New Jersey Personal Injury Law Firm

Settlement vs. Trial: What's the Best Option for Your New Jersey Dog Bite Case?

May 26, 2023

When you've experienced a Understanding Dog Bite Laws in New Jersey Before diving into the intricacies of settlements and trials, it's important to establish a basic understanding of New Jersey's dog bite laws. According to New Jersey Statute 4:19-16, the owner of the dog is strictly liable for damages caused by their dog's bite, regardless of whether the dog has shown aggressive behavior in the past. This sets the stage for the victim t...

Can Flight Attendants Get Workers' Compensation for Turbulence Injuries?

May 12, 2023

Can Flight Attendants Get Workers’ Compensation for Turbulence Injuries? Being a flight attendant comes with risks, and injuries from turbulence are one of those risks. Dealing with turbulence is part of the job of serving the best interests of passengers, but it is sometimes a dangerous one. From the moment that flight attendants board a plane to the moment their passengers exit, everything that flight attendants do is for the passengers. The safet...

Understanding Third-Party Liability in New Jersey Construction Accidents: Navigating the Maze of Accountability

Apr 28, 2023

Accidents are an unfortunate reality in the construction industry. Often, when mishaps occur, the immediate response is to blame the construction company or the worker involved. However, what many people don't realize is that there can be other players in the mix—third parties—who may also be liable for the accident. At the Law Offices of Harold J. Gerr, we aim to bring clarity to the often-confusing layers of accountability in What Is Third-Party Liability...

New Jersey Supreme Court Reverses Personal Injury Verdict Against KFC

Apr 14, 2023

Finding that the trial judge had improperly instructed the jury regarding the burden of proof, the New Jersey Supreme Court threw out a verdict against a Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant in South Jersey and ordered a new trial. The plaintiff, a Delaware woman, said that she fell outside of the store’s bathrooms and experienced pain and numbness in her arms and legs, requiring medical treatment for approximately two months. Her lawyer contended that she fel...

What is a Deposition? How Does It Affect My Personal Injury Claim?

Mar 24, 2023

If you have been hurt because of someone else’s carelessness or negligence, and you’ve filed a lawsuit to recover damages, chances are good your attorney will notify you that you must be deposed, i.e., have your deposition taken. What is the purpose of a deposition and how will it affect your right to recovery? What is a Deposition? In the American civil justice system, the stage where parties gather evidence is known as the “discovery...

Teen Drivers 100 Deadliest Days of Summer | Car Accident Lawyers

Mar 24, 2023

Teen Drivers at Greatest Risk During 100 Deadliest Days of Summer AAA has a term for the timeframe between Memorial Day and Labor Day: 100 Deadliest Days. This period represents several weeks when all drivers, but especially teen drivers, are at greater risk of being fatally injured in a The best way to address this sober situation is with education, beginning with the top reasons for teen driver highway accidents. Commo...

Highland Park Clergy Abuse Lawyers | Your Minister is Accused

Mar 24, 2023

What to Do If Your Minister is Accused of Clergy Abuse Clergy abuse Some have left the Catholic Church because of its inadequate response to the sexual abuse accusations, and according to a 2018 Gallup poll, faith in the Catholic clergy has been substantially eroded in recent years. Those who remain members of the church may wonder what to do if their minister is accused of clergy abuse. The Survivors Network of those Abuse...

New Brunswick Clergy Abuse Lawyers | Allegations Not Limited to Children

Mar 24, 2023

Clergy Abuse Allegations Not Limited to Children The world is watching to see what the Catholic church will do next after Pope Francis announced that What We Know About Nun Abuse Because the facts regarding nun abuse at the hands of bishops and priests is only starting to come to light, we do not know the full details. However, we can piece together some thought-provoking items based on the Pope’s remarks, a...

Piscataway Slip and Fall Lawyers | Snow & Ice Accidents

Mar 24, 2023

Slip and Fall Accidents on Snow and Ice Slip and fall accidents Snow and Ice Duty of Care During cold weather seasons, if property owners welcome the public into their establishments, they have an obligation to sufficiently maintain their premises by removing snow and ice in and around their property. Owners have a duty of care to expect and prepare for hazardous conditions and to act accordingly. At the same time, members o...

New Brunswick Car Accident Lawyers | road fatalities highest since 2007

Mar 24, 2023

New Brunswick Car Accident Lawyers: U.S. Road Fatalities Highest Since 2007 The National Safety Council (NSC) has called for stricter driving rules regarding Vehicle miles traveled increased by three percent as more motorists took advantage of lower gas prices to hit the road. However, the NSC indicates that this does not fully account for the six percent rise in deaths. The group released the results of driver surveys where motorists were asked about thei...