For parents, nothing is more important than their child’s safety. One of the most important ways to protect them is by ensuring they are properly secured while riding in motor vehicles. New Jersey car seat laws exist to protect children from the moment they are born. The type of restraints…
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death and disability among children in New Jersey and throughout the country. As the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports, the rate of emergency room TBI-related visits is higher among children than among any other age group. A…
Injury and death caused by driving under the influence of alcohol remains a serious health hazard affecting thousands of Americans each year. For us at Davis, Saperstein & Salomon P.C., the fight against drunk driving is personal. As a college senior, Partner Steven Benvenisti, Esq., a personal injury attorney was…
Biking is more popular today than ever before in New Jersey and across the country. Cycling increased steadily each year over a recent 13-year period, from 39.69 million to 48.88 million people who choose to bike regularly. The pandemic caused a further surge in cycling, with some cities seeing increases…
Every year, thousands of people die in distracted driving accidents. In recent years, a patchwork of laws has been passed in states across the country—laws that vary in scope and penalties. But which laws are most effective at keeping people safe? There are many distractions behind the wheel. But perhaps the…
It’s a parent’s worst nightmare — a phone call or knock on the door informing them their teen died in a drunk driving accident. And far too often, these bad dreams are a reality. Alcohol use presents one of the greatest threats to teens’ health and safety today, especially when…
MOTORCYCLIST vs. MEIZENIS Motorcycle Accident with Ambulance Settles for $4.5 million Garry R. Salomon and Adam B. Lederman, partners of the New Jersey injury law firm Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C. are pleased to announce the resolution of a lawsuit filed in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Middlesex County…
The 2012 mass-shooting that took place at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut was an undeniable tragedy. A mentally disturbed young man named Adam Lanza, shot and killed 20 children and six adult staff members. To make matters worse, families of the victims were not only forced to cope with…
From late November through mid-January, families and friends gather to celebrate at holiday parties and family gatherings. Everyone deserves to relax over the holidays, but that doesn’t have to mean letting your guard down. The holidays are a good time to focus on safety because car crashes, falls and other…
One out of every five Americans in the workplace is 65 or older, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. By comparison, twenty years ago, labor statistics show that one of every eight workers was 65 or older. Retirement patterns have changed significantly in recent decades. An increasing number…
