What should you do if your landlord does not make repairs?
Landlords are legally obligated to ensure that your home is safe. If your landlord is negligent and does not perform regular maintenance, you need to know what you can do to remedy the situation. There are several steps you can take when your landlord is negligent. Contact the board of health According to Legal Services …
State law provides remedies for negligent alcohol service
For those injured by a drunk driver, more than just the drunk driver may be legally responsible for any injuries. Drunk driving accidents cause more than just property damage to the vehicles involved. Physical injuries from these types of incidents can be difficult to overcome, and a dram shop liability lawsuit can help victims claim …
Recovering compensation when you were partly at fault
Most personal injury cases are based on the theory of negligence. If one party caused an accident through negligence, the injured party can hold the negligent party liable for their damages. The idea is to help the injured party return as much as possible to the condition they were in before the accident, and to …
How prevalent are workplace falls?
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 …
Homes may be center of lawsuits
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 …
Is my landlord obligated to return my security deposit?
Landlords request security deposits from their tenants to cover any damage to the property or unexpected expenses after the lease is up. Upon moving out, New Jersey law stipulates that landlords must return the security deposit within one month after the tenant moves. However, landlords may be obligated to return the deposit sooner depending on the circumstances. …
Retail store owners should prioritize safety
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 …
5 common examples of improper property maintenance
Property owners have a general obligation to keep their premises reasonably safe. To do so, they must regularly inspect property for potential hazards and make necessary repairs. Unfortunately, though, property owners do not always stay on top of maintenance. If a person sustains an injury on someone else’s property, he or she may have a …
When a fall causes a serious head injury
A slip-and-fall accident can cause serious injuries for a victim. Many factors, such as where the slip happened and what surface the victim was on when it happened, can contribute to the severity of the victim’s injuries. Slip-and-fall injuries can happen indoors and outside, during winter and summer, at night and in the daylight, and …
When could an exchange with a car insurance agent haunt you?
After a car accident, you have several tasks to tend to, including contacting a New Jersey insurance agent. No matter if you reach out to your agent or the other motorist’s, think twice about what you say. USA Today examines common pitfalls that may jeopardize a car accident claim. Protect your rights to receive compensation …
