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...
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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,...
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...
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...
Do I need to prove a slip-and-fall injury was not my fault?
Filing a lawsuit for a slip-and-fall accident in New Jersey requires proving the property owner's negligence. When you visit commercial premises, the owner and manager owe a duty of care to maintain a safe environment and protect you from harm. Commercial...
5 common, avoidable reasons for slip and fall accidents
Every year, about 8 million Americans end up in the emergency room after a fall. That's just over 21 percent of all emergency room visits. About 1 million visits come after a slip and fall accident. These stats may be startling, but they underscore just how real this...
Runaway saw slices leg of woman on sidewalk
There are all kinds of hazards that people might encounter while walking down the street. Sidewalks with uneven or poorly set pavement could lead to a trip-and-fall accident, for example, while cars that are out of control and jump the curb could be an unexpected...
