In order to prevail in a case such as this it is important to show that the defendant had either actual knowledge or constructive knowledge of a dangerous condition that could result on injury. It is not enough merely to demonstrate that the injury occurred. By employing an expert who specializes in these types of accidents, the plaintiff could have shown that the tavern should have been aware of this dangerous condition on the tavern premises. If you have been injured in a fall, Contact an attorney at the Princeton, New Jersey law firm of Lependorf & Silverstein, P.C. for a free consultation regarding your legal rights. The personal injury attorneys at the Princeton, New Jersey law firm of Lependorf & Silverstein, P.C. have extensive experience in litigating these types of personal injury claims. Let the personal injury attorneys at the Princeton, NJ law firm of Lependorf & Silverstein, P.C. go to work for you today.

Almost every one of us remembers the fun associated with a snow storm as a child. Perhaps school would be cancelled, we went sledding, built snowmen, had snowball fights, etc. Now, as an adult, we may enjoy the beauty that a significant amount of snow can bring, but we also must be extremely cautious to try to avoid the accidents that are so prevalent with this slippery substance.

Automobile accidents that occur as a result of snow are very common. Remember, in the State of New Jersey, you are obligated to operate your motor vehicle in a fashion that is safe given the conditions that are presented. What this means is that when it is snowing, you may have to drive below the speed limit, or you may have to give more room to the vehicle in front of you. Many rear end accidents occur because a driver stops and the driver behind him or her tries to stop but slides into the rear of the stopped vehicle. The driver of the vehicle that slid will often say that they are not at fault because they could not avoid sliding. Again, remember that you must drive in a fashion that is safe for the conditions presented. The driver that slid and rear ended the car in front will likely be cited for careless driving and will likely be responsible for damages that occurred to the occupants of the vehicle that was struck. Snowy roads demand an extra degree of caution by those traversing the roadways.

Slip and falls as a result of snow covered walks and parking lots are also very common with major snowfalls in the State of New Jersey. Absent a contract to the contrary with a third party, property owners have the legal obligation in the State of New Jersey to keep their walkways and sidewalks clear of snow and ice so that they are safe for pedestrians. What this means is that if you have a sidewalk in front of your house or business establishment, you must make sure that it is shoveled, sanded and/or salted. Otherwise you can be held legally responsible for an injury that occurs as a result of an unsafe condition leading to a slip and fall. If you slip and fall in the parking lot of a business or housing development, the owner of the property may be held responsible for the damages that you sustained.

If you are injured as a result of an auto accident or slip and fall in the State of New Jersey, call the attorneys at Lependorf and Silverstein immediately. We have been serving injury victims in the State of New Jersey for nearly twenty years and we know what immediate steps must be taken. Do not delay – call one of our attorneys today so that we can ensure that your case is handled in a professional fashion.

As tragic as this accident is, it serves as a reminder of how important it is for drivers to be on full alert, even when it is their right-of-way or when they have a green light. Although at the time of the article’s release, it was said that the investigation into this accident is still ongoing, authorities may not charge the motorist who took this young girl’s life. However, blood and urine samples for testing to determine any alcohol or drug presence in the female driver are pending.

New Jersey Route 527 was the site of two serious school bus accidents which in total sent 5 children to hospitals in 2009. The reports also revealed that the county seat of Toms River lead Ocean County in fatalities with 10, 50% of which occurred on State Highways 37, Garden State Park and 35. Only 5 of the fatal Toms River accidents happened on city and county roads. In addition, Jackson Township experienced 9 auto accident fatalities, 2 of which took place on Interstate 95.

According to the article, the U.S. Department of Transportation distinguishes these holiday periods, which may range from one to five days. The preliminary numbers mentioned above are subject to change if municipalities report any crashes at a later time. These statistics may also change if a victim of an auto accident in New Jersey during the New Years holiday period succumbs to his or her injuries within 30 days of the incident.

As a consequence of the collision, the tractor-trailer uncontrollably slid off the road and fell down a steep embankment. The truck driver was stuck for almost two hours before firefighters specializing in “high angle rescues” were able to safely rescue him. However, the truck driver endured a broken leg and shoulder as well as facial injuries.

There is no doubt that auto accidents in New Jersey involving tractor-trailer trucks can have catastrophic consequences. When a motorist is injured in an auto accident at no fault of their own, compensation may be sought from negligent parties responsible for causing the accident and subsequent injuries. Whether your auto accident resulted from another motorist texting while driving, operating his or her vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or driving recklessly, you may qualify to receive compensation for medical expenses, property damage, pain and suffering, and loss of wages. However, in order for such an endeavor to be successful, you may want to consider seeking legal advice and representation from an experienced personal injury attorney.

