New Jersey is known for many things: the Atlantic City Boardwalk, endless pristine beaches and nostalgic diners. Unfortunately, it is also known to its residents as a dangerous place to drive. In March of 2022, a young man suffered severe injuries when he fell in the...
Year: 2022
Has your speech been impacted after a head injury?
Road traffic collisions can injure people in numerous ways, but head traumas are typically the most serious type of injury suffered in crashes. Injuries to the head are so severe because this is where the brain is located. Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) can affect...
Why mobile phones are a mixed bag in terms of driver safety
If you were to ask the average person why they carry a mobile phone, they may cite convenience or personal safety. People now feel quite strongly about having instant access to emergency services and family members in the event of a health issue or similar emergency....
Who is liable for a child’s playground injuries in New Jersey?
Children enjoy spending time in playgrounds and parks. Typically, these locations remain in good repair and reasonably free of injury hazards. Unfortunately, there is no guarantee that children are 100% safe from harm when using a playground. Who will pay for injuries...
Self-driving cars are vulnerable to hackers
It almost seems like we are in the future that many generations imagined before us. Nearly all the information we would ever need is at our fingers. We can communicate with people instantaneously across the world. Travel is easier now than ever, especially when we...
Is a landlord responsible for your rental property injuries?
When you rent an apartment or a house, you probably expect the property to be safe and free of hazards. Unfortunately, there are several ways residents or visitors can suffer an injury on rental property. Often, these injuries arise due to poor or absent property...
Truck accidents: determining cause and liability
Trucks are far larger, haul more weight and take up much more road space than the average passenger vehicle. When behind the wheel, especially on the highway, many drivers experience stress and anxiety when navigating the road with a large truck, as trucking accidents...
Is a business at fault for a crime on its premises?
When people rent a room at a hotel for a convention or go out to a nightclub with friends, they do not expect to become the victim of crime. However, some criminal activity takes place in or near businesses. Criminals may target specific places where they know there...
Could your teen’s prom night be marred by an accident?
As we head into the final months of the school year, it’s a good time to consider the dangers your teenager could encounter on prom night. This annual rite of passage is very important to high school students here in New Jersey and elsewhere around the United States....
Motorcycle safety tips for the spring
Spring weather means that motorcyclists will start to venture out on the open roads again. There are several things that they should know that can help to keep them safe. Other motorists and even property owners also play a role in keeping motorcyclists safe. One of...
