Nursing home residents don’t always get along. In fact, a study of nursing home abuse found that nearly 20 percent of incidents in nursing homes are part of an “epidemic of resident-to-resident hostile behavior.” Researchers at Cornell University-Weill Cornell Medical College found that 19.8 percent of nursing home residents surveyed had been subjected…
One reason parents worry when their teen gets his or her driver’s license is that they won’t be there when the teen is behind the wheel. They fear that the teen could easily make a mistake or use poor judgment that results in a serious car accident. A recent study of…
Summer’s warm weather makes it a prime time to rev up your motorcycle and take a ride. New Jersey, of course, offers many great places to enjoy your motorcycle. For instance, you can take a trip to the shore, or you can tour along the Hudson to the Palisades. But…
Construction sites in New Jersey can be dangerous places. The chances of a worker being involved in a construction accident are extremely high. Nail gun injuries are particularly common in the construction industry. Close to 37,000 emergency room visits each year are due to nail gun injuries, the Occupational Safety and Health…
When you drive your rental car off the lot while on vacation or a business trip this summer, will you have any idea where it has – or hasn’t – been? In particular, has it been to the garage or dealership for repair of any of the numerous automotive defects that have…
Commercial truck accidents are different in many ways from collisions between standard-sized passenger vehicles. If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a crash that involved a tractor-trailer (or semi-truck), you should work with a law firm that understands these differences and how they can impact your…
An estimated 450,000 burn injuries nationwide require medical treatment each year, according to the National Trauma Institute’s most recent “Trauma Statistics” report. At least 40,000 people are admitted to hospitals or burn centers yearly due to burn injuries. Fire, burns and smoke inhalation account for 3,400 deaths each year. Children…
Memorial Day is considered to be the unofficial start of the summer season. It is three-day weekend when people hit the road to enjoy the shore, camping, hiking, picnics or family gatherings. Unfortunately, Memorial Day weekend can also be a very dangerous time on New Jersey roads. The roads tend…
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are prevalent in New Jersey and across the country. These injuries have been called a “silent epidemic” due to the fact that many people cannot recognize the signs and symptoms of TBI. As a result, TBI may go undetected and untreated. It is important to know…
