How can spinal cord injuries affect your everyday life?

You may feel a rush of frustration and confusion in the time after a serious accident at work. When you go to drive your car or pick up an item, a rush of pain could stop you from doing so. Noticing the ways that spinal cord trauma influences your actions and changes your daily…

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Dog bites may lead to life-threatening infections

New Jersey dog owners have an ethical and legal obligation to control their pets. Yet, when someone shirks this duty and you suffer a serious dog bite as a result, you may face a wide range of hardships in the aftermath. In some instances, dog bites lead to capnocytophaga, a serious and potentially deadly…

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What happens if I slip and fall on government property?

It is always devastating when you slip and fall. An injury requiring medical care is also overwhelming. If you fall on government property, can you collect damages for your injuries? More than 6 million people visited the emergency room in 2019 because of fall-related injuries. If you have mounting medical bills because of a…

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Many spinal cord injuries require lifelong care

Most able-bodied people take their ability to perform basic life tasks for granted. They may not think a lot about what life would be like if they suddenly lost that ability. People who have suffered from a spinal cord injury are often thrust into a life of limitations that they didn’t have before. There…

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Does New Jersey have a one-bite rule for when dogs hurt people?

It only takes a moment for a pleasant interaction with a dog to turn into a traumatic experience. When animals turn aggressive, they can leave lasting physical and psychological injuries for their victims. Owners should do their best to prevent their animals from hurting other people. Some dogs have a history of aggressive behavior…

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Winter and spring are slip-and-fall seasons at your local store

Wet weather has a strong association with slippery surfaces and people getting hurt. Freezing rain and snow can cause car crashes during the winter months in New Jersey. They can also lead to people experiencing slip-and-falls while out running errands, like grocery shopping. While spring weather will reduce the likelihood of snow and ice-related…

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