The winter months in New Jersey can be particularly icy and hazardous. The extreme weather cannot be prevented, however, premises owners in the state have the legal responsibility to maintain safety for visitors at all times. If you have slipped or fallen on a...
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10 tips for preventing slip-and-falls this winter
The cold, wet and icy winter season is almost officially here and New Jersey is already starting to show the signs. One of the biggest problems with the winter months -- from a personal injury law perspective -- is the threat of slippery trips and falls. If you'd like...
Escalators are more dangerous than you might think
If you go to the mall, pass through airports or visit a major office building on a regular basis, chances are that using an escalator is a common occurrence. When something feels like a common occurrence, however, it's easy to forget how dangerous it is. Don't let...
Taking action after being injured on a roller coaster
Visiting an amusement park in the state of New Jersey can be a lot of fun. While rides can seem scary and adrenaline boosting, they are designed to be completely safe, and amusement parks must have certain safety procedures in place to prevent any type of injury on...
Water safety has to be a top priority this summer
The summer months are all about spending time outdoors. For many people, pools and water activities are on the schedule. Anyone who is going to spend time near the water needs to ensure that they remember that drownings and near drownings can occur, even during a fun...
Amusement park accidents have to be handled carefully
Amusement parks can provide a day of fun for everyone in the family. The last thing that you want when you've spent money for this is to have the day end prematurely because someone got hurt. Unfortunately, accidents happen more than you might realize. There are many...
Be careful on icy sidewalks this winter
As we head into the winter season every year, everybody looks forward to their hot cocoa at night, a warm blanket and a good book, your favorite TV show or snuggling up with your smartphone in bed. However, we also have to brave the outdoors during the winter months...
Many floors fail to meet slip-resistance standards
Building owners and landlords in New Jersey and around the country could do more to protect their visitors from slips and falls according to a study from CNA. The Virginia-based risk assessment and management firm studied slip and fall liability claims filed between...
Prevent pool-related drownings, injuries and deaths
Drowning deaths happen quickly and silently. You might look away for five minutes from your pool and return to find that a tragic and irreversible accident has occurred. If you are the owner of a pool, you probably want to do everything you can to prevent such an...
Recent amusement park accident highlights dangers
Have you ever ridden a roller coaster ride and felt like the seat wasn't properly made, there was a problem with the seatbelt or a part may be malfunctioning? Many people have experienced this kind of situation. In most cases, riders escape unharmed, but this doesn't...

