What is a microsleep?
When drowsy drivers hit the road, it opens up a plethora of dangers. Some of the risks are less noticeable than others. Some risks have a profound and immediate impact, though. This often includes microsleeping. What is a microsleep, though? How does it affect drivers? And why does it pose such an enormous risk? The …
Elevators can pose hidden dangers
Before elevators, New Jersey buildings stood much shorter and individuals who wished to ascend to high floors had to get there on their own power. Through technology and over time, engineers found ways to incorporate elevator systems into structures to allow them to stretch up into the sky. Now, it is not uncommon for skyscrapers …
What dog is most likely to bite?
Dogs might be man’s best friend, but they remain animals. This means that even the most pleasant and well-trained dog can bite if in the right circumstances. However, it is also true that some dogs are more likely to bite than others. However, correlation is not always causation. It is also difficult to ascertain which …
Snowy conditions can cause a slip and fall
The cold weather is here to stay for several more months. Snow and ice can accumulate on driveways, sidewalks and parking lots and it’s helpful to know what options are available if a slip and fall happens in these conditions. Businesses must take reasonable measures to remove snow and ice from their property to keep …
Dangerous driving led to fatal auto accident spike in 2020
In 2020 in New Jersey and throughout the United States, people dealt with major changes because of the ongoing health crisis. Those changes went beyond altered work templates, children attending school from home, the need to adjust vacation plans and taking personal safety precautions. The roads were vastly different as well. While many might have …
Why are older people at higher risk for falls?
Property owners bear the responsibility for keeping a store, a workplace or even a home safe from hazards that can cause a person to fall. This is important because many older people have a greater likelihood of slipping and falling than younger individuals. In addition, older adults may suffer more serious harm from a fall. …
2021 sees new traffic safety initiatives and proposed legislation
Car accidents are all-too-common in East Orange and across the nation. According to one report, annually over 35,000 people in the U.S. lose their lives in car crashes, and an additional three million are injured. And while traffic deaths may have declined nationwide in 2% in 2019 from 2018, in 2020 there was an uptick …
What protections must landlords provide tenants?
You recently heard of a string of crimes taking place in your New Jersey neighborhood, and you worry about your security. What obligations must your landlord uphold regarding your safety? SFGATE breaks down measures that landlords owe their residents to keep them safe. Determine if your property owner does everything that she or he can for …
Steps to take after getting bitten by a dog
New Jersey ranks ninth in the country for the number of claims for dog bites. It has 699 claims annually, each costing about $48000. Dogs may be man’s best friends, which is why they account for 63% of the 67% of household pets in the country. Unfortunately, they are not everyone’s best friend, which explains …
Road deaths caused by red-light runners reach a 10-year high
Research shows that more and more motorists are trying to “beat” traffic lights at signaled intersections across New Jersey and the nation, with the number of road deaths caused by red-light runners reaching a 10-year high. Why is it that running red lights is increasing, and is there anything you might do to help protect …
