Sadly, a family trip on a yacht to watch the Fourth of July fireworks ended in the death of three children aged 12, 11 and 8. The boat, which was pulled out of New York’s Long Island Sound on July 5, was scheduled to provide family and friends with the perfect place to view the Fourth of July fireworks. [Read more…]
Injured As A Result Of An Amusement Park Ride? You Have 90 Days To Give Notice Of Your Claim Or You May Have Waived Your Rights To Bring A Lawsuit
By Matthew V. Villani
Generally, the proprietor of an amusement park is bound to exercise reasonable care and to “render the premises reasonably safe and fit for the use intended.” Clayton v. New Dreamland Roller Skating Rink, 14 N.J. Super 390, 395 (App. Div. 1951). This principle governs accidents that occur on the grounds of amusement parks and similar facilities. However, if the personal injury is related to the operation of rides at the amusement park, it is subject to the Carnival-Amusement Rides Safety Act (CARSA), codified at N.J.S.A. 5:3-31 to-59. [Read more…]
New Jersey Drowning Accidents
July is here, and along with it comes the hot, humid, New Jersey summer days. While swimming and water-related activities provide a much-needed break from the heat, they also present risks of serious, even fatal, injuries. This summer, take special care to make sure you are not a victim of a drowning accident in a pool or a New Jersey waterway. [Read more…]
How to Choose the Right Personal Injury Lawyer for My Case
If you have recently been injured in a New York or New Jersey accident and believe that another person or entity is responsible for those injuries, you may have the basis for a personal injury accident case. If someone else was at fault, then you may be entitled to compensation for the injuries you suffered, including compensation for things such as your medical bills, time lost from work, and pain and suffering. The first step toward being compensated for your injuries is to retain the services of a New York or New Jersey personal injury attorney. [Read more…]
Trucks Present Major Risks To The General Population
By Matthew V. Villani
A single tractor-trailer can weigh more than 80,000 pounds and can be up to 75 feet in length. The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) has reported that over 500,000 truck accidents occur each year. Approximately 5,000 fatalities related to truck accidents occur on an annual basis. [Read more…]
Partner Manuel González Serves on an Executive Committee for New Jersey State Bar Association
Partner Manuel González currently serves on the executive committee of the Workers’ Compensation Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association. Members of the executive committee are made of attorneys from plaintiff and defense workers’ compensation bar. The executive committee serves the critical function of reviewing proposed legislation to the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation laws and analyzing its potential impact. The committee then issues recommendations to the New Jersey State Bar Association. [Read more…]
When Is Someone Legally Responsible For Your Injury?
By Matthew V. Villani
“Before recovery may be had, a duty must exist in law, and a failure in that duty must be proved as a fact.” Mergel v. Colgate-Palmolive-Peet Co., 41 N.J. Super.372, 379 (App. Div. 1956). There can be no recovery in a negligence action if the actor violated no duty owed to the injured party. Karuth v. Geller, 54 N.J. Super.442, 453 (App. Div. 1959). Furthermore, “negligence is tested by whether the reasonable, prudent person at the time and place should recognize and foresee an unreasonable risk or likelihood of harm or danger to others.” Rappaport v. Nichols, 31 N.J. 188, 201 (1959).Therefore, the standard of care must be that of “a reasonable person of ordinary prudence” under the same or similar circumstances.” Butler v. Acme Markets, Inc., 177 N.J. Super.279, 286 (1981). [Read more…]
What Is My Personal Injury Case Worth?
If you have been involved in a New York or New Jersey personal injury accident, you may be entitled to compensation for those injuries. Understandably, you probably want to know what your case is worth, or how much compensation you are entitled to as a result of the injuries you received. Each personal injury accident presents a unique set of facts and circumstances that all go into determining what the case is ultimately worth; however, there are some common factors that may help you to better understand the process that will determine the value of your case. [Read more…]
Tree Branches And Personal Injury
by Matthew V. Villani
On May 2012, a twenty-five year old man from New Jersey was killed when a four-foot, 70-pound tree branch fell on top of him at work. Trees and their branches are common causes of personal injury. However, under New Jersey Law, mother-nature isn’t always to blame for these accidents. [Read more…]
What Is Negligence?
If you have been involved in a personal injury accident of any kind, you likely have numerous questions and concerns. Unless you have been through the process before, you probably don’t know much about the law of torts, the standard of negligence or how your case will be handled. While each personal injury case is unique and presents its own set of facts and circumstances, the basic concepts remain the same. [Read more…]
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