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...
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Who is liable if you are injured in a fall on an icy sidewalk?
Winter in New Jersey usually brings plenty of snow along with icy conditions. While snow creates beautiful, wintry scenes, walking across snowy, icy sidewalks and parking lots can lead to serious slip and fall accidents. Who is liable for the resulting injuries?...
How can nearly drowning cause brain damage?
A fun time in a swimming pool can turn into a horrific event if you begin drowning. While this could lead to a tragic end, it is possible another swimmer could help you out of the water and resuscitate you. However, even nearly drowning can still have lifelong...
What is an attractive nuisance?
The phrase “attractive nuisance” may sound like an oxymoron. After all, it pairs a positive-sounding adjective with a negative noun. Even though the term itself is a little bit strange, it actually is a very adept way to describe what it is. An attractive nuisance is...
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...
Poolside precautions at home and abroad
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...
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...
How do TBIs physically manifest?
After slipping and falling, you may also hit your head. This could result in a brain injury. Even if the fall did not look severe or happen from a great height, it is still possible for a victim to end up with a serious brain injury. But how can you tell if injury has...
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 common slip and fall hazards?
After slipping and falling in a New Jersey store recently, you do not know whether you or the store owner bears responsibility for your injuries. Should you file an insurance claim or pursue the business for damages? Chron explains common risks that lead to slipping,...