In order to file a dog bite complaint in New Jersey an individual must follow the general rules for filing a complaint in New Jersey. The dog bite complaint should also include a strict liability portion that sets forth the liability of a dog owner under New Jersey law. The complaint should also include a
A Monmouth County business is required to remove snow and ice from their sidewalk. The common law in New Jersey states that a commercial business is required to remove snow and ice from their sidewalk as well as remedy any defects which are either known to the business or should have been known to the
A personal injury complaint is the initial document that is filed by the injured person or the plaintiff that starts the litigation. The complaint must be answered by the defendant or defendants with a legal document known as an answer. In some circumstances, the defendant may file a motion to dismiss the complaint. The motion
Pursuant to New Jersey Court Rule 4:17-1 any party in an action may serve written interrogatories related to the matters of the lawsuit on the other party. Interrogatories are written questions that inquire about information that either party may have in regard to the subject matter of the lawsuit. However, there are limitations on
One of the aspects of a personal injury lawsuit is a deposition. A deposition is a question and answer session, conducted by an attorney, with one of the parties or another person with information regarding the lawsuit. It is conducted pursuant to New Jersey Court Rule 4:14. After an individual files a civil lawsuit
Michael Noonan of WeCanHelp.law was recently named a 2019 Superlawyers rising star and will be included in the upcoming Superlawyers publication. Superlawyer’s is a legal based publication that selects lawyers in various practice areas in various jurisdictions for inclusion in the publication. The final published list represents no more than 5 percent of the lawyers
Under New Jersey law, the owner of a commercial property has a non-delegable duty to ensure that their property is kept in a safe manner. Additionally, the property owner must inspect their premises to locate any potentially dangerous conditions. One dangerous condition that a property owner must prevent from occurring is the accumulation of snow
In New Jersey, dogs are the animals that are responsible for many animal bites that occur. Typically, a dog bite results in physical injury. However, in some circumstances, an infection may occur as a result of a dog bite. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, infection occurs in about 10 to 15 percent of
The attorneys at wecanhelp.law recently settled a bus accident case for $140,000.00. The injured client was a passenger on a bus when the bus collided with an 18-wheeler during icy conditions on the New Jersey Turnpike. The client suffered various injuries including injuries to his knee and shoulder. After litigating the matter for more
Depending upon the specific type of damage which occurs to a home, homeowners insurance may cover damage which results from a hurricane or a tropical storm. The exact language of the homeowners insurance policy will have to be reviewed by an attorney before a specific legal determination regarding what the policy covers can be made.