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- Teacher Dies in Unfortunate Biking Accident
Sep 28, 2017
In late June of 2017, a teacher was biking down a hill when she lost control of her bike, receiving fatal injuries. In Hawthorne, New Jersey, a school teacher was riding down one of her biking routes, when she began going a little too fast. As she was going down a steep hill, she realized it was too late to stop the bike. Upon hitting the brakes in an attempt to gain control, she was...Read More - Motorist Left Dead As Car Bursts in Flames
Sep 26, 2017
On route 80 westbound in Rockaway, NJ earlier in the month of July, a fiery accident took place leaving one man dead. A man was standing on the side of the road adjusting the bikes attached to his car. As he was fixing the bike, another car came flying down the road after having lost control. The vehicle swerved off the road and went into the air before it spun and hit the guardrail where the man...Read More - Finding Liability in Playground Injuries
Sep 21, 2017
Having your children playing on the playground is a double-edged sword at times. It’s hard to pass up seeing your children want to play outside and be healthy, while knowing the playground can be a place where they may end up injuring themselves. The question is, is it possible to find liability in playground injuries? It depends. In some cases, there are actually other parties to blame. Take for example a playground being used during...Read More - Everyday Household Items That Can Be Dangerous
Sep 19, 2017
Can you imagine living in a house full of items that are potentially dangerous to your health? Unfortunately, this is a sad reality for most Americans, though many are not even aware of the dangers that may be lying right within their cabinet doors. Today, chemicals are found in a wide array of products, and while most are not harmful to one’s health, some are and you may not even know it. Non-Stick Cookware Something...Read More - Dog Attacks Large Group After Known History of Biting
Sep 14, 2017
Dog bite injuries can be devastating to those that suffer from them. One such case resulted in five people being attacked and the dog being euthanized in Neptune City earlier in 2017. Dog Attacks Family One Day After Being Adopted The dog was given to the family just the day before the new owners were attacked. A 10-year-old boy was bitten on the arm after his uncle had opened a bedroom door to show him...Read More - Diabetic Emergency Causes Crash At Trampoline Park
Sep 12, 2017
A man recently experienced a diabetic emergency while driving his car, which caused him to crash his car through the wall at a local trampoline park in Allendale, New Jersey. The crash resulted in the Sky Zone Trampoline Park being evacuated in what was sure to be a scary incident. Thankfully, no one inside of the trampoline park was injured as the area by the wall where the crash occurred was unoccupied. There were three...Read More - World Suicide Prevention Day
Sep 10, 2017
The following signs may mean someone is at risk for suicide. The risk of suicide is greater if a behavior is new or has increased and if it seems related to a painful event, loss, or change. If you or someone you know exhibits any of these signs, seek help as soon as possible Talking about wanting to die or to kill themselves. Looking for a way to kill themselves, such as searching online or...Read More - The Most Dangerous Highways in New Jersey
Sep 7, 2017
No matter if you’re traveling on vacation or live in New Jersey, there are some roads that deserve a bit more caution, no matter the weather condition. In New Jersey alone back in 2015, there were 264,582 auto accidents with 60,431 resulting in injuries and 547 resulting in fatalities. Educating yourself on the most dangerous highways in New Jersey can help increase your odds of avoiding auto accidents. Route 1 Route 1 runs from Maine...Read More - Top 8 Causes of Car Accidents
Sep 5, 2017
In the United States, there were 32,166 fatal traffic accidents which resulted in 35,092 deaths in 2015. That doesn’t count any traffic accident that didn’t involve a fatality. Here are the top eight causes of car accidents today: Speed One of the most common causes of traffic accidents is people driving above the speed limit. Texting and Cell Phone Use Mobile phones have created quite the problem on the roadways and are a real danger...Read More - Pool & Beach Safety Steps For The Labor Day Holiday Weekend
Aug 24, 2017
The Labor Day holiday weekend unofficially ends Summer 2017 and many will spend part of the weekend either in a pool or at a beach. The American Red Cross wants you to be safe and has some steps you can follow to safely enjoy your summer water fun: POOL SAFETY Ideally, you should learn to swim before enjoying the water. While at the pool: Swim in designated areas supervised by lifeguards. Always swim with a...Read More