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Piscataway Slip and Fall Accident Lawyers | Slip and Falls at Stadiums

Mar 24, 2023

Slip and Falls at Stadiums Many people in New Jersey attend sporting events and concerts each year. Stadium owners may be held liable if someone is injured on their property due to their negligence. Many include a waiver on all tickets stating that spectators assume the risk of getting hurt by attending such an event. Although this may be enough to protect the owner in some instances, there are also certain ...

New Jersey Car Accident Lawyers | Car Accidents Caused by College Students

Mar 24, 2023

Drunk Driving Car Accidents Caused by College Students For many college students, though the focus of the experience is on learning, there are plenty of social opportunities students look forward to as well. Unfortunately, many social gatherings include alcohol, even when underage students are present. Over one half of all fatal Binge Drinking and Drunk Driving The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism reports that binge drinking, which i...

Occupational Injuries, Workers’ Comp, and Third Party Liability

Mar 24, 2023

Work-related injuries that result from the nature of a job or from negligence on the part of an employer often involve the need for ongoing medical treatment and compensation for lost wages. At the personal injury law office of Harold J. Gerr, our lawyers work with injured workers in order to recover compensation for occupational injuries that involve negligence on the part of employers and third parties. We investigate accidents that involve OSHA violations an...

Highland Park Workers’ Compensation Lawyers | Pre-Existing Conditions

Mar 24, 2023

Pre-Existing Conditions Workers’ Compensation A pre-existing condition may make an employee more vulnerable to suffer a An employer cannot deny Workers’ Compensation benefits unless they can prove that the injury was unrelated to the employee’s job duties or work environment. Even when a workplace injury is due, in part, to a pre-existing condition, such as brittle bone disease, diabetes, or a hearing impairment, the employee is entitled to Workers’ Compensation benefits....

Highland Park Personal Injury Lawyers | Thanksgiving Travel Safety

Mar 24, 2023

Thanksgiving Travel Safety Thanksgiving is the most traveled holiday in the United States. As travel peaks from the Wednesday before Thanksgiving through the following Monday, the risks and number of serious and fatal Thanksgiving Travel Tips Taking precaution when traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday can significantly reduce the chance of becoming involved in a serious or fatal car accident. The National Safety Council (NSC) and AAA recommend the following tips for ...

Injuries at the Amusement Park, Fair, or Along the Boardwalk

Mar 24, 2023

Managers and owners of amusement parks and fair rides can be held financially liable for injuries and deaths that occur as a result of poorly maintained or defective rides. Additionally, accidents that occur as a result of how a ride is operated or how potentially dangerous areas are secured, also create liability for amusement parks and fairs. At the personal injury law office of Harold J. Gerr, our attorneys work with safety experts, engineers, an...

Piscataway Slip and Fall Lawyers | Accidents in Retail Stores

Mar 24, 2023

Slip and Fall Accidents in Retail Stores When slip and falls result in injury, it is no laughing matter. While most slip and fall accidents result in minor injuries, many of these Most Common Types of Slip and Fall Injuries Shopping related slip and fall accidents occur in malls, clothing outlets, home improvement stores, specialty shops, and supermarkets. Foot traffic is high in these establishments, so the risk of slipper...

New Jersey Medical Malpractice Lawyers | MRSA Hospital Injuries

Mar 24, 2023

MRSA – The Threat of Increased Injury The medical community has seen an increased risk of injury and death from drug-resistant necrotizing fasciitis in recent years, also commonly referred to as “flesh-eating bacteria.” While different kinds of bacteria can result in necrotizing fasciitis, Group A Streptococcus is the most common cause. The prevalence of this kind of bacteria in cases involving necrotizing fasciitis has resulted in an official name for the syndrome, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus...

New Brunswick Car Accident Lawyers | Drunk Driving During the Holidays

Mar 24, 2023

Drunk Driving During the Holidays The holiday season is here, and with that comes many celebrations. Family gatherings, reunions with friends, office parties, and festivities will soon crowd our calendars. Unfortunately for some, the season of joy will be interrupted by serious injuries when The United States Department of Transportation estimates that nearly 300 people suffer fatal injuries in drunk driving car accidents each year during the week between Christmas and New Year’...

Highland Park Product Liability Lawyers | Essure Recall | 732-537-8570

Mar 24, 2023

Essure Recall Pharmaceutical industry leader, Bayer, recently announced that it will be discontinuing the sale of its Essure System for Permanent Birth Control at the end of this year. The company insists that the decision is based on declining sales and is not related to reports of adverse incidents and dangerous side effects associated with the product. The Essure System is the only non-surgical device approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA...