Swimming pool accidents take center stage in the warmer months, but injuries and deaths can happen year-round. What can you do to prevent visitors from experiencing a mishap in your pool? Learn about some of the most common accidents in and around swimming pools and...
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Stair safety tips and injuries at work or in your home
It is a tall order to expect anyone to go for very long without using stairs anywhere. From workplaces to parking garages and just in your everyday routine at home, climbing stairs is a common occurrence. It also comes with an unspoken risk that, if severe enough, can...
Motel footage shows 5-year-old in swimming pool accident
Swimming pool accidents can range from mild slips to drownings that require emergency care to preserve life. When they happen, time is of the essence. After they happen, it is important to investigate the accident so that people may understand how to prevent similar...
Will you ever recover from a brainstem injury?
Slip-and-fall accidents continue to be alarmingly common in New Jersey and across the country. In fact, according to the National Floor Safety Institute, these accidents send more than a million Americans to the emergency room annually. Sadly, if you hit your head...
How business owners can prevent slips and falls
Slips and falls are a common cause of injury, and even death, especially for older individuals. There are numerous causes, especially in commercial settings. Business owners have a variety of responsibilities, and one is to maintain their businesses to prevent slips...
How quickly can near-drowning happen?
While you may feel prepared for the sun and warm weather, one issue many pool owners have during this time is being unprepared for the realities of drowning. Near-drowning can happen in a very short amount of time, especially with young children or in a large body of...
Data on older adults and fall injuries in New Jersey
If you are over the age of 65, it is vital to focus on the risks you face with respect to falls. Whether you suffer an injury after slipping on a slick surface or you become hurt after falling down due to uneven steps, clutter or other hazards, an accident could...
What makes a store owner liable for a fall?
Tumbling to the ground while out at your neighborhood market may give you more than a bruised ego. You may come out of it with many injuries that take time and money to treat. A slip may prove preventable had the shop owner paid closer attention. Learn more about some...
What are some dangers for children around a swimming pool?
When planning the layout of your house, you may choose to add a swimming pool that you can use and invite other people over to swim with you. However, there are some personal injury concerns with pools, especially when it comes to children. Learning about how swimming...
The pool where your child swims must comply with the VGB Act
Though children can swim year-round in indoor pools, the approach of warmer weather means that considerably more pool opportunities are available to them. Before you allow your children to swim in any pool, make sure that the one you choose is in compliance with the...