New Jersey Injury Lawyers Blog

What happens when reality TV drags innocent bystanders into its plot? In the case of MTV’s popular “Jersey Shore” that technique seems to draw lawsuits.

Earlier this month, an Illinois woman sued MTV alleging she had been assaulted by two of the show’s cast members during taping of the show in Miami this past May. MTV, Viacom, Inc., the show’s producer, and Nicole Polizzi (aka “Snooki”) and Jenni Farley (aka “JWowww”), two cast members, were named in the suit which alleges:

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Many people get great pleasure from their pet dogs, but responsible dog owners realize they must accept liability along with dog ownership.

A July 22, 2010, article on myCentralJersey.com reported an Akita that had attacked a young child in Warren Township had been euthanized three months after the attack following a Judge’s order. The dog had bitten once previously and, as a result, a hearing was required under the Township’s ordinance. (1)

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As soon as the snow stops falling and the weather starts warming up, motorcycles become more prevalent among the traffic. Motorcycle registrations are increasing every year, putting more and more motorcyclists on the roads. In New Jersey between 2003 and 2007, 377 motorcyclists died. In New Jersey, every year there are 70 or more fatalities and 2,000 injuries involving motorcyclists. (1)

In East Brunswick on July 11, a motorcyclist with a passenger collided with a BMW, reports nj.com. (2) The passenger was injured and the motorcyclist was killed. Similarly, the Lancaster Mayor Rick Gray was recently involved in a motorcycle accident when he was riding his motorcycle and was struck by a box truck. Gray had no life-threatening injuries and was wearing protective gear when he was struck. (3)

Sadly, motorcycle accidents are becoming more frequent in New Jersey and proper safety procedures may help in the event of an accident.

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Summer holidays and vacations see more and more people turning to water activities as a respite from the rising temperatures. While area waterways provide much pleasure for the local community, they can be very dangerous if safety is not foremost in everyone’s mind.

An article on nj.com reported on Thursday, July 1, a canoe carrying four teenagers and traveling downstream in the Delaware River toward the Milford Bridge overturned in the river rapids and began filling with water. All four teens were rescued and brought to shore.

“Very fortunately, they were all wearing their life vests,” Holland Township police Chief David VanGilson commented. (1)

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The AAA Foundation for Safety has credited New Jersey stating, “New Jersey’s combination of licensing policies for young drivers is a model for the nation.” Recent changes to this law, however, have sparked controversy among young drivers, parents and lawmakers within this State.

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