Recently, the New Jersey State Senate passed bill S69, which increases fines and authorizes motor vehicle penalty points and license suspension for convictions related to talking or texting on hand-held devices while driving. The bill amends N.J.S.A. 39:4-97.3 and declares unlawful the use of a wireless telephone or electronic communication device by an operator of a moving motor vehicle on a public road or highway. [Read more…]
Work on Troubled NY Bridge Suspended After Accidents
Construction accidents happen everywhere, and they happen for a variety of reasons. But, when they happen repeatedly on the same site, it’s only a matter of time before officials get involved. Such is the case at a Hudson River bridge, where two accidents in less than a month have led to the site being temporarily shut down. [Read more…]
Local Police Call for Motorcycle Awareness
As the weather warms, more people are out on motorcycles. And because motorcycle accidents have the potential to be particularly traumatic, extra caution is crucial during this time of year. At least one local police department is calling on all motorists to be vigilant and cautious in looking for motorcyclists and avoiding such serious accidents. [Read more…]
Ginarte Law Firm Helps Sponsor Employees’ Religious Pilgrimage
In a few weeks, two Ginarte Law Firm employees, Silvia Cabrera and Cindy Yanez will travel to South America for a religious pilgrimage. The Ginarte Law Firm has donated money to help offset costs of the trip for the two employees. [Read more…]
Building Collapse Triggers Demolition Regulation Changes
When a horrible construction accident happens, we look to place blame. This isn’t only out of the need to hold someone accountable, but also to determine what exactly caused the tragedy in an effort to prevent it from happening again. Such is the case in a Philadelphia building collapse that occurred on June 5. [Read more…]
Holiday Accidents
The most dangerous and deadliest time of the year to drive is during holidays. According to The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), July 4th and New Year’s Day are consistently ranked as the deadliest holidays of the year. [Read more…]
Worker Injured in Second Accident at Bridge Construction Site
The Newburgh-Beacon Bridge project in upstate New York has experienced its second construction accident in June, reports NBC New York. A 46-year-old construction worker who was working in the containment system (a plastic-coated device used to prevent paint chips from falling into the river) was injured. [Read more…]
New York Contractor Cited for Cave-In Hazards
Construction work can be dangerous work, and certain types of construction are more dangerous than others. Although building cabinets, for instance, poses risks, working on rooftops is far more risky. Trenching and working underground are among the more dangerous types of construction work. [Read more…]
First Bike Accident in NYC Bike-Share Program
New York City’s Citi Bike bike-share program kicked off recently, and in the first three days over 20,000 bike trips covering more than 57,000 miles were made. So far, more than 20,000 people have signed up to share bicycles with the city, significantly increasing the number of bicyclists on city streets, thereby increasing the risk of bicycle accidents. [Read more…]
The Duty of a Commercial Tenant to Maintain Sidewalks
By John J. Megjugorac, Esq.
In 1981, the New Jersey Supreme Court announced its decision in the landmark case of Stewart v. 104 Wallace Street Inc., 87 N.J. 146, 157 (1981) wherein the Court held “commercial landowners are responsible for maintaining in reasonable good condition the [public] sidewalks abutting their property are liable to pedestrians injured as a result of their negligent failure to do so.” The Stewart Court, found that the liability rule would (1) “provide a remedy to many innocent plaintiffs,” (2) “give owners of abutting commercial property an incentive to keep their sidewalks in proper repair,” and (3) “eliminate…arbitrariness.” Stewart 87 N.J. at 156. Two years later, the Supreme Court held that commercial landowners must take reasonable measures to remove ice and other hazardous conditions from its premises and abutting sidewalks and are responsible for conducting close inspections. Mirza v. Filmore Corp. 92 N.J. 390 (1983). In subsequent cases, sidewalk liability has been extended to commercial tenants. Antenucci v. Mr. Nick’s Mens Sportswear, Realty Assoc., 280 N.J. Super. 124, 128-30 (App. Div. 1986); Nielsen v. Wal-Mart Store No. 2171, 429 N.J. Super. 251 (App. Div. 2013). [Read more…]
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