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Fall brings on new sports programs, new challenges to pushing the limits, and the risk of injury. For families who send their child out on the high school football field, nothing can be more exhilarating on a Friday night under the lights. Yet, no matter which sports your child is in, there is a risk …
There is nothing quite like taking to the water on the back of a jet ski. Yet, as fun as these experiences are, they can also be rather dangerous. When you head out onto the waterfront to enjoy a day under the sun, you may not think twice about an accident. When it happens, one …
Every accident that could be prevented is a suffering that did not need to occur. Raising awareness of injuries and the impact that everyone’s smallest actions can have on the lives of others makes sense. Preventable injuries in New Jersey happen every day simply because of a lack of awareness. At Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP, …
Each May, the American Trauma Society aims to raise awareness by focusing its efforts on the prevention of trauma during the month. For 2025, the theme is “Model Safety Every Day: For a Stronger Tomorrow.” It is meant to celebrate trauma survivors, but also to help individuals take ownership of protecting themselves from risks. At …
When it comes to safe driving, people often focus on the obvious culprits of distracted driving like texting or impaired driving. However, there is a less-discussed but equally dangerous factor that can compromise your safety on the road, which is the foods and beverages you consume while driving. Not all snacks and drinks are equal …
Going out in public places should not result in injuries. In some instances, the journey may leave you with preventable injuries. If the owner’s negligence resulted in conditions that led to your injury, you may recover damages. What happens if the injury is due to something more sinister, such as a crime? When you patronize …
About a million passengers take advantage of New Jersey’s public transit system every day, and most of the time, they get where they need to go unscathed. In some instances, though, system malfunctions or driver mistakes make using public transit dangerous. If you are among those who suffer an injury in an incident involving public …
Some unsafe conditions New Jersey supermarket shoppers may not easily detect include slippery floors, unstable merchandise displays and objects falling from shelves. Without a clearly visible warning, stores may incur liability when their employees neglect to protect shoppers or alert them to the dangers of such risks. Properly placed warnings may enable shoppers to avoid …
Commonly resulting from falls, traumatic brain injuries may have immediate effects, as well as long-term complications. Such injuries occur when sudden jolts, violent strikes or piercing injuries to the head damage to the brain. Having an idea of what to expect from and following their injuries may help those who suffer TBIs and their families …
Dogs are wonderful pets, but they also can be dangerous. In an effort to keep everyone safe and allow you the right to own a dog, the city has leash laws it enforces. According to the City of East Orange, NJ, website, the main law is that your dog cannot be loose on any public property. You …
