Premises Liability

AUG

2017

Help! Know What Laws Apply When You Fall and Are Injured

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While walking to the neighborhood pharmacy on the corner to get your medicine, you pass several private homes, one of which had a broken sidewalk. You trip and fall, injuring your shoulder. Two days later you are in so much pain that you have to go to the emergency room, where...

MAY

2017

What You Need to Know If You’re Hurt at Your Shore Rental

Posted By : Dan T. Matrafajlo

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The calendar says that summer doesn’t begin until the third week in June. Nevertheless, Memorial Day is the start of the season for most of us here in New Jersey. In fact, it’s prime season for vacation homes. So, what happens if you are hurt while at your shore rental? It could...

JAN

2017

Slipped and Fell on Snow or Ice? What You Need to Know

Posted By : Dan T. Matrafajlo

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Winter scenes in the city or the suburbs can paint a beautiful picture. However, if you’ve slipped and fallen on snow or ice, you might not appreciate the view. This is especially true if you’ve been injured. Can you make a claim? Here’s what you need to know. There are laws...

DEC

2016

The Truth about Fire and Premises Liability

Posted By : Dan T. Matrafajlo

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There’s no dispute that burn injuries are among the most painful. What happens when someone is injured in a fire caused by someone else’s negligence? Is it possible to bring a premise liability claim? The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) maintains statistics regarding...

JUL

2015

Common Injuries Suffered by Premises Liability Victims

Posted By : Dan T. Matrafajlo

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Slip and fall accidents can cause serious injuries. Falls account for over 8 million hospital emergency room visits, representing the leading cause of visits (21.3%). Slip and falls account for over 1 million visits, or 12% of total falls. Since these accidents result in so much...

JUL

2012

PREMISES LIABILITY: FAQ

Posted By : Dan T. Matrafajlo

Tags : Premises Liability

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What is premises liability? Premises liability is a claim brought most commonly against a negligent commercial property owner, but may also be brought against an owner of private property. Under premises liability law, owners of properties where you may shop, work or live are...