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...
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Protecting your elderly loved one from falling during wintertime
Wintertime in New Jersey increases the risks of falling which can create immediate danger for your elderly loved ones. Because falls can have detrimental outcomes for seniors, facilitating your loved one's safety becomes that much more important. Through your careful...
Landlords may be liable for someone slipping and falling on ice
The ice left over from a winter storm can be extremely dangerous. A landlord or property manager is responsible for keeping the premises free of dangerous conditions, and ice is no exception. While property owners are not responsible for causing the icy conditions...
How might your child react after a brain injury?
Slipping and falling can endanger your child if his or her head hits the ground. Head injuries can range from a mild concussion to a severe traumatic brain injury. Immediate treatment can prevent worsening symptoms. Recovering from a brain injury of any intensity will...
Property owners should prioritize stair safety
A slip-and-fall accident can happen anywhere, but if you fall going up or down the stairs, you could suffer severe injuries. Property owners and other responsible parties have a duty to prioritize stair safety since a defect, obstacle or construction issue can cause a...
What causes most swimming pool accidents?
Swimming pools are supposed to be a great way for families to escape the heat, exercise or have fun together. Unfortunately, sometimes those swimming pools become a source of tragedy. In the United States, about 10 people die from drowning every day. Of these deaths,...
Seniors are at special risk of slips and falls
As people get older, they start to experience age-related issues that make them more susceptible to falling. They may be physically weak due to an illness or a health condition, or they may take medications that make them more likely to fall, which could result in a...
What are the best shoes to prevent slip and falls?
Seniors are most at risk for falls due to age-related physical limitations. However, anyone can become a fall victim, and the potential injuries can be incredibly severe. The best way to ensure that you do not suffer a dangerous slip and fall accident is to choose the...
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 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...