Have you or someone you know slipped while at work? Was there no caution signs or warning that the area was dangerous? What can you do? [Read more…]
GINARTE ATTORNEY OBTAINS 6.5 MILLION DOLLAR SETTLEMENT
The Ginarte Law Firm is proud to announce that one of our attorneys has obtained a $6,500,00.00 settlement on behalf of Elba Galeno in Galeno v. NJ Tranist on Monday, September 29, 2014. The case was docketed in Essex County. [Read more…]
Charitable Immunity
People injured by the negligence of others are usually entitled to damages, subject to certain exceptions. One of the exceptions that often arises is the situation where a person is injured due to the alleged negligence of a charitable organization or its agent. [Read more…]
When Is The Right Time To File A Personal Injury Lawsuit?
Many people believe they can wait up to two years after an accident before filing a personal injury lawsuit. However, people are often surprised to learn that when bringing a claim for personal injuries against a public entity or an agent or employee of a public entity, that they must give proper notice of the claim within 90 days of their accident or injury or they may have forever waived their rights to bring a lawsuit and receive compensation. [Read more…]
Danger at the Construction Site
Those working at construction sites are exposed to numerous threats to their safety during the course of their employment. One of the most common dangers construction sites pose is inadequate fall protection, particularly when ladders are involved. [Read more…]
Summertime Accidents and Safety
Each summer, children and adults flock to oceans, lakes, pools and water parks. Unfortunately, unbeknownst to many individuals, they are exposed to great dangers. [Read more…]
Tort Reform? Why Should You Care?
The tort reform has been around for a while. In the United States, it began in the 1950’s. This began with the insurance companies pursuing an anti-lawsuit campaign. [Read more…]
Seatbelts: A Simple Way to Stay Safe No Matter How You Travel
The first patent for a seatbelt in the U.S. was granted in 1885. The first retractable seatbelts were invented in 1946. We’ve come a long way in automotive safety in the last 130 years, but seatbelt use is still not at 100 percent.
This is despite the fact that wearing a seatbelt may mean the difference between life and death, despite laws mandating their use, and despite all new passenger cars being equipped with safety belts for decades. Far too many people still neglect their safety in the interest of comfort or convenience. [Read more…]
6 Common Mistakes Injury Victims Make (and How to Avoid Them)
You may be entitled to compensation if you were hurt because of someone else’s carelessness or wrongdoing. But simple mistakes could seriously harm your case or even make it impossible to get the full compensation you deserve. Mistakes are common among accident victims who have never before navigated a personal injury claim. [Read more…]
The “Act of God” Defense
When a person seeks to recover damages for personal injuries sustained in an accident with another individual, it is plain that in order to recover those damages, the claimant must prove by a preponderance of the evidence that the other individual negligently performed some act or negligently failed to perform some act that caused the claimant’s injuries. [Read more…]
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