Like many of your neighbors in the East Orange area, you have an active retirement. That is, you regularly visit shopping centers, grocery stores, bodegas, entertainment venues and other places. While enjoying a day on the town, you must take care not to slip and...
Month: January 2020
Distracted driving New Jersey’s top cause of road deaths in 2018
A new report detailing 2018’s road fatalities in New Jersey reveals that distracted driving was the state’s top cause of road deaths for the eighth consecutive year, highlighting a continuing trend that shows little sign of a slowdown. While many people immediately...
How can you treat a whiplash injury?
Over three million Americans are seen each year by their physicians or chiropractic for whiplash injury. What is a whiplash injury? Often times, this will occur after a sporting incident or a motor vehicle accident. According to Mayo Clinic, a whiplash injury is the...
Dram Shop Law – The Hidden Premises Liability
When you hear the words premises liability, what do you think? Some people might think of a slip and fall case due to an establishment not salting their walkways in all this New Jersey winter. Or perhaps something heavy or sharp being left in a precarious and public...
Snow blindness and the risk of a wreck
During the winter months, weather becomes problematic in many parts of the country. A lot of drivers in New Jersey struggle with inclement weather, and aside from strong winds and heavy rain, other weather-related traffic hazards include snow and ice. At Goldstein...
Is my landlord liable for my injury?
Living in a rental is a nice option if you do not want to buy a home in New Jersey. Your landlord has many responsibilities when it comes to keeping your rental unit safe and habitable. You also have some responsibilities for keeping your home in good condition....
Mistakes on the snow and ice can lead to serious accidents
There are still months of winter conditions in New Jersey, and drivers need to be aware that their abilities to drive in snow and ice can affect others on the road. Drivers who do not have experience operating a vehicle in these conditions can cause accidents that may...
Why do dogs bite?
Dog bites in New Jersey can be very serious. The American Veterinary Medical Association states that if a dog bites you, then chances are one in five that you will require medical attention. A bite from a dog may expose you to potentially deadly diseases such as...
How can I prevent fires during the holidays?
While the holidays are drawing to a close, many households in New Jersey leave their decorations up well into January. As a result, your home and guests will still be faced with risks related to holiday decorations, from Christmas tree to candles left burning around...