Commercial property owners in New Jersey are obligated to take reasonable precautions in preventing injuries caused by winter weather. Because of the amount of snow and ice the state experiences each winter, businesses generally remain open in winter weather and invite customers to their premises. This creates a unique mandate for owners to minimize the […]
Winter weather reminds us to be mindful about snowy and icy weather that creates dangerous conditions. People are often quick to prepare themselves for the roads in winter weather, responding to tips such as keeping ice scrapers, jumper cables and a blanket in their car, but hazards are also present while walking on driveways, sidewalks, […]
Slip and falls can cause serious injuries and sometimes even accidental death. In addition to physical pain and injuries sustained, many victims of slip and fall accidents also suffer financial consequences. In terms of the workplace, slip and falls are the number one cause of worker’s compensation claims, and are also the top cause […]
New Jersey residents have endured a long winter. According to the calendar, the official start of spring is this week. However, that doesn’t mean we’re completely free of ice and snow. This winter has been particularly difficult because of the constant barrage of storms and snow piling up, seemingly without end. Of course, this kind […]
Many of us were shaken in December when a Metro-North Railroad train derailed in the Bronx, killing four people and injuring dozens more. It served as a reminder that it doesn’t take much to turn a routine activity such as riding the train into something quite dangerous. As it is, many people suffer injuries as […]
Many of us in New Jersey and Pennsylvania might not realize the inherent danger we face in our everyday lives until something happens and causes us to get hurt. Many accidents take place in the home, for example, but we wouldn’t necessarily regard our stairs as dangerous unless there comes a time when we slip […]