Seigel Law

05/29/2026

Do I have to sue if I fell in a parking lot, or can I make a claim?

Not every parking lot injury case starts as a lawsuit.

In many cases, the first step is making an insurance claim against the property owner, business, landlord, snow removal company, or other responsible party. A claim gives the insurance company notice that you were injured and that unsafe conditions may have caused your fall.

A lawsuit may only become necessary if the insurance company denies responsibility, refuses to offer fair compensation, or there is a dispute over what happened.

Parking lot fall cases can involve dangerous conditions such as potholes, cracked pavement, poor lighting, ice, snow, uneven surfaces, debris, or missing warnings. These conditions can cause serious injuries, including fractures, back injuries, knee injuries, shoulder injuries, and head injuries.

After a fall, it is important to take photos, report the incident, get witness information, save your shoes, and seek medical treatment. Evidence can disappear quickly, especially in parking lots.

At Seigel Law, we help injured clients throughout New Jersey understand whether they have a claim, who may be responsible, and whether legal action is needed.

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05/25/2026

Memorial Day

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Their sacrifice protects the freedoms we are fortunate to have, and we are forever grateful.

From all of us at Seigel Law, we wish everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

Honor. Remember. Never Forget.

05/22/2026

Memorial Day Weekend Safety Tips

Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. In 2025, AAA projected a record 45.1 million Americans would travel at least 50 miles from home for Memorial Day weekend, including 39.4 million people traveling by car. AAA reported that about 87% of Memorial Day travelers were expected to take road trips.

With more drivers on New Jersey roads, the risk of car accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, and serious injuries increases.

Before you travel:

✅ Do not drink and drive
✅ Plan a safe ride home
✅ Watch for motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians
✅ Give yourself extra time on NJ highways
✅ Avoid distractions behind the wheel
✅ Check tires, fluids, and brakes before long trips
✅ Take photos and report any accident right away

At Seigel Law, our New Jersey personal injury lawyers have been protecting injured accident victims since 1976.

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05/20/2026

$750,000 Settlement for New Jersey Fall Down Accident Victim

A fall down accident can cause serious injuries, including back injuries, neck injuries, fractures, torn ligaments, head injuries, and long-term pain. When a property owner, landlord, store, business, or apartment complex fails to keep a property safe, the injured person may have the right to bring a personal injury claim.

At Seigel Law, our New Jersey fall down lawyers handle slip and fall accidents, trip and fall accidents, unsafe walkways, wet floors, ice and snow, broken stairs, poor lighting, uneven pavement, defective sidewalks, and other dangerous property conditions.

Insurance companies often defend these cases aggressively, which is why quick investigation matters. Photos, video footage, incident reports, witnesses, and maintenance records can all be important.

Seigel Law has been protecting injured accident victims throughout New Jersey since 1976.

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05/18/2026

Wrong-way crashes can happen in seconds — and the injuries can be life-changing.

A recent crash on Route 4 in Teaneck is a reminder of how dangerous our North Jersey roads can be when another driver acts recklessly.

When a crash involves a hit-and-run, out-of-state driver, stolen vehicle, or possible uninsured motorist issue, the claim can become much more complicated.

At Seigel Law, we help injured accident victims throughout Bergen County and across New Jersey understand their rights after serious car crashes.

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If you or a loved one was injured in a car accident, contact Seigel Law for a free consultation.

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At any time, you could be driving safely when someone else’s dangerous behavior puts you in jeopardy. As Bergen County and other parts of North Jersey are a short trip over a bridge or through a tunnel from New York City, sometimes drivers from the five boroughs cause serious accidents in the Gard...

05/15/2026

Can I bring a claim if I was bitten by a dog in New Jersey?

Yes. If you were bitten by a dog in New Jersey, you may have the right to bring a personal injury claim against the dog owner.

Dog bite cases are different from many other personal injury claims. In New Jersey, a dog owner may be responsible even if the dog never bit anyone before and even if the owner says they did not know the dog was dangerous.

Dog bite injuries can be serious. Victims may suffer puncture wounds, infections, scarring, nerve damage, torn ligaments, emotional trauma, and in some cases permanent disfigurement. Children are especially vulnerable because dog bites often involve the face, hands, arms, or legs.

After a dog bite, it is important to get medical treatment, report the incident, take photos of the injury, identify the dog owner, and save medical records. You should also be careful about speaking with the insurance company before understanding your rights.

At Seigel Law, we help dog bite victims throughout New Jersey pursue compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, scarring, emotional trauma, and other damages caused by the attack.

If you or a loved one was injured in a dog bite or dog attack, call Seigel Law for a free consultation.

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05/13/2026

$1,200,000 Settlement for Car Accident Victim

After a serious car accident, the impact can go far beyond the crash itself. Medical bills, lost wages, pain, and uncertainty can quickly become overwhelming.

At Seigel Law, we fight for injured accident victims and work to hold insurance companies accountable. Our team has been protecting the injured since 1976, and we are proud to help clients throughout New Jersey after serious car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and fall injuries, and other personal injury cases.

If you or a loved one was injured in a car accident, do not wait to understand your rights.

Call Seigel Law today for a free consultation.

No fee unless we win.

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05/11/2026

What should I do if I fall in a supermarket or store?

If you fall in a supermarket, grocery store, restaurant, or retail business, do not assume the store will automatically preserve the evidence.

Report the accident immediately, ask for an incident report, take photos of what caused the fall, get witness information, and seek medical treatment.

Store fall cases in New Jersey can involve wet floors, spills, unsafe aisles, poor lighting, loose mats, broken flooring, or other dangerous property conditions.

At Seigel Law, our New Jersey personal injury lawyers help injured clients after supermarket falls, slip and fall accidents, and premises liability claims.

Hurt in a store fall? Contact Seigel Law today for a free consultation.
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05/08/2026

Congratulations to Jan K. Seigel and Jonas K. Seigel on being recognized as Super Lawyers.

This honor reflects their continued dedication to protecting injured clients and fighting for the justice they deserve.

At Seigel Law, personal injury is what we do — ALL DAY, EVERY DAY. From car accidents and fall down cases to serious injury claims, our team is proud to stand up for injured people throughout New Jersey.

Congratulations to Jan and Jonas on this well-deserved recognition.

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05/06/2026

NO FEE UNLESS WE WIN

Worried about the cost of calling a lawyer after an accident?

At Seigel Law, you do not pay us upfront to review your personal injury case. We offer a free consultation, and there is no attorney fee unless we win money for you.

That means if you were injured in a car accident, fall down accident, slip and fall, truck accident, motorcycle accident, pedestrian accident, or another personal injury matter in New Jersey, you can get legal advice without paying anything out of pocket to start.

Insurance companies have people protecting them. You should too.

📍 Serving injury victims throughout New Jersey from our offices in Ridgewood, Somerville, and Morristown.

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05/04/2026

$640,000 FALL DOWN SETTLEMENT

A fall down accident can cause serious injuries — and property owners and insurance companies do not always take responsibility right away.

In this case, our client was injured after a dangerous property condition caused them to fall. Our team built the case, documented the injuries, preserved the evidence, and pushed for a strong result.

Result: $640,000 settlement.

At Seigel Law, we represent people injured in fall down accidents, slip and fall cases, and premises liability claims throughout New Jersey, including Ridgewood, Somerville, Morristown, Bergen County, Somerset County, and Morris County.

If you were injured in a fall, do not wait. Evidence can disappear quickly — hazards get fixed, floors get cleaned, and video footage may be lost.

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