For some summer travelers, school has just let out and it is time to put away the books, throw on a swim suit and lounge in the sun. Other travelers may have family in tow and an itinerary full of sightseeing destinations. And of course, there are those of us who have...
Month: June 2016
New Jersey car accident deaths have increased by 11 percent
The roads in New Jersey are more dangerous than ever. According to law enforcement officials, this year's car accident death statistics are up by 11 percent when compared to the same statistics from June 2015. Two-hundred thirty-five people have died this year...
Understanding repetitive stress injuries
Repetitive stress injuries are a type of overuse injury that occur when someone repeats the same motions for hours on end and days on end. It is often found in workers who spend hours at keyboard work. This is not a new disease, though. The first instances of RSI were...
The hazards of electrical cords
When you are injured due to a property owner's negligence, you may be able to file a premises liability lawsuit to recoup your expenses for medical care or lost wages. You may also be able to seek compensation for your pain and suffering and other non-economic losses....
The dangers of grinding and dry cutting
Each year, hundreds of workers die from silicosis and hundreds more are no longer able to take care of their families or themselves. Silicosis is an irreversible, disabling, incurable lung disease. Over 1 million workers in the U.S. are at risk of developing the...
When children fall: Faulty windows and landlord negligence
Kids will be kids. As parents, we do our best to keep them safe. We remove suffocation risks from reach, buckle young children into car seats when driving and hold their little hands as we cross the street. But what happens when someone else fails to do their part and...
Lawsuit settled by Macy’s Inc., for escalator accident
Three years ago, a then 10-year-old girl was seriously injured when her foot became caught in an escalator at the Macy's store in Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus, New Jersey. The injury to the child's foot was so severe that she required 22 operations in order...