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Icy Sidewalk Fall Leads to $1 Million Settlement in Burlington County Suit New Jersey Law Journal
Submitted by New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark A woman who was rendered disabled after falling on an icy sidewalk at her apartment complex received a $1 million settlement in her Burlington County suit, Tate v. Westover Companies, on May 7. Nicole Tate, who lived at the Willow Ridge Village Apartments in Marlton, fell…
Read MoreSLip and Fall…. Social Guest or Business Invitee—- It matters for personal injuries at a friend’s home…
DAWN O’NEILL, v. ROBERT NEUSCH and LINDA NEUSCH, NEW JERSEY APPELLATE DIVISION August 29, 2019 PER CURIAM Procedural History Plaintiff, Dawn O’Neill, appeals the summary judgment dismissal of her personal injury action. She alleged in the complaint that she was seriously injured when she was caused to fall down the exterior steps of her sister’s home due to a negligently…
Read MoreWhat is a reasonable amount of time for a commercial landowner to remove a hazardous condition during a weather event?
Abdalla v. Threegees, N.J. Super. App. Div. (Not Approed for Publication) Plaintiff appealed the dismissal of his slip-and-fall complaint. The court agreed with the motion judge because it was still raining when plaintiff fell and defendant’s reasonable period to treat the sidewalk began at the conclusion of the precipitation. What is a reasonable amount of…
Read More“commercial property owners are not liable for clearing snow during a snowstorm”
Dixon v. HC Equities Assoc., LP , N.J. Super. App. Div. Decidied May 2, 2019. Submitted by New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. The issue in this case is what constitutes reasonable efforts by a land owner to remove snow during or after it stops snowing. The Facts: After leaving work on March 3, 2015,…
Read MoreSLIP AND FALL IN A MULTIPLE DWELLING UNIT DURING A SNOW AND ICE STORM
CURTIS MCCANTS and CLARINE MCCANTS, v. MACK KENNEDY, ANNETTE KENNEDY, and CLEVON MCCANTS, Decided February 28, 2019 APPELLATE REVIEW OF THE TRIAL JUDGE’S DECISION TO GRANT SUMMARY JUDGEMENT Submitted by Personal Injury Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In reviewing the grant or denial of summary judgment, we apply the same standard which governs the trial court under Rule 4:46-2(c). Perrelli…
Read MoreI tripped and fell on a sidewalk at my local neighborhood town. I want to sue. What are the requirements?
Submitted by New Jersey Slip and Fall Attorney, Jeffrey Hark I was walking down the street in my local neighborhood towards a restaurant and I was tripped and fell on a displaced sidewalk and or curb that was located in front of the municipal school, library, Police, public building. I broke my wrist and needed…
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 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 MoreI was injured while going to lunch on my public sector job and will not be able to return to the job in the future. Am I entitled to Accidental Disability Benefits?
I fell in the parking lot at work before I clock in for the day at my public sector job. i would not have been in the parking lot, but for going to work. Am I entitled to Accidental Disability Benefits?? Submitted by New Jersey Slip and Fall Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In these two virtually…
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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