Post-traumatic stress disorder after a motorcycle wreck
Those injured in motorcycle accidents face many different challenges, from physical pain and losing the ability to walk or use one’s arms to financial problems. However, the mental and emotional side of motorcycle accidents is often devastating as well. In fact, some people develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to a serious collision. If you …
Practice fire safety in your rental home
Fires in apartment buildings can be especially dangerous because the blaze may quickly spread among units. While landlords have a legal obligation to provide safe living quarters, tenants also have a responsibility to take fire prevention steps. Whether you rent an apartment, townhome or single-family home, practice these smart fire safety tips. Care when cooking …
What should I do if a dog bites me?
Dogs may be man’s best friend, but they are still animals; even the tamest dog can bite under certain circumstances. If a dog happens to bite you, it is important to take action right away. According to the Cleveland Clinic, it is important to see a doctor within 8 hours of a dog biting you. …
What should I do if I am a victim of hit and run?
Being in any kind of car accident is traumatic, but few situations are as frustrating as a hit-and-run. It is important to know what to do if you are ever in this situation. It is natural to feel a rush of emotions if you witness the car that hit you driving off. However, according to …
How can seniors best prevent slip-and-fall accidents?
As an active senior, the very last thing that you want is to experience a slip-and-fall accident. It is important to keep your body moving while also taking precautions so you can keep these calamities from happening. Here is some information from AARP about how seniors can prevent slip-and-fall accidents. Why you need to take falls …
That clean, shiny floor and your slip-and-fall accident
You were looking forward to lunch and a fun afternoon of shopping with a good friend. Unfortunately, a slippery floor caused your trip to the shopping mall to end almost before it began and left you with a painful back injury. Types of slip-and-fall injuries Falls are common and more dangerous than you might think. …
How can pet owners prevent dog bites?
In New Jersey, a doctrine of strict liability is applied to all dog bite cases. That means a dog owner is always liable for injures caused by their pet, regardless of whether the pet owner was aware that the animal posed a risk. Dog bites can have serious consequences for victims, with some animals causing disfiguring …
What do you know about your landlord’s security responsibilities?
Even if your New Jersey neighborhood does not have a history of criminal activity, you still want to feel safe in your space. You depend on your landlord to provide you with a sense of security, but the two of you may not agree on who bears responsibility for providing specific security measures. RentPost explores …
Detailing the distraction of eating while driving
While your first impulse after suffering through a car accident in East Orange may be to look past the issue of fault, take it from many of our past clients here at Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP: establishing liability is crucial in such a situation. While you may not see it now, you could end up …
What are possible threats to tenants?
While you recognize the need to do what you can to stay safe in an apartment, your landlord bears the primary responsibility of keeping you safe from certain dangers while you are on the premises. Tenants can suffer injury or death from a variety of dangers and risks. A landlord should be aware of these …
