Statistics on Construction Site Fatalities Throughout 2017, over 5,147 workers were killed on the job. That makes an average of about 14 deaths each day. Out of those fatalities, about 20 percent occurred in the construction industry. Despite rigorous regulations and safety standards, construction is an inherently dangerous field to work in. Accidents continue to… [ Read More ]
One of the most important parts of a car accident case is determining who is at fault for the crash. This can be difficult in the most tragic of crashes where both drivers fall into comas or die as a result of their injuries. Drivers who can be held liable for an accident include one… [ Read More ]
Going to the playground during or after school is not as safe as many parents think it is. Even though many will say kids will be kids, it’s just not a good saying when it comes to children being injured on the playground. Injuries from playground equipment can be serious, putting kids in casts for… [ Read More ]
Elements of a Premises Liability Claim If you are injured on someone else’s property, who pays for the medical bills and other expenses? If you can meet the elements of premises liability, the property owner will be on the hook for your injuries. Here is a short guide to proving a premises case. What Is… [ Read More ]
Overview of Fatal Car Accidents in New Jersey Car wrecks often involve damaged property and sometimes minor to severe injuries for those involved. But if a loved one is killed in a car accident, the aftermath will be a terrifically traumatizing and emotionally draining time for the family. Knowing what to do and who to… [ Read More ]
When a person is injured on someone else’s property, the injured person may be able to successfully assert a premises liability claim against the property owner for his or her injuries. The success of these claims depends on the strength of the evidence presented to show that the property owner’s negligence caused the injury. Accordingly,… [ Read More ]
Q. Do you always file suit against the person who caused an injury or is there some other way to handle it?
