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Jun 22, 2017

In Summer, teens spend more time on the road attending graduation parties, holiday celebrations, road trips, and outdoor activities. It is among the most dangerous times for teen drivers, as we posted in a recent blog. The Mid-Atlantic Foundation for Safety and Education offers a few helpful tips for parents: Let your child know you trust them Insist on knowing the details of where they are going Set firm check-in times Offer to pick them up, no questions asked...

10 Tips To Have Fun But Stay Safe in Amusement Parks

Jun 9, 2017

As we approach Summer Vacations, it would be a good idea to remind people that New Jersey law requires that a person injured at an amusement park must provide written notice of the accident to the amusement park operator within 90 days of the occurrence or the injured party will be barred from seeking recovery. In order to prevent injuries at amusement parks this summer, obey rules and follow this great 10 safety procedures shared by EHSToday:...

Vehicle Fatalities Are On The Rise

Mar 8, 2017

According to the National Safety Council motor vehicle fatality estimates, 20016 may have been the deadliest year on the USA roads since 2007. Estimated cost to society was $432.5 billion, including wage and productivity losses, medical and administrative expenses, employer costs and property damage. As a result of NSC driver safety public opinion poll released last month, NSC is calling for immediate implementation of life-saving measures that would set the nation on a road to...

Safe Winter Driving Tips

Dec 21, 2016

For every winter season, take this AAA recommendation list and check it twice or as many times as needed–and stay safe out there! Winter driving tips: Avoid driving while you’re fatigued. Getting the proper amount of rest before taking on winter weather tasks reduces driving risks. Never run a vehicle in an enclosed area, such as a garage. Make certain your tires are properly inflated. Keep your gas tank at least half full. If possible, avoid...

Thanksgiving Driving Safety Tips

Nov 23, 2016

“In the United States, motor vehicle crashes are in the top 10 causes of death for people aged 1-54, and more than 30,000 people are killed in crashes each year. In 2013, crash deaths resulted in $44 billion in medical and work loss costs. However, motor vehicle crashes, and their related injuries and deaths, are preventable. Stay safe on the roads this holiday season, and take action to protect yourself and your loved ones” CDC...

What To Do If Your Car Is Stuck On Train Tracks

Aug 24, 2016

What should people do if their cars are stuck on railroad tracks with a train rushing toward them?. It’s a terrifying question, but on Wednesday, the day after a Metro-North Railroad train barreled into a sport-utility vehicle in Valhalla, N.Y., killing six people, safety experts emphasized some best practices. Rule number one, of course, is get as far away from the tracks as possible. But some experts say there is a particular direction you should...

Top 38 Safest Vehicles of 2017

Aug 19, 2016

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety IIHS has released their list of top safety picks for 2017 models: To qualify for 2017 TOP SAFETY PICK+, a vehicle must earn good ratings in the five crash-worthiness tests, an advanced or superior rating for front crash prevention and a good or acceptable headlight rating. Small cars Chevrolet Volt Hyundai Elantra sedan only; built after March 2016 Mazda 3 4-door sedan | 4-door hatchback Toyota Corolla Toyota Prius built after August 2016...

What Do Personal Injury Lawyers Do?

Aug 17, 2016

Although my friends and family know that I am a personal injury lawyer, even those closest to me do not really understand what I do for my clients. I got to thinking that’s probably, at least in part, my fault because I’ve never explained it to them, really. So that’s what I’d like to do in today’s blog: Explain what a personal injury lawyer does. It is no secret that as a personal injury attorney...

Driving Tips for Wet Roads

Aug 15, 2016

Statistically, driving in the rain is more dangerous than driving in the snow. One of the more common–and terrifying– hazards of driving in the rain is Hydroplaning which happens when the tires are riding on the top of a layer of water and have completely lost contact with the pavement. It can happen when your speed is as little as 35 mph. You will know when it happens. “Steering will get light in your hands,”...

Tips To Keep Everyone Safe When In or Around Water

Jul 13, 2016

We are well aware of the individuals and the families affected by tragic drowning accidents in swimming pools, rivers and beaches. Recently, one of the Anthem of the Seas cruise ship’s swimming pools, and the drowning of a 3-year-old Pompton Plains girl. Drowning ranks fifth among the leading causes of unintentional injury death in the United States. Every day, about ten people die from unintentional drowning. Of these, two are children aged 14 or younger. The...