We've all been there. You're walking along, maybe a little distracted, and suddenly – whoops! You trip, slip or fall. It can be embarrassing, and your first thought might be, "I'm such a klutz!" But before you write it off as clumsiness, consider this: sometimes,...
Slip-and-Fall
Building your case after a slip and fall accident
Winter weather in New Jersey means you are at risk of slipping and falling on icy surfaces. When a property owner fails to keep their premises safe, and you are hurt as a result, you could recover compensation through a personal injury claim. Property owners have a...
When you’re injured on someone else’s property
If you are at a retail store or someone else's business, and you are injured due to a hazardous condition, who is responsible? Can you hold the property owner liable for your damages? These are the types of questions behind an area of personal injury law known as...
The dangers of working in cold weather
Working in cold weather in New Jersey isn't just unpleasant; it can actually be dangerous. If you don't look after yourself, you could suffer from a wide range of injuries and health issues. If it gets bad enough, you might have to go to a hospital and take time off...
What to Do After a Slip and Fall: 5 Steps
Slip and falls are among the most common causes of injury in New Jersey. Under New Jersey law, property owners have a legal obligation to ensure the safety of their stores, offices and residences. If an individual is injured due to an unsafe property, the owners or...
Accidents at the grocery store can result in catastrophic injury
People who go to the grocery store don't expect that they are going to be injured while they are there. The risks of suffering an injury are high in some cases because some stores don't keep the floors clean and free of debris. They might also have other issues...
Businesses must keep entryways clear during winter
The winter season is filled with snow and wintry precipitation in New Jersey. Businesses should be prepared for this ahead of time by having protocols in place for when entryways have snow and water tracked in. Without a plan in place, there is a chance that customers...
NJ Winter Weather and Slip-and-Falls
In New Jersey, the coming winter months mean ice, sleet, snow and a higher risk of slip-and-fall accidents. Many slip-and-falls happen where outdoor pedestrian activity is common: parking lots and sidewalks outside businesses. Business owners have a legal obligation...
NJ Men Attempt Black Ice DUI Coverup
The New Jersey slip-and-fall lawyers at Breslin and Breslin are reporting that two NJ men were arrested on Saturday after police said they tried to cover up a drunken car crash by making black ice. Brian Byers, 20, allegedly blew through a stop sign at an...
Slip-and-Falls After a Storm
If you live in the tristate area, chances are you've slipped on a patch of ice in the last few months. Most of the time, these slips lead only to minor scrapes and mild embarrassment, but unfortunately there are occasions when more severe injuries occur....
