Most of us know that the crossing of a thoroughfare is best accomplished by walking within marked crosswalks. Drivers are more likely to notice a person crossing a street within a crosswalk, as opposed to the middle of a street. It is for this reason that New Jersey law requires pedestrians to cross roads within a crosswalk. [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…]
Cell Phones: Great Consumer Invention or Another Cause of Physical Injury or Death
The existence of wireless devices can be traced back to as early as 1908. Oakland Transcontinental Aerial Telephone and Power Company claimed to have developed wireless technology but never started production. Wireless networks as we know them today really started in the mid 1980’s. [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…]
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…]
Settlement of $150,000 Before Trial for Injuries from Rear End Collision
Recently, our office settled a lawsuit for $150,000. Our client suffered injuries to her neck & back in a motor vehicle accident. This matter was in suit for approximately two and half years before the case was settled. Below is the article about the case. [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…]
Social Media Websites: Why Being Too Friendly Can Hurt Your Personal Injury Case
People have been social beings since the very beginning when man first uttered their first sounds. Language was created to allow people to communicate to others. As a result of languages, ideas and information has been exchange between individuals. Through language, people have exchanged information about themselves. People like to talk about themselves. [Read more…]
The Importance of Early Representation in Personal Injury Cases
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…]
Ginarte Law Firm Helps Refine Commercial and Residential Distinction
By John J. Megjugorac, Esq.
Slip and fall accidents are a very common type of case that our law firm handles. Many slip and fall cases take place on sidewalks. Injuries can occur because the sidewalk itself is in a state of disrepair or snow and ice may cover the sidewalk. [Read more…]
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