Premises Liability Wrap Up: Beyond Slip and Fall Accidents
Posted October 27th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Premises Liability.
Today, we conclude our ongoing series on premises liability claims. We have given a great deal of attention to slip and fall accidents. However, there are other types of accidents that are considered premises liability actions. Let’s take a look at some. It’s easy to understand the basis of a premises liability claim. Property owners […]
Read MorePremises Liability: What Actually is an Attractive Nuisance?
Posted October 25th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Premises Liability.
An attractive nuisance sounds like a contradiction of terms. However, the attractive nuisance doctrine may apply to some New Jersey premises liability claims. Our series on premises liability has focused primarily on slip and fall accidents. Let’s look outside the box to see how other types of claims fall under the premises liability umbrella. First, […]
Read MorePremises Liability: When You Fall on Public Property
Posted October 20th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Premises Liability.
Public property. What exactly do we mean by this term? As we continue to discuss premises liability claims, we’ll concentrate on fall down accidents on public property. It’s important to know what constitutes public property. And, how a slip and fall claim on public property is different than one on commercial or residential grounds. So, […]
Read MorePremises Liability: Injured While Visiting a House for Sale?
Posted October 11th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Premises Liability.
House hunting? More than likely you’re getting first glimpses of available homes by attending open houses or by personal showings with real estate agents. None of us like to think about it. But, what happens if you’re injured while visiting a house for sale? Can you pursue a premises liability claim? In our continuing series […]
Read MorePremises Liability: More Useful Facts about Sidewalk Accidents
Posted September 22nd, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Premises Liability.
You may have heard the term premises liability. However, you may not totally understand its significance. If you’ve slipped/tripped and fallen on a sidewalk, your claim is based on the concept of premises liability. In short, it will be necessary to prove that a property owner’s negligence caused your personal injuries. In our first article […]
Read MoreCan a Bar Be Held Responsible for an Act of Violence?
Posted June 22nd, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Premises Liability.
Once again, violence has made its way back on Jersey City streets. There have been two recent shootings on West Side Avenue which have left one man dead and two others injured. Since the shootings happened late at night, many are blaming a local bar for the cause of the recent violence, something the bar […]
Read MoreWho’s Responsible For My Bar Fight Injuries?
Posted September 18th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Premises Liability.
It’s that time of the year where football is dominating our television sets. Sometimes we’re in the mood to share a good game with friends so we go to the local sports bar. And maybe you have a few too many drinks and aren’t thinking straight. And maybe a fan of the opposing team has been […]
Read MoreWho is responsible for a fall on condominium property?
Posted September 17th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Slip and Falls.
Jersey City and the surrounding area are bursting with condominiums. This means that there are a number of property owners joined together. They pay dues to a homeowners’ association, which is responsible for maintaining and repairing commons areas. What happens if you fall on condominium property? Does the homeowners’ association have any liability? Condominiums and […]
Read MoreMaking a Claim For Inadequate Security
Posted June 23rd, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Premises Liability.
It is a well-accepted premise that property owners have a responsibility to maintain a safe environment. This is particularly pertinent when a person sustains injuries on dilapidated stairs or an icy walkway. Do business owners have an obligation to protect others from criminal acts on their premises? Making a claim for inadequate security requires the […]
Read MoreHow Negligent Security Becomes a Personal Injury Lawsuit
Posted May 27th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Premises Liability.
When we go into someone’s home or business, we don’t think that a violent crime is about to happen. It’s one of those unforeseeable tragedies that happen to people. But sometimes those tragedies could have been prevented with the proper security. Let’s say you’re heading to your car that’s parked in a mall’s garage. Before […]
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