Legal Question in Personal Injury in New Jersey
Exactly who is liable?
In 2000 I was injured in a machine accident at work. The machine I operated did not have a guard at a point of contact. This is the tricky part. The company which made the machinery filed for backruptcy years before my injury and was bought by another company who merged with another company. My question is this, plain and simple. Who is liable for the machinery? Does liability end after bankruptcy or because the company was sold is the machinery now the responsibility of the new owners? I have a few more questions unfortunately not enough space.
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Exactly who is liable?
Likewise, I need to know more, too. Chances are, the company that purchased the bankrupt entity may be liable. Please call me to discuss. 856-428-5055 or 800-416-2790.
Re: Exactly who is liable?
Thank you for your inquiry.
I recently had a similar product liability case where, although the company went bankrupt, the insurance policy that the company had prior to going bankrupt was still responsible to pay. This may very well be the case here. Furthermore, it may be possible that the successor company may be liable. Of course, I need to learn about your situation in order to make any definite conclusions.
It would be my pleasure to speak to you regarding your potential case. Accordingly, please feel free to contact my office at 732-246-0909.
Very truly yours,
Edward R. Weinstein
Re: Exactly who is liable?
If the bankruptcy occurred before your injury and the company was purchased by another subsequently, they have may have purchased the liabilities of the predecessor company and may potentially be liable to you. This, of course, also depends on how your accident happened. We would be happy to discuss this with you further if you would like. Please feel free to call @ 973-635-5400. Our web site is http://www.njatty.com if you would like more information about our law firm.
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