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...
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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...
Teen falls to his death in an amusement park ride tragedy
Each year, millions of people across the nation choose to take a vacation and visit an amusement park. Whether it is a group of friends or the entire extended family, people course through these fixed amusements like a never-ending stream. And while serious injuries...
What are the biggest hazards at swimming pools?
Indoor pools are a blessing to many people in cold winter months, especially heated ones. They allow you to continue getting exercise or keeping up with your favorite water sports without having to worry about the cold air outside. However, even a heated or indoor...
Can public entities be liable for slip and fall injuries in New Jersey?
Just about everyone knows that, if you slip and fall on private premises (such as a supermarket or movie theater) due to unsafe conditions, you can bring a lawsuit against the owner of the premises to try to recover compensation for your injuries. But do the same...
Reviewing factors in recent Six Flags accidents
A trip to Six Flags Great Adventure is a summer tradition for many New Jersey families. This year, a series of accidents has many concerned about the park's safety records. Review the current reports about these incidents and take steps to avoid hazards if you plan to...
3 places you may slip and fall in the hardware store
With the increasing popularity of big-box hardware stores in recent decades, many homeowners are deciding to tackle home-improvement projects on their own. Because hardware stores have hazards that other shops lack, you have some risk of sustaining a serious injury...
How can I make sure my pool is safe for kids?
Outdoor pools can provide hours of fun, but pools can be extremely dangerous. Particularly since children see pools as places of recreation, having a pool around is a constant temptation for them. Everybody needs to do their part to ensure child safety. According to...
What can I do to protect others from my swimming pool?
When temperatures rise, it is always refreshing to take a dip in your own swimming pool. However, these structures are a serious danger, especially to children. Every year, there are deaths due to drowning in backyard pools. Parents Magazine explains that as the pool...
How common are amusement park accidents?
New Jersey’s amusement parks draw tens of thousands of visitors every year, but for some guests, these visits prove to be anything but fun. As an amusement park attendee, it is important that you understand the risks involved in visiting these attractions because...