Every time you walk into someone else’s property, whether it is a restaurant, a grocery store or a friend’s home, you have the right to expect a safe and secure environment. Under New Jersey’s premises liability laws, property owners and managers are responsible for...
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Slip & Fall Accidents
How slip and fall accidents can worsen pre-existing conditions
Accidents can be more than just minor inconveniences. For individuals with pre-existing conditions, these accidents can lead to serious complications. Understanding how these incidents can worsen existing health issues is crucial for anyone dealing with the...
The impact of slipping and falling on elderly people
Slipping and falling can have severe consequences for elderly individuals. As people age, their ability to recover from injuries diminishes, making falls a major health risk. For families in New Jersey, understanding the impacts of these accidents on elderly loved...
Children and slip-and-fall accidents
Slip-and-fall accidents are a common occurrence. Sadly, this is especially true when it comes to children. Falls can lead to serious injuries if proper precautions are not taken. Parents, kids and property owners need to review the risks. Children and falls These...
Falls the leading cause of traumatic brain injury in older adults
Falls pose a significant risk to the health and well-being of older adults, with traumatic brain injury emerging as a leading consequence. As individuals age, their risk of experiencing a fall increases due to factors such as declining vision, muscle weakness and...
The vast majority of older adult hip fractures result from falls
As adults age, the risk of falls and their associated injuries increases significantly. Among the most serious injuries that older adults can suffer from falls are hip fractures. Hip fractures can have severe consequences, impacting an individual's mobility,...
When a fall down the stairs constitutes an emergency
Walking up and down stairs in a public place should lead you to your preferred destination, not to a hospital. However, a 2018 analysis published in The American Journal of Emergency Medicine found that just over one million individuals received treatment in emergency...
How can you mitigate fall risks on your pool deck this summer?
A summertime pool party can bring your neighborhood together and create some fond memories. However, you want to make sure your guests stay safe from a slip-and-fall accident on the deck. Taking precautions, as well as informing your guests of general safety rules,...
Who pays for injuries after a slip and fall on ice?
When someone slips and falls on the ice, they can suffer injuries that interrupt their lives. Their injuries may require medical treatment and they may miss work during recovery, causing financial strain and stress. Commercial property liability Commercial property...
Stair safety tips and injuries at work or in your home
It is a tall order to expect anyone to go for very long without using stairs anywhere. From workplaces to parking garages and just in your everyday routine at home, climbing stairs is a common occurrence. It also comes with an unspoken risk that, if severe enough, can...