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Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. For some, this means you may already have dinner reservations in place. For others, they may choose to spend the evening of Valentine’s Day at their favorite bar. Whether you’re drinking this Valentine’s Day to forget a break-up or to celebrate a new romance, it’s important to take precautionary steps to avoid a drunk driving accident. Plan an Evening At Home An evening at home not...

Slip and fall accidents may be more common than you think. Slippery, wintry parking lots can lead to a slip and fall accident. Even visiting your favorite store can lead to a slip and fall after an employee mops the floors. While the majority of slip and fall injuries are minor, they can sometimes lead to severe injuries, like the potential for head trauma. What is Head Trauma in a Slip and Fall...

Are you considering filing a personal injury lawsuit? One of the first, and most important, steps is choosing the right lawyer. We have compiled a list of four important things to look for when choosing a personal injury lawyer to represent you and your case. 1. Lawyer’s Experience It’s important to note that lawyers typically specialize in a specific area of law. You want a lawyer who has experience in personal injury cases. This ensures...

The holiday season offers a lot to look forward to. But in between shopping trips and enjoying the first snowfall of the year, it’s important to know the risks of being in an accident. A slip and fall accident often occurs out of nowhere while someone is enjoying their day. Before they know it, they’re left with a painful injury and expensive medical bills and may not have the ability to return to work, putting...

If you’re hosting Thanksgiving this year, you may have a lot of worries. You may be worried about how much food you need. You may also worry if you have enough seating for everyone, or if everyone in the family will get along. One thing that may not be on your mind, that can be a cause for concern, is fires. Thanksgiving Brings an Increase of Fires The rate of residential fires increases by 2.3...

Thanksgiving is a time for Turkey and family. For many families, it’s also a time for travel as you visit family and friends. With Thanksgiving weekend being one of the busiest times of year on the road, it also tends to lead to an increase in the rate of auto accidents. Learn more about what causes this increase, and what you can do to keep your family safe. Thanksgiving Day Traffic Statistics An estimated 50.6...

Halloween is one of the holidays that brings people outdoors. Many families bundle up their child in costume and go door-to-door collecting candy. While this experience is usually harmless, there is always the risk of an accident. Knowing the most common types of accidents that occur on Halloween, along with ways to prevent them, can help you and your family stay safe. Common Causes of Halloween Accidents Here are a few of the...

After you have been in a car accident and you have begun your path to recovery, the medical and repair bills are likely to begin coming in. Some insurance may cover some of these costs, depending on the details of the accident. However, you might also find that you’re responsible for a significant amount of them. That is unless someone else is to blame. If someone else was the cause of the accident, you may...

Slip and fall accidents can be painful and expensive. While you can’t always prevent a slip and fall accident from occurring, especially when it’s someone else’s fault, you can know the most common risks, and places, in which they most often occur. The most common places for slip and fall accidents include: Retail Stores Perhaps it’s because retail stores are a place that most people visit, but they are one of the most common places...

Drunk driving accounts for a large percentage of not only U.S. car accidents, but also ones right here in New Jersey. Sadly, accidents that involve drunk driving are often severe. This is because the drunk driver’s reaction time is significantly reduced. This often means that they crash into other cars at higher speeds, often leading to severe injuries. Common Collisions From Drunk Drivers in New Jersey These are some of the most common...