While dogs are often referred to as “man’s best friend,” dogs can also be dangerous, and even the friendliest of dogs may bite when provoked. Here, we discuss important facts about dog bites, tips for preventing dog bites and what to do if a dog bites you in New Jersey….
When you are acting as a pedestrian, it is incredibly important to be as safe as possible. Failing to exercise caution while walking could result in a devastating car-pedestrian accident. Unfortunately, that is exactly what is happening to people throughout New Jersey as the result of “distracted walking.” Dubbed “petextrians,” pedestrians…
Driving on New Jersey’s busy roads, highways and interstates is demanding. You need to be able to keep your attention on the road in front of you. Also, you must be aware of other drivers and potential changes in road conditions or traffic patterns. However, this type of safe driving…
The trucking industry is a valuable resource in this country. It provides us with access to numerous goods we use on a daily basis and contributes to the economy of our nation through the jobs it creates and services it provides. Anyone driving in New Jersey can attest to the…
Social media has become a national pastime. Every day, people post pictures and information about themselves, their lives and their hobbies online, using social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter. We “update our status” to reflect everything from what we are doing that day to what we eat for…
If you live in Teaneck or elsewhere in New Jersey, then you are no stranger to snow. In fact, according to records maintained by the Office of the New Jersey Climatologist at Rutgers University, a March snowstorm last year dumped between five and nine inches on the Garden State in just a…
A slip-and-fall accident may not sound serious to someone who has never experienced one. However, if you have been in a slip and fall, then you know how these accidents can be extremely serious. In fact, slip and falls can cause long-term brain and head injuries, broken bones, spinal cord injuries and more….
Our country’s long-term care facilities have long been plagued by poor quality of care. However, in recent decades, there has been a substantial push by policy makers and patient advocates to curtail nursing home abuse and neglect. While the quality of medical care seems to be improving, at least a little,…
Thousands of Americans are injured or killed every year as pedestrians struck by car drivers. For those living in New Jersey and New York, the roads can be an especially dangerous course to navigate. Alcohol is a common factor in these accidents. In fact, one of our attorneys, Steven Benvenisti, narrowly survived…
Car accidents generally happen unexpectedly and without any notice. One minute, you are driving down the road to your work or home or running errands, and then suddenly, you hear the screeching of tires, the sound of glass shattering and metal crunching. Many people go into shock and struggle to comprehend…
