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...
Statistics on swimming pool accidents
If you enjoy swimming, or your kids like going to the pool, it is vital to understand the risks associated with swimming pools. Although swimming can serve as a source of enjoyment and a form of exercise that helps improve physical health, it also presents a number of...
What can cause a slip-and-fall accident in a parking garage?
During the winter and early spring, nasty weather is a reality nearly every day. Unfortunately, winter weather does not always mean a commuter can simply stay at home. Whether going to work, driving to class or completing household errands, it is not uncommon for...
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...
How will New Jersey’s new ongoing storm rule impact your slip and fall case?
In previous winters, you had a legitimate cause of action against a commercial property owner any time you slipped, tripped or fell on snow or ice that had accumulated on the property’s sidewalks, steps, parking lots, etc. As of this year, however, all that has...
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...
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...

