Blog Posts in 2014

Dog bite liability laws

New Jersey residents who have suffered a dog bite might be interested to know if they can hold the owner accountable for their injuries. Depending on state statutes regarding animal bites, a pet owner could be held liable for a victim's damages under strict liability laws or negligence laws if the owner knew the dog was dangerous. New Jersey law provides that dog owners are held to a strict ...

How we can help after a traumatic brain injury

Whether a car accident victim of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) suffers with short-term or long-term effects from the injury, he or she may suffer disabling injuries requiring constant medical attention. In some cases, these victims face multiple surgeries and continual therapy. For this reason, our attorney firm works hard in defending our clients who have suffered with the effects of traumatic ...

New Jersey dog bite laws

Many dog owners may be liable for dog bite injuries suffered by an individual after an attack. The victim usually does not have to prove negligence when it happens, either. In New Jersey, a person bit by a dog only needs to prove who owns the animal. The person suffering injuries is also typically required to determine that the attack occurred without provocation. Other scenarios might involve an ...

Bus driver who hit and killed pedestrian sentenced

A 2012 accident at a New Jersey airport left one man dead and resulted in a jail sentence for the man who was driving the bus that struck the victim. On Sept. 9, the 48-year-old driver was sentenced to 364 days in jail. He will be on probation for three years upon his release and will also perform 150 hours of community service. On November 12, 2012, around 4:00 a.m., a 61-year-old man was walking ...