While a family swimming pool serves as a wonderful site for recreation and social activities, pool owners should know there is a serious downside. Among children, drowning is the second-leading accidental cause of death, but adults are also vulnerable. While drowning is the worst-case scenario, other serious injuries occurring in pools include spinal cord or traumatic brain injuries incurred while diving or chemical burns from pool disinfectants. Near-drowning may result in permanent brain damage. Slip and fall accidents are also[…] Read More
Category: Slip and Fall
Winter Slip and Fall Accidents
Winter in New Jersey often brings considerable amounts of ice and snow, setting up perfect conditions for slip and fall accidents. Such accidents often result in serious and sometimes permanent injuries. Whether you can recover damages for your injuries depends upon the circumstances of the slip and fall accident. Property Owner Responsibilities Property owners are responsible for keeping their premises safe. However, that does not mean the property owner or renter must clear all naturally occurring ice and snow at[…] Read More
Construction Safety Tips for Cold Weather
The cold weather does not keep many construction workers from doing their job, even when the temperature dips into the single digits and snow begins to fall. Working outdoors in winter weather comes with unique risks that require specific safety precautions to prevent serious weather-related injuries and fatalities. Winter weather creates a host of potential safety hazards at the construction site. Some of those include: Disabled vehicles: Construction vehicles that are not properly maintained and weather-proofed can malfunction or break[…] Read More