After slipping and falling in a New Jersey store recently, you do not know whether you or the store owner bears responsibility for your injuries. Should you file an insurance claim or pursue the business for damages? Chron explains common risks that lead to slipping,...

Wintertime in New Jersey increases the risks of falling which can create immediate danger for your elderly loved ones. Because falls can have detrimental outcomes for seniors, facilitating your loved one's safety becomes that much more important. Through your careful...

The ice left over from a winter storm can be extremely dangerous. A landlord or property manager is responsible for keeping the premises free of dangerous conditions, and ice is no exception. While property owners are not responsible for causing the icy conditions...

Slipping and falling can endanger your child if his or her head hits the ground. Head injuries can range from a mild concussion to a severe traumatic brain injury. Immediate treatment can prevent worsening symptoms. Recovering from a brain injury of any intensity will...

A slip-and-fall accident can happen anywhere, but if you fall going up or down the stairs, you could suffer severe injuries. Property owners and other responsible parties have a duty to prioritize stair safety since a defect, obstacle or construction issue can cause a...

As people get older, they start to experience age-related issues that make them more susceptible to falling. They may be physically weak due to an illness or a health condition, or they may take medications that make them more likely to fall, which could result in a...

Seniors are most at risk for falls due to age-related physical limitations. However, anyone can become a fall victim, and the potential injuries can be incredibly severe. The best way to ensure that you do not suffer a dangerous slip and fall accident is to choose the...

Filing a lawsuit for a slip-and-fall accident in New Jersey requires proving the property owner's negligence. When you visit commercial premises, the owner and manager owe a duty of care to maintain a safe environment and protect you from harm. Commercial...

Every year, about 8 million Americans end up in the emergency room after a fall. That's just over 21 percent of all emergency room visits. About 1 million visits come after a slip and fall accident. These stats may be startling, but they underscore just how real this...

There are all kinds of hazards that people might encounter while walking down the street. Sidewalks with uneven or poorly set pavement could lead to a trip-and-fall accident, for example, while cars that are out of control and jump the curb could be an unexpected...

The definition of private property as compared to public property can be more fluid than people realize. One term of law that people in New Jersey might have only a faint understanding of is easements. An easement is a piece of property that is used by others who do...

New Jersey residents might not like the Mets or the Toronto Blue Jays, but what recently happened to a fan at a baseball game between those teams impacts sports fans everywhere. Why? Because sports fans pay money to watch a game and have a good time. They should be...