On Behalf of Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP
| April 13, 2023 | Premises Liability
A collapsing roof or ceiling is a nightmare for homeowners and a potential cause of serious injuries. Collapses can be particularly common in rental properties owned by negligent landlords who fail to maintain the structure properly. If you are staying in a rental, either for a vacation or the long term, one of your first …
On Behalf of Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP
| February 25, 2021 | Premises Liability
When it comes to dangerous areas on your property, children may not always show the best judgement. Attractive nuisances are items or places that draw children in but can also potentially hurt them. In order to prevent a serious accident, you should always warn anyone on your property and maintain the nuisance as best you …
On Behalf of Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP
| February 18, 2021 | Premises Liability
Before elevators, New Jersey buildings stood much shorter and individuals who wished to ascend to high floors had to get there on their own power. Through technology and over time, engineers found ways to incorporate elevator systems into structures to allow them to stretch up into the sky. Now, it is not uncommon for skyscrapers …
On Behalf of Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP
| February 4, 2021 | Premises Liability
Dogs might be man’s best friend, but they remain animals. This means that even the most pleasant and well-trained dog can bite if in the right circumstances. However, it is also true that some dogs are more likely to bite than others. However, correlation is not always causation. It is also difficult to ascertain which …
On Behalf of Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP
| January 21, 2021 | Premises Liability
Property owners bear the responsibility for keeping a store, a workplace or even a home safe from hazards that can cause a person to fall. This is important because many older people have a greater likelihood of slipping and falling than younger individuals. In addition, older adults may suffer more serious harm from a fall. …
On Behalf of Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP
| December 29, 2020 | Premises Liability
New Jersey ranks ninth in the country for the number of claims for dog bites. It has 699 claims annually, each costing about $48000. Dogs may be man’s best friends, which is why they account for 63% of the 67% of household pets in the country. Unfortunately, they are not everyone’s best friend, which explains …
On Behalf of Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP
| November 13, 2020 | Premises Liability
New Jersey workers like you understand that workplace dangers exist in any job. Some jobs pose a bigger threat than others, but there are some dangers prevalent anywhere and everywhere. Workplace falls often end up categorized as an all-encompassing workplace danger. No matter where you work, you are likely to have fall statistics at your …
On Behalf of Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP
| November 5, 2020 | Premises Liability
Slip and falls and other personal injuries are not restricted to stores, businesses, and apartments in New Jersey. Homes have many dangers that cause injury and lead to a premises liability lawsuit. Attractive nuisance Property owners may be liable for attractive nuisances that attracts children to their property and causes injury. Examples include a swimming …
On Behalf of Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP
| October 18, 2020 | Premises Liability
If the owners of retail stores do not take the proper precautions, their negligence could cause their employees to incur injuries. In the past few years, retail workers have experienced higher numbers of injuries. Safety and Health magazine says that in 2016, workers in the retail industry were more likely to report injuries than people …
On Behalf of Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP
| September 26, 2020 | Premises Liability
When you own a pet, you have certain responsibilities under the law that help prevent injury to your pet and to other people. Since dog bites are a concern, many of the laws you must abide by help to prevent situations where a bite could occur. Laws also address common problems that can lead to …