Warmer weather means spending more time outdoors, which also means an increase in pedestrian accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nearly 5,000 pedestrians are fatally injured in car accidents every year. Whether it is a family heading out on vacation, joggers and cyclists out for their daily exercise, or a teen heading to the beach, warmer weather may increase your risk of a car accident. If you or someone you know was in a motor vehicle[…] Read More
Category: Personal Injury
Firework Safety
Nothing says Independence Day like gathering with friends and family to watch colorful fireworks light up the night sky. With hundreds of professionally organized firework shows available throughout the state, New Jersey has no shortage of opportunities to lay out a blanket on a patch of lawn and take in a patriotic display. Watching from a distance is the safest way to enjoy the festivities because of the inherent risk of injury involved with fireworks. It is now legal to[…] Read More
Warm Weather May Lead to More Dog Bites
Dogs offer companionship, a sense of security, and can make life more rewarding. However, they can also be prone to unpredictable behavior, which includes biting. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 4,500,000 dog bites occur every year, mostly to children. A study by the State University of New York at Buffalo showed that dog bite injuries to the head and neck are at their highest during the summer months. This could be a result of more[…] Read More