It can happen to anyone. You are walking somewhere, something causes you to lose your balance and you fall. A frightening experience. At that particular moment, your main concern likely is, “can I get up again?” “Am I injured?” If you are injured, you should see a Doctor or go to a hospital to be examined and possibly treated. At some point, your thoughts may turn toward the desire to hold someone responsible for your fall and perhaps seek legal recourse. But do you have a case? [Read more…]
The Duty of Foreclosing Banks That Take Possession of Property
A recent United States District Court for the District of New Jersey decision has held that a foreclosing bank in possession of property may be found to have a duty similar to that of the prior owner with regard to the maintenance and inspection of the foreclosed property. This decision helps to protect people injured on vacant or occupied property previously foreclosed upon where the injured party may have previously had no recourse for the pain, suffering and economic loss sustained due to the negligent condition of property. [Read more…]
The Ginarte Newark Office is Expanding
The Ginarte Law Firm previously announced that we would be expanding our personal injury law office in Newark, NJ. In the past few weeks the construction has started. The plans have been finalized the equipment ready to go and now the work has begun. [Read more…]
Beach Safety Tips: Life is a Beach!
Beach Safety Tips
By: Bruno Brunini, Esq.
We have all heard the phrase life is a beach. Just as in life, the beach while being a great place to visit and live, can also be hazardous. We may never give it a second thought, when we are packing our belongings and head to the car for the drive down or up to the shore. [Read more…]
Two Types of Claims for Workers’ Compensation
By: Robert Baumgarten, Esq.
My name is Robert Baumgarten and I specialize in representing people who have been seriously injured in construction site accidents. In every construction site accidents case we always look at 2 types of claims for our clients. [Read more…]
Ginarte Supports Juvenile Arthritis Month
Raising Awareness
At the Ginarte Law Firm we pride ourselves on staying in touch with our community. We are passionate about helping the community not only from a legal standpoint, but helping on a personal level as well. July is the Juvenile Arthritis awareness month, so our firm as decided to purchase the Cure Arthritis bracelets from curearthritis.org for every attorney and staff member in our firm. A total of 150 Cure Arthritis Bracelets were purchased by our firm. [Read more…]
Motorcycle Safety: Sharing the Road with Our Two Wheeled Cousins
By: John M. Piro, Esq.
Without a doubt, at one time or another, all auto drivers will encounter, and have to share the road with, a motorcycle. Sometimes, more than one, at any given time. Some drivers get understandably nervous when this happens. Even the sleekest of sports cars lack the maneuverability of the average motorcycle. Some drivers tend to ignore motorcycles, perhaps thinking that it is the rider who assumes the risk by choosing to ride such a vehicle that leaves them so vulnerable. Motorcycles are the smallest vehicles on the road, even smaller than the average Smart car. Motorcycles also are typically not equipped with seat belts and air bags like most cars and truck on the road. [Read more…]
Meet the Staff: Jannet Alston
Welcome to another edition of Meet the Staff! This month we are going to our Perth Amboy office to meet Branch Office Manager, Jannet Alston. Jannet was born in Puerto Rico to Cuban parents. She was raised in Miami, until the age of 16. In the late 1990s her family moved to Borough Park, Brooklyn. [Read more…]
Stay Safe This Fourth Of July Weekend
This weekend people all across the United States will be celebrating their right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness provided by the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Their pursuit of happiness may include a BBQ, some fireworks, driving to a beach, lake or bay. All of these activities could involve accidents if not prepared or safely executed. The following are 5 tips to staying safe this holiday weekend. [Read more…]
Ginarte Law Marches for Babies
It’s sunny, warm day on April 26th. The perfect weather for a charity walk. On this day the Ginarte Law Firm participated in the March of Dimes walk in Madison, New Jersey at Fairleigh Dickinson University. The Ginarte team had over 75 people attend the event to raise awareness for prematurely born babies. The trail was great showcase of the Fairleigh Dickinson University campus. [Read more…]