In Ocean Township, New Jersey, part of the roof at the BJ’s Wholesale Club came down on July 6, 2026, during a powerful storm that flooded much of the Jersey Shore. Twenty-seven people were inside when the ceiling gave way, and two of them were briefly trapped before freeing themselves and getting out of the […]
When snow and ice are not properly removed, a dangerous condition can cause a serious slip-and-fall accident, resulting in broken bones, head injuries, or permanent disability. So far, 2026 is having a record-setting winter season, with the number of winter slip-and-fall injuries increasing across all 21 New Jersey counties. With nearly one million people living and working in dense communities, including Teaneck, Hackensack, Englewood, Bergenfield, Ridgefield Park, Fort […]
Since the beginning of time, fire has been both a friend and a foe of mankind. Throughout history, mankind has studied how to create, harness, and control fire to provide warmth during the cold months and heat to cook our food. But what happens when things go wrong, and an unplanned fire destroys property or […]
Ceiling collapses may seem rare, but they happen more often than people think. Apartments, homes, offices, retail stores, hotels, and even schools — ceilings come down everywhere. While they might not always make the news, they are a real danger. Sudden and terrifying, when chunks of drywall, plaster, or even heavy wooden beams come crashing […]
On November 24, 2024, a man was critically injured in a devastating fire at an apartment complex in Lodi, New Jersey. The victim had severe burns and was admitted to critical condition at Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack, New Jersey. While the investigation continues it raises concerns and highlights a key issue for renters: […]
Commonly found in many busy places such as shopping malls, airports, hotels, arenas, stadiums, department stores and train stations, escalators are a part of many people’s daily routines. While they may seem like a safe way to go from one floor to the next, elevators and escalators can be very dangerous machines. Children and older […]
People enjoying the privacy of their apartments take it for granted that they are safe from injury, especially from the ceiling above. However, that may not always be the case. Ceiling collapses are more common than one would think, especially in low-income housing. Most ceiling collapses are caused by water absorption from leaky roofs, or overflowed toilets, […]
Less than a year after 10-year-old Caleb Schwab was killed in a waterpark accident, his family has received nearly $20 million, believed to be the largest settlement in either Kansas or Missouri in a wrongful death case involving a minor. In total, the Schwab family received $19,732,125, paid by 4 parties: $14 million from SVV […]
Slip-and-fall accidents frequently are the basis of personal injury lawsuits in New Jersey. When someone slips and falls and is injured due to no fault of their own, they rightfully look for accountability for their financial losses and pain and suffering. However, slip-and-fall lawsuits can be highly complex. It should come as no surprise that the owner of […]
A slip-and-fall accident may not sound serious to someone who has never experienced one. However, if you have been in a slip and fall, then you know how these accidents can be extremely serious. In fact, slip and falls can cause long-term brain and head injuries, broken bones, spinal cord injuries and more. If you have been injured […]
