The decision to put an elderly loved one in a nursing home is not easy. You may vet many homes carefully before deciding on the facility that you expect will provide your loved one with the best care for their needs. Unfortunately, even nursing homes that seem good on...
Personal Injury
Fall sends construction worker to hospital with critical injuries
Construction is a prominent source of employment in New Jersey. Not only is it a productive endeavor, but it pays well and there is always plenty of work for those who are skilled and cautious in what they are doing. However, that does not eliminate its inherent...
Time limits on personal injury claims in New York and New Jersey
When you are injured by the negligence of another person, it’s natural to want them to be held accountable for their actions. For victims of negligence, a personal injury lawsuit is a powerful tool at their disposal. But if you decide that filing a negligence claim is...
Can I sue my employer if I’m injured in a workplace accident?
Over the course of the summer, people in New Jersey saw construction workers fixing roads, erecting homes and buildings and refurbishing others. It may seem like a never-ending process, but we can all agree that once these projects are finally finished it makes our...
What makes bedsores a cause for concern?
Elderly people often have a limited ability to move around. This is especially true for seniors in nursing homes. You may have a parent who resides in a home. If so, you should be on the lookout for health issues that may develop because of your loved one’s lack of...
What are signs of a traumatic brain injury?
After getting involved in an incident that causes head injury, you need to keep your eye peeled. Brain injuries often stem from head injury accidents. Some of them are mild and only require minimal care. Others, like traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can cause problems...
What are common slip-and-fall injuries?
Recently, you slipped and fell while shopping at a New Jersey-based business. You think you emerged without injury, but how sure do you feel? The Joint Chiropractic gives the rundown on prevalent harm suffered after taking a tumble. Keep an eye out for these injuries...
3 common reasons ladder falls happen
If you work in construction, you probably step onto a ladder at least once a week. Unfortunately, ladder-related accidents are a leading cause of both injury and death. In fact, according to statistics from the World Health Organization, falls from ladders account for...
Difference between elder abuse and neglect
As many people age, they may become more dependent on others for help meeting their most basic needs. These people are vulnerable to mistreatment by their caregivers in the form of abuse or neglect. The law prohibits both abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults. While...
Two agencies that work to reduce personal injuries in New Jersey
While some serious injuries are not avoidable, there are ways to prevent most of them. Homeowners, businesses and government agencies share a responsibility to keep people safe from injuries that cause pain and suffering as well as financial hardships. Two prominent...