a study from CNA. The Virginia-based risk assessment and management firm studied slip and fall liability claims filed between...
On behalf of Smith Magram Michaud Colonna, P.C. | Jun 26, 2017 | Premises Liability
One of the many possible results of a slip-and-fall accident is an ankle injury. These injuries, which may vary in degree of severity, can cause mobility issues and significant pain. A New Jersey resident dealing with ankle injuries caused by the negligence of another...
On behalf of Smith Magram Michaud Colonna, P.C. | Jun 20, 2017 | Premises Liability
Manufacturers of equipment used in amusement parks in New Jersey and throughout the country carry insurance policies to protect them in case someone is injured on a ride. While these types of accidents are not common, they can be costly for the park and manufacturer...
On behalf of Smith Magram Michaud Colonna, P.C. | Mar 7, 2017 | Premises Liability
Imagine walking into the local supermarket to pick up a few items. As you head toward the dairy aisle, you suddenly find yourself on the ground. Instead of standing up, brushing yourself off, and quickly moving away in embarrassment, look around and assess the...
On behalf of Smith Magram Michaud Colonna, P.C. | Oct 24, 2016 | Premises Liability
When New Jersey residents visit friends and relatives, getting injured is usually the last thing they like to think about. However, accidents can happen and sometimes the consequences can be severe. In fact, hazards can be present even if there doesn’t appear to...
