Baranowski v. City of Newark, Docket No. A-2262-23, NJ Super., App. Div., Mar 11, 2025 - The plaintiff tripped and fell in a pothole in the City of Newark. There were no complaints reported about this pothole prior to this...more
California is home to more than its fair share of personal injury claims, the vast majority of which, according to California courts, include car crashes and slip and fall injuries. Workplace injuries involving cuts and...more
In my years representing seriously injured clients throughout New Jersey, I’ve seen just how devastating a simple slip, trip, or fall can be. A cracked sidewalk or uneven paver stones, a wet grocery store floor, or a poorly...more
The legal system can be complex, but an experienced lawyer can help you navigate it after a slip and fall injury. They can provide valuable insight and guide you through the process should you decide to officially pursue...more
As a New Jersey personal injury lawyer, I understand the devastating impact a slip and fall accident can have on your life. Whether it’s a fall in a store, a slippery sidewalk, or even a poorly maintained stairway, these...more
There is nothing like an injury to remind human beings of our frailty. Whether it's a car accident or a slip and fall incident in a grocery store, our bodies may feel the aftereffects for months — or even years — after the...more
A car accident, slip-and-fall, or other incident can turn your life upside down when catastrophic injuries occur. These serious injuries go beyond sprains or fractures, leaving you out of work and with long-term or permanent...more
Martha Garduno Mondragon v. Jo Jo Pizza (WCAB); No. 174 C.D. 2024; filed Jan. 6, 2025 - This case involved a claimant who sustained work injuries as a result of a slip and fall on ice in the employer’s parking lot. A Claim...more
As the winter months roll on and snow and ice continue to cover the asphalt and concrete, it is helpful to remind ourselves about the state of the law with regard to employee injuries that result from falling down in parking...more
Personal injury claims are often misunderstood, and misinformation can prevent victims from pursuing the compensation they deserve. Whether you’ve been in a car accident, experienced a slip and fall, or suffered medical...more
OSHA enforces almost 1,000 standards and tens of thousands of individual regulations related to General Industry, Construction, Maritime, and other industries. Once again, OSHA released its preliminary data for the top ten...more
Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere, but when they occur in an apartment building, the consequences can be particularly challenging. Whether you're a tenant or a visitor, injuries from a fall can result in medical...more
Robertson v. Harvard Maintenance Inc., 2024 WL 1585598 (E.D. Pa. Apr. 11, 2024) - The plaintiff, while walking to work, slipped and fell in the parking lot on accumulated ice and sustained injuries to his hand, spine, head,...more
Sanner v. Airbnb Inc., 2024 WL 1356693 (M.D. Pa. Mar. 29, 2024) - The plaintiff and a group of her friends stayed the weekend at a home rental they booked using the home-sharing app, Airbnb. Upon their arrival, the ground of...more
Robinson v. Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Inc., 2024 WL 2955263 (Pa. Super. June 12, 2024) - The plaintiff, a business invitee, broke her ankle while playing disc golf at the defendant’s disc golf course....more
If you are hurt while on someone else's property in California, you may be entitled to compensation. The types of compensation that may be available depend on the facts of your case including the extent of your injuries and...more
Slips, trips, and falls can cause serious and fatal injuries. According to Injury Facts, these incidents took 46,653 lives in workplaces and homes in 2022. The National Floor Safety Institute reports that eight million people...more
When you pull into a parking space, you likely don’t give much thought to the concrete parking stopper at the end of the spot. These seemingly insignificant infrastructures are designed to keep your car from overstepping its...more
Filing a personal injury claim involves much more than filing the complaint in court. Much of the work lies in the preparation of your claim. The steps below can help you strengthen your case and avoid pitfalls that might...more
The vacation rental industry claims over two million properties throughout the United States. According to the Miliken Institute, California had 128,000 short-term vacation rental listings in 2022. The Big Bear region in...more
Insurers of commercial property owners take note: in a 4-3 decision, the New Jersey Supreme Court significantly expanded sidewalk liability law. Owners of vacant commercial lots in the Garden State now have a duty to maintain...more
“Slip and fall” is a term that personal injury lawyers, insurance companies, and insurance claim adjusters use to describe accidents that occur when people fall, slip or trip and hurt themselves at a commercial location,...more
Key Points: Plaintiff’s non-retained experts are treating physicians, and their testimony at trial should be limited to their scope of treatment, diagnosis, and prognosis with respect to the injuries alleged....more
What is a Personal Injury Case? As we explain below, California law imposes a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury cases. Initially, it helps that you understand the nature of a personal injury case....more
Injuries can (and do) happen when you least expect it, even in so-called safe environments like shopping malls. Whether it’s a slip and fall, a collision with a shopping cart, or any other mishap, knowing what steps to take...more