Up to 27% of nursing home falls caused by environmental factors
As an older adult, you may have certain risk factors that make you more likely to fall and injure yourself than the general population. Diminishing eyesight and a decrease in your level of physical activity may make you more prone to falling, for example. However, research shows that, contrary to popular belief, living in a …
Damaged flooring may leave you with serious injuries
Like many of your neighbors in the East Orange area, you have an active retirement. That is, you regularly visit shopping centers, grocery stores, bodegas, entertainment venues and other places. While enjoying a day on the town, you must take care not to slip and fall. After all, a fall may cause life-altering injuries and …
How can you treat a whiplash injury?
Over three million Americans are seen each year by their physicians or chiropractic for whiplash injury. What is a whiplash injury? Often times, this will occur after a sporting incident or a motor vehicle accident. According to Mayo Clinic, a whiplash injury is the sudden jerking motion of the head that results in a stiffness of the …
Distracted driving New Jersey’s top cause of road deaths in 2018
A new report detailing 2018’s road fatalities in New Jersey reveals that distracted driving was the state’s top cause of road deaths for the eighth consecutive year, highlighting a continuing trend that shows little sign of a slowdown. While many people immediately think of cellphone use and texting behind the wheel when they hear the …
Dram Shop Law – The Hidden Premises Liability
When you hear the words premises liability, what do you think? Some people might think of a slip and fall case due to an establishment not salting their walkways in all this New Jersey winter. Or perhaps something heavy or sharp being left in a precarious and public place. Being injured by any of these …
Snow blindness and the risk of a wreck
During the winter months, weather becomes problematic in many parts of the country. A lot of drivers in New Jersey struggle with inclement weather, and aside from strong winds and heavy rain, other weather-related traffic hazards include snow and ice. At Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP, we know that snowfall increases the chances of collisions in …
Is my landlord liable for my injury?
Living in a rental is a nice option if you do not want to buy a home in New Jersey. Your landlord has many responsibilities when it comes to keeping your rental unit safe and habitable. You also have some responsibilities for keeping your home in good condition. However, despite everyone’s best efforts, sometimes, things …
Mistakes on the snow and ice can lead to serious accidents
There are still months of winter conditions in New Jersey, and drivers need to be aware that their abilities to drive in snow and ice can affect others on the road. Drivers who do not have experience operating a vehicle in these conditions can cause accidents that may result in serious injuries to others. According …
Why do dogs bite?
Dog bites in New Jersey can be very serious. The American Veterinary Medical Association states that if a dog bites you, then chances are one in five that you will require medical attention. A bite from a dog may expose you to potentially deadly diseases such as rabies and tetanus. You may suffer disfiguring injuries that …
How the Justice Buddy Act helps to punish negligence
On January 1, 2019, a new dog law was passed in Illinois to further increase the protection of individuals from attacks by dangerous dogs due to the negligence of the owners. The law clearly states that the dog owner may be responsible if their dog bites another person or another dog without any justification. The dog …
