As the summer continues and more facilities reopen, it is no wonder that families are getting some much-needed sun and fun. But that means that parents, pool facility owners and homeowners with their own pools need to brush up on potential injuries and ways to prevent...
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What should I know about recreational water illnesses?
Swimming pool safety should be foremost on your mind when you go to a pool for a fun swim in the hot sun. But individuals who own pools have their responsibilities as well, and not just to keep their pools safe from drowning hazards or other avoidable accidents. The...
3 examples of severe emotional trauma after a dog bite
Many people are familiar with the devastating physical effects of dog bites but there is a debilitating emotional effect that is just as harmful. Understandably, victims of dog attacks heal from the physical damage of the attack without addressing any of the mental...
3 catastrophic airbag-related injuries
If you are in a motor vehicle accident, your car's airbag may save your life. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates airbags prevented nearly 50,500 traffic fatalities between 1987 and 2017. Your vehicle may have both frontal and side...
Is rabies a concern with an animal bite?
Any animal bite should be a high concern due to the many health issues that can result. However, one of the scariest issues you may face is rabies. Rabies is a disease that will kill you without immediate and proper treatment, even then it is almost always fatal. If a...
Slip-and-fall risks do not go away in the spring and summer
If you have been through even one of New Jersey's notoriously cold winters, you undoubtedly understand how hazardous snow and ice can be. Falling on an icy surface may leave you with life-altering injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries, broken bones and even...
Do you know these delayed car accident injury symptoms?
A few days ago, you experienced a car accident while traveling New Jersey's roads. You felt unharmed in the immediate aftermath, but did you truly emerge unscathed? AICA Orthopedics describes deferred harm you may suffer after a motor vehicle collision. Note these...
What is dry drowning?
A pool accident can be any parents’ worst nightmare. When your kid is swimming, there are many concerns. Children may injure themselves jumping into the water or swallow water while splashing. Often, pool accidents have immediate consequences. Sometimes, however, you...
Stay safe from amusement park accidents on spring break
Whether you are planning a day trip to a local theme park or a trip to a far-flung attraction during spring break, be aware of potential safety hazards to avoid serious injury. In 2016, the most recent year for which data is available, the Consumer Products Safety...
Staged car accidents: How not to become a victim
Imagine if you could go for a leisurely drive and do one small thing to have an extra $10,000 or $20,000 in your pocket. Some unscrupulous individuals do this by "staging" car accidents. Unfortunately, the victims of staged car accidents can sometimes get hurt and...
Getting away: Defusing a dog attack
Everyone knows that coming across an angry pooch could to lead to injuries, but what do you do if it's too late to avoid an interaction with an angry dog? Your best bet is to try to defuse the attack and get away to safety, so you can call for help and keep track of...
Watch out for loose dogs at the park and in the city this spring
As the weather warms up, it's only natural to go outside to have fun. You and your family may go for walks around the neighborhood or head to a park to burn off some energy and get some fresh air. Exercise and being outdoors are great for your health, but there's also...
Aggressive driving is a big problem for everyone on the road
There are many dangerous types of driving. Drunk, distracted and fatigued driving are three that come to mind quickly. There is another one that you might not think about very often -- aggressive driving. Aggressive drivers can injure or kill innocent people. Whether...
