Personal Injury
Net Opinion Comments of Expert Witness | New Jersey Appellate Court
Once again the New Jersey appellate court has weighed in on the “net opinion“ comments of an expert. Submitted by New Jersey Slip and Fall Attorney, Jeffrey Hark. Did your attorney hire a qualified expert? Did the expert tie his opinions to the facts as well as the current standard of care and generally accepted…
Read MoreSlip and Fall— Snow and Ice—- who is responsible for the repair and as a result the defective condition on the land
Susan P. Harris v. Jerry and Carol Lawrence and Ocean Vista Condominium Association and Surf Site Management, LLC v. A&N Snow Removal LLC Submitted by New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In December 2013, plaintiff, Susan Harris was injured when she slipped and fell on ice that had been formed on a sidewalk located…
Read MoreHector Serulle v. Dario, Yacker,
Submitted by New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In October 2009, Serulle allegedly tripped and fell on a sidewalk abutting private home owned by Adrian Sosa. Serulle alleged he tripped on loose stone on top of the side walk. Serulle also claimed he tripped because of the height differential caused by a tree root…
Read MoreFatima Marroquin v. Salvador Espinoza and Jose Ramon Espinoza
Submitted by New Jersey Sip and Fall Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark On Sunday November 29, 2014, plaintiff Marroquin went shopping with her Aunt around 11 a.m. They left from the back of the house to access the driveway. Plaintiff had no difficulty walking to the car in the driveway. Upon return, plaintiff parked in the front…
Read MoreMy case was dismissed because my attorney did not hire an expert to prove he medical issues related to the crash!
Thomas Chetney v. New Jersey Manufacturers Re-Insurance Submitted by New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. On February 5, 1998 plaintiff, Chetney was working as a paramedic when his ambulance was struck by a vehicle operated by an uninsured driver. From this accident plaintiff claimed he endured a permanent injury to his lumbosacrial spine. Even…
Read MoreLegality of Pit Bull Bite During House Appraisal
Patricia Ward v, Brigida Ochoa, Noe Gonzalez, Land Safe Appraisals, INC. and Bank of America and Century 21 Worden & Green and Ken Song Submitted by New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. On October 3, 2014, Ward (plaintiff) was going to appraise Ochoa’s house. When plaintiff arrived Ochoa informed her that her two dogs…
Read MoreIf a dog bites the groomer, can the dog owner be sued?
Angela Carpentiero v. The Estate Of Jane Pocknett Submitted by New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Is a dog groomer an employee or independent contractor? If a dog bites the groomer, can the dog owner be sued? Is his a liability claim or a workers compensation claim? Angela Carpentiero (plaintiff) was a part-time groomer…
Read MoreChristine Spellman v. Theresa Kosenski and Plymouth Rock Assurance
Submitted by New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. On June 10, 2013, Spellman (plaintiff) fell down a set of stairs at her mother’s (defendant) home. Spellman went to her mother’s house for lunch and recalled leaving by the kitchen door to return to work. Plaintiff does not remember anything after walking out the door…
Read MoreI was videoed in my employer’s bathroom with my pants down! Can I sue for the psychological injuries?
Subject: Postiglione v Barry Submitted by New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. I was videoed in my employer’s bathroom with my pants down! Can I sue for the psychological injuries I suffer as a result of the person who videoed me? The question really is what constitutes a “dramatic impact” on daily activity need…
Read MoreWhat Happens when I Slip and Fall because a Tree affected the Sidewalk?
Dector v. Minoj and Township of Livingston Submitted by New Jersey Slip and Fall Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Irma Dector (plaintiff) was walking on the sidewalk in front of 16 Post Lane. The address belonged to Mr. Hejib (defendant). Plaintiff’s foot got caught on the raised portion of the sidewalk. This trip caused plaintiff to facture…
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