After getting into an accident, you may suffer from head or brain injuries. Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in particular often greatly impact multiple areas of your life. The field discusses some more than others. For example, you likely know that TBIs can cause...
Year: 2020
When can I hold a property owner responsible for my injury?
In New Jersey, premises liability laws have changed over time as courts address more diverse and nuanced cases. Common law has evolved to be more flexible in addressing premises liability lawsuits, but the basic concepts underlying these claims have remained...
Dealing with a public menace
Despite ample laws protecting the people, negligent business owners, landowners and governments cause serious injuries almost constantly. They maintain their properties poorly, fail to address problems and, eventually, contribute to catastrophic, life-changing...
Should you break up a dogfight?
Dog ownership has become increasingly popular in recent decades. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, nearly 40% of U.S. households have a dog in the family. Unfortunately, when walking your furry friend, you may encounter a vicious dog not on a...
Pursuing all responsible parties
You may already know that the workers' compensation system helps you get back on your feet after you receive a work injury. These laws have been around for a long time, providing a low-conflict way for workers to get the resources they need. What you may not know is...
How do faulty air bags pose risk of injury?
The knowledge that your car has an air bag may give you some peace of mind while driving. Like many drivers, you probably count on your air bag to deploy and spare you from a devastating injury in case of an auto collision. Still, air bags themselves can harm drivers...
Work-related carpal tunnel leads to 120,000 surgeries annually
When you earn your living in a New Jersey factory, on an assembly line or in a similar setting where you perform the same or similar tasks over and over again, your injury risks are high. You face an elevated chance of experiencing a repetitive motion or...
3 of the most common injuries resulting from vehicle crashes
Emergency personnel will treat victims at the accident scene following a major vehicle crash, but many people walk away after a minor collision. Is that wise? Here are three of the most common injuries that result from vehicle accidents and some may not show symptoms...
What are some causes of elevator malfunctions?
Millions of people board elevators at work, in stores or in residential buildings each day without incident, so it may not seem like an elevator could present a serious danger of personal injury. However, due to negligence on the part of some property owners or...
A properly fitted cycling helmet could save a life
One of the most important pieces of safety gear for cyclists in New Jersey is a good helmet. A helmet lacks optimal protection if it does not fit the right way. People who spend adequate time finding a helmet that meets their standards for function and appeal without...