$350,000 Premises Liability Settlement
We are proud to share the successful conclusion of a premises liability claim, managed by Joseph M. Ghabour, Esq. In this case, our client was seriously injured at a prominent retail establishment when an electronic exit door, compromised by faulty sensors, closed unexpectedly. This malfunction led to our client being struck, causing a subsequent fall […]
Why are child pedestrians at risk?
Pedestrian injury is the second leading cause of unintentional injury-related death among children ages 5 to 14, claiming the lives of about 600 children annually, according to a recent report. This same report also indicated that more than 38,400 children were treated in emergency rooms for pedestrian-related injuries. Although pedestrian injuries are not as common as motor […]
Action Steps on the Road to Finding the Right Attorney
Action 1: Gain an understanding of the legal problem you face. Before the advent of the internet and other mass media, knowledge of the law was all but reserved to attorneys and the legal community. However, in today’s world everyone has immediate access to important 64information through the internet. You should be forewarned that there is […]
My Child Has Been Injured in an Accident— What Should I Do?
Your child’s involvement in an accident is a traumatic experience, for your child, as well as you as a parent. On top of worrying about your child’s physical pain from injuries sustained, there’s the emotional turmoil that inevitably arises—the fear from not knowing what will happen and the confusion from not knowing what to do […]
Pedestrian Accidents and Young Children
Nothing is more precious than your child’s safety. Over the course of my career as a personal injury attorney, some of the most heart- wrenching cases I have seen have been those involving children who were victims of pedestrian accidents. In this chapter, I’d like to take a look at why children are particularly vulnerable […]
Do’s and Don’ts—Understanding the Most Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents and How to Avoid Them
Pedestrian accidents, as you may have learned the hard way, are very often the result of driver negligence. Maybe the driver wasn’t paying attention and failed to stop at a crosswalk, or maybe he or she made a quick left turn in front of oncoming traffic, only to realize at the last second that the […]
WHY YOU SHOULD HIRE A PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY
For those who suffer minor injuries that do not have an impact on their lives and finances, this may not be a problem. However, there are many people that end up out of pocket, in pain, and are left to face life-changing experiences due to personal injuries. Whether you have suffered minor or major effect […]
HOW LONG DO SLIP AND FALL SETTLEMENTS TAKE?
Slip and fall accidents can take place at any time and anywhere. In some cases, a slip and fall accident may be caused by a person’s own clumsiness or negligence. In other cases, the owner or manager of a property may be responsible for an accident. If a person injures themselves due to the negligence […]
Can I Get Compensation for Depression in a Personal Injury Case?
You’ve been in a bad accident caused by someone else’s clear negligence. Besides your physical injuries, your mental health has been adversely affected. You are in constant pain, you haven’t been able to return to work, you can’t enjoy many of your pre-accident activities, and your relationships with family members and friends have become strained. […]
Slip and Falls in Grocery Stores
Running to the grocery store for a few items is a normal part of our daily lives. As customers, we go to the store with our shopping lists, walk around grabbing the items we need from the shelves stocked by employees. We have an expectation that the business we are shopping at has taken measurements […]