The New Jersey Worker’s Compensation Court ruled in this case that the injured worker was in the course of his employment at the time of the accident and used both the “personal comfort” and the “special mission” doctrines to reach the ruling. The worker was deemed permanently and totally disabled due to his injuries and worker’s compensation benefits were awarded accordingly.

In this recent New Jersey case, a verdict of approximately $186,000.00 was awarded by a jury after trial against Rutgers Casualty Insurance Company’s insured. Rutgers Casualty had a $100,000.00 policy in force on the date of the accident. Because the plaintiff had advised defense counsel of his willingness to settle the case for the insured’s $100,000.00 policy through a Rova Farms letter, the full amount of the verdict was deemed payable by the insurance company.

The rescued man was discovered in a conscious state in a life raft soon after the distress signal was sent. Crews will continue searching for the two missing men “until it’s determined there is no chance for survival.” This determination is based on officials’ account of water temperature, weather, and the health of the missing crew members. According to the article, when the boat sank, waves were 6 feet, winds were approximately 30 mph, and the water was about 40 degrees.

Something more must be done to help prevent boating accidents along New Jersey’s coast that involve New Jersey commercial fishing industry workers. Although one death at sea in a year’s span is one too many, nine deaths in 2009 for commercial fishermen operating out of Cape May is devastating.

A recent auto accident in Paramus involved a tractor-trailer and a Honda Accord. According to a northjersey.com article, the driver of the Honda had to be extricated from his vehicle by rescuers. He was then taken to Hackensack University Medical Center. Based on the article, road conditions were wet and caused the driver of the Honda to lose control while driving along a curve. The tractor-trailer then T-boned the vehicle on its passenger side after the Honda crossed into the northbound lane. Alcohol was said not to have been an influencing factor in causing the collision, although the accident is reportedly still under investigation.

An explosion took place recently at a former gas station located on the corner of Vauxhall Road and Millburn Avenue. According to reports, a contractor was cutting tubular metal barriers with a gas-powered saw when sparks set off lingering gasoline vapors in underground tanks. The worker and two others were treated by fire department personnel at the scene of the explosion. The worker was transported to a local hospital with shock symptoms and possible internal injuries which were said to be non-life threatening. The two other hurt individuals suffered minor injuries.

The blast shattered storefront windows at two neighboring businesses, Center Cleaners and Livingston Mart, but no other injuries or structural damage to additional businesses or residents resulted as a consequence.

According to the article, 23 auto accidents have occurred on this overpass within the last three years. And although this does not reflect a high accident rate, it is important for safety improvements to be made to help prevent collisions. Most of the accidents along the ramp resulted from unsafe lane changes, speeding, and motorists following other vehicles too closely. In July of last year, a 44-year-old garbage truck driver was killed after his vehicle changed direction suddenly while speeding. He fell off the overpass, struck the highway below, and plummeted into the Ramapo River.

• Auto accidents which occur at speeds over 45 mph


• Unconscious trauma or noteworthy neck or head injury


• Helmet damage from a motorcycle crash


• A pedestrians being struck by a vehicle at speeds exceeding 18 mph


• Considerably large falls, especially involving the elderly


• Surfing accident or shallow water diving accident


• Penetrating injury to the spinal region

A BP spokesman said that when the fatal accident took place, the man was working on a pipeline inspection crew, marking locations to be examined in a future routine inspection down an elevated line on the gas injection pad. Even though at least one other worker was on the gas injection pad, the BP contractor was by himself at the time of the incident. It appears that the 59-year old worker’s pickup truck rolled up against him and the pipeline, pinning him despite there being no reason as to why or how the truck ended up in such a position. After the other worker along the injection pad found him, he called for help and a medical response team responded to the scene shortly thereafter, declaring the worker dead. The extent of his injuries was not discussed.

The chairman of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee says the new FDA program may cost almost $4 billion over a period of five years. Considering that the FDA safeguards approximately 80% of the U.S. food supply, which includes imports from over 200 countries, there is no doubt that this bill will greatly help their efforts and is worth the cost.

The reformed safety program would allow the FDA the ability to order a food recall rather than force them to wait for a producer to respond to a recall request. The Senate Bill will also enforce more regulated inspections, especially for high-risk facilities. If passed in 2010, this will be the first major food safety reform since the Great Depression.