Jersey City police say that they have apprehended a hit-and-run driver who struck and killed two teenage boys. The 20-year-old driver was taken into custody without incident.Police say that the man surrendered himself to the Hudson County Prosecutor's Officer after a...
Preventing slip and fall risks at businesses
Every New Jersey business has a duty to prevent slips, trips and falls on its property. Potentially liable parties following such an accident at a business could include the business owners, property owners and property managers of the premises. Fortunately, there are...
Pre-existing conditions tied to previous workers’ comp claims
Most New Jersey workers have health complaints. Just because you're going to your job day in and day out doesn't mean you're perfectly healthy. However, what happens to a worker when he or she has a prior health compliant caused by a previous job, and it's made worse...
4 categories of victims in premises liability cases
In premises liability law -- when it comes to a slip-and-fall accident -- there are four categories of accident victims. Accident victims may be categorized as invitees, social guests, licensees or trespassers. Here's what these terms mean:Invitees: An invitee gets...
Workers’ compensation: The legal definition of an employee
Employers and employees in New Jersey should learn the exact definition of "employee." This will ensure that workers know their rights and protections in terms of an on-the-job injury.If, for example, you are not a legal "employee," then you will not be able to...
