Drowsy driving is a serious problem that can result in severe and fatal car accidents. Yet, many drivers in New Jersey fail to realize the gravity of the issue. According to a recent study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, sleep-deprived drivers and accidents often go hand-in-hand. In fact, drivers “who…
A slip and fall can happen at any time of the year in New Jersey and on many different types of surfaces. These are very common incidents. As the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) reports, slips and falls are responsible for about one million visits to the emergency room each year in the U.S….
A growing number of people in New Jersey use ride-sharing (or ride-hailing) apps such as Uber and Lyft. However, what happens when the busy drivers for these ride-sharing companies get into car accidents? Do the drivers qualify for workers’ compensation benefits like other “employees” in New Jersey, or do they fail to…
If you get injured on the job, it can be a scary experience. This is especially true if your injury prevents you from returning to work immediately. The good news is that, like many injured employees in New Jersey, you may be eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits. To protect your…
Car accidents in New Jersey can result in severe damage to your automobile as well as serious or even fatal personal injuries. According to the New Jersey State Police, a total of 574 fatal car accidents occurred in the state in 2016 ,with 605 deaths resulting from those crashes. The New Jersey Department of…
Most of us never think twice about how we drive. It can be such a routine activity. We simply hop in our cars and hit the road. However, when we approach driving that way, it can lead to us developing bad habits such as speeding when we think we can…
Cold winter temperatures can pose risks for anyone. However, for seniors who are more fragile, less resilient and have compromised immune systems, cold weather has the potential to be especially dangerous. Whether living in a nursing home or their own residence, here are some important cold weather tips for the elderly to…
The holiday season is characterized by gratitude and giving, great food, time with family and friends, holiday decorations galore, shopping, gift buying and lots of snow and ice. Those latter two items – adverse weather conditions – may be beautiful to look at and great for winter sports, but they…
As parents age, it is important to have an open discussion with them about their physical, psychological and financial needs. Communicating with your aging parent is beneficial for a number of reasons. For instance, it can ensure that your parent’s wishes are adhered to when they are no longer able…
A slip and fall accident can result from a number of different dangerous circumstances, ranging from spills on floors to broken stairs to ice and snow. Most of the time, a slip and fall can be traced to a single act of negligence, or the failure to repair or warn visitors about…
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