On behalf of Feintuch, Porwich & Feintuch, Attorneys at Law posted in premises liability on Wednesday, May 16, 2012
In the wake of a premises liability accident, such as a slip-and-fall accident, victims do have the right to pursue compensation to cover medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering. Often, the property owner may not be eager to pay out compensation and as such may attempt tactics to disprove the injury claims of the victim.
Social media networks, like Facebook, are increasingly popular in New Jersey, across the country and around the world more broadly. While communicating with friends and family through a social network seems innocent enough, there are concerns with such activities.
On behalf of Feintuch, Porwich & Feintuch, Attorneys at Law posted in Negligent Maintenance on Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Individuals are injured in New Jersey and across the country on a daily basis. While there are times when this injury is the result of an accident, other times the injury results from negligence, including negligent repair. Often, the individuals responsible for such negligence can be held liable.
Recently, a home-improvement company in New Jersey is accused of performing unsatisfactory and careless work. A suit pursued by the state Attorney General's office and the state Division of Consumer Affairs was filed in the state Superior Court. This suit developed through almost 70 complaints.
On behalf of Feintuch, Porwich & Feintuch, Attorneys at Law posted in Landlord Negligence on Saturday, May 5, 2012
Recently, residents in a Jersey City apartment complex complained about the living conditions in their building and potential landlord negligence. The complaints started when a disabled resident alleged that the company that manages the building was trying to force her to move out because of her disability. Federal law prohibits landlords from discriminating against their residents because of disabilities. In some cases, the law even requires that landlords make special concessions to residents with disabilities.
This initial complaint sparked more residents to speak out about other problems that they have found with the building, including inadequate security. As a result of the residents' complaints, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development launched an investigation of the property manager's conduct. State Civil Rights authorities are also looking into the discrimination complaint.
On behalf of Feintuch, Porwich & Feintuch, Attorneys at Law posted in slip & fall accidents on Thursday, April 26, 2012
According to the National Safety Council, slip-and-fall accidents are one of the leading causes of injury in Jersey City and across the country. Even worse, thousands of people die and millions end up in hospital emergency rooms as a result of the serious injuries that they sustain from slip-and fall-accidents.
Older adults are more susceptible to falling and injuring themselves due to muscle weakness, poor vision and balance problems. Moreover, older adults tend to have weaker bones or other pre-existing medical conditions that can compound the extent of injuries from falling.
On behalf of Feintuch, Porwich & Feintuch, Attorneys at Law posted in Negligent Maintenance on Thursday, April 19, 2012
Most Jersey City residents know the old saying about "sleeping tight" and not letting "the bed bugs bite." For some renters, however, a negligent landlord may be standing in the way of that good night's sleep. Recently in Alabama, bed bugs have infested an apartment building. Tenants say that they have complained numerous times but their landlord has done nothing to take care of the problem. As a result, the tenants have had to spend their own money to hire exterminators to keep the problem from escalating.
Jersey City residents surely have bigger concerns than Alabama bed bugs. But, this recent outbreak reminds us that no one should have to share their living space with critters of any kind. Moreover, when insects and rodents invade housing complexes, it can pose a serious health risk to the residents.
On behalf of Feintuch, Porwich & Feintuch, Attorneys at Law posted in Landlord Negligence on Tuesday, April 10, 2012
The New Jersey Housing Authority manages dozens of public housing buildings throughout the state. Thousands of New Jersey residents live in these buildings and such residents are entitled to their safety while on the premises. The Jersey City Housing Authority, which works in conjunction with the state and federal housing authorities, has a mission to promote and manage safe and affordable housing.
A recent Tennessee Supreme Court decision could impact the way in which the Jersey City Housing Authority manages its buildings. The Tennessee Court ruled that neither federal nor state law protects the Memphis Housing Authority from negligence lawsuits. In this case, a tenant fired a gun during a shooting rampage during which a bullet struck and killed another tenant. The plaintiff argued that the Memphis Housing Authority was a negligent landlord because it provided inadequate security through failing to investigate the perpetrator's background and failing to evict the shooter for prior housing rules violations.
On behalf of Feintuch, Porwich & Feintuch, Attorneys at Law posted in Landlord Negligence on Thursday, April 5, 2012
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development estimates that 38 million homes in the United States contain lead-based paint. Lead paint is prevalent in homes all over the United States, even right here in Jersey City. But lead paint can pose serious health risks for people. As a result, in 1978, the Consumer Product Safety Commission banned the use of lead paint in new homes.
Under the 1992 Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act, homebuyers are responsible for ridding their walls of dangerous lead paint. On the other hand, the 1992 Act requires landlords to ensure that their tenants are not breathing in fatal doses of lead paint. Landlord negligence is a primary cause of building code violations like walls with lead paint.
On behalf of Feintuch, Porwich & Feintuch, Attorneys at Law posted in Landlord Negligence on Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Every year in New Jersey, victims end up in hospital emergency room because of injuries the victim sustains while at home. In many instances, the injuries are a result of unrepaired building issues like decaying wooden balconies or a defective stairway. In one recent incident, a woman fell through a dilapidated staircase three stories, landing on her back outside of her apartment building. The woman died a prolonged death in the hospital from the painful injuries she sustained.
Nobody should have to live in a dangerous property. Unfortunately, many people all over the country do live in such buildings, even right here in Jersey City. Where a negligent landlord is the culprit behind the dangerous condition, building tenants should hold them accountable.
On behalf of Feintuch, Porwich & Feintuch, Attorneys at Law posted in slip & fall accidents on Friday, March 23, 2012
Over one million people in the U.S. are injured each year due to slip-and-fall accidents. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration reports that slip and fall accidents cause 15 percent of all accidental deaths; it can happen to anyone at any time, even here in New Jersey.
Most slip-and-fall accidents occur because of unexpected changes in the condition of the walking surface. For example, hazardous conditions like an icy sidewalk or uneven steps are common causes of slip-and-fall accidents, and are conditions that can be prevented or alleviated by property owners. In public places like restaurants and grocery stores, the proprietor's negligence can compound the risk of dangerous surface conditions causing injuries to customers.
On behalf of Feintuch, Porwich & Feintuch, Attorneys at Law posted in slip & fall accidents on Thursday, March 15, 2012
Costcos in New Jersey are known for their bulk quantity items, from diapers to frozen food, and now damage awards. A judge has ruled the company pay out a bulk-sized damages award of over $400,000 to a slip-and-fall accident victim.
A representative for the victim of the slip-and-fall accident successfully proved that several Costco employees walked passed a liquid soap spill in the location's food court and failed to take any action to rectify the situation. The victim's representation is quoted as saying, "They didn't stop and clean it up, as their policies and procedures require they do."
