This past weekend, thousands of people who couldn’t make it to the Meadowlands held their own Super Bowl parties, but how many gave thought to their responsibilities as host? A number of problems could arise for which a host could be held responsible; some more obvious than others. Among those…
Articles Posted in Injuries
Verdict in Boy’s Beating Case Believed to Be Largest Award Ever Against State’s Child Welfare Agency
Earlier this month, a jury awarded $166 million to a Jersey City boy who was left blind and brain-damaged after a beating inflicted by his father when the boy was just four months old. This is believed to be the largest jury award ever levied against the State’s Division of…
Sorting through the Circumstance Surrounding Slip-and-Fall Injuries
Proving liability in a slip and fall injury is sometimes difficult as evidenced by two recent appellate court decisions: “Bridgewater golf course not liable in alleged slip-and-fall accident, appeals court says”(1) “Appellate court rules employee’s fall should be covered by workers’ compensation”(2) The first case involved a suit by a…
Are Our Laws Enough to Keep Student Athletes Safe?
Recent headlines regarding the after effects of head injuries sustained by former professional football players has brought the issue of concussions and youth athletes into the focus once again. Just last week, Hall of Famer Tony Dorsett disclosed that he was suffering from the early stages of a degenerative brain…
Safety Guidelines Aimed at Promoting Healthier Season for Student Athletes
Although most area schools won’t start classes for another couple of weeks, preseason is in full swing for their fall sports teams. Participation in school sports can benefit our children’s health, self-confidence and social development. That same participation, however, can lead to serious injuries unless necessary precautions and safety guidelines…
Bill Looks to Toughen Penalties for Motorists Who Cause Death of Pedestrians
A NY-standard yield-to-peds sign on Roosevelt Island, New York City. New Jersey drivers are now required to stop and remain stopped for pedestrians in crosswalks. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Failure to stop for pedestrians in marked crosswalks may soon result in tougher penalties for some motorists. A panel of the New…
New Safety Signs Will be Displayed as Part of Hunterdon’s Pedestrian Safety Month
Hunterdon County Route 604 – New Jersey (Photo credit: Dougtone) After writing the article on “Drivers and Pedestrians Share Responsibility for Safe Roadways,” we learned that eight Hunterdon County communities will receive traffic warning signs as part of October’s “Hunterdon County Pedestrian Safety Month.” (1) The signs, which will read…
Drivers and Pedestrians Share Responsibility for Safe Roadways
Pedestrians cross road in Mong Kok (Photo credit: Wikipedia) At least one Hunterdon County town is taking a stronger stand against motorists who fail to yield to pedestrians, and this action is bringing to light the responsibilities not only of drivers but of pedestrians as well. (1) If you have…
Settlement Reached in Baseball Bat Lawsuit
Professional baseball bats are typically made of ash or maple; hickory used to be popular, as well. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) The family of a Wayne, NJ teen injured while playing baseball reached a settlement for $14.5 million in a lawsuit that questioned whether the use of metal baseball bats should…
State’s High Court Rules Emotional Damages Cannot Be Awarded for Death of a Pet
The batteries died in my speedlite and Ginger thought it was now safe to look into the camera and smile. BURN! Pop up built-in flash! (Photo credit: colorblindPICASO) You may consider Rover a member of the family, but the NJ State Supreme Court does not, at least when it comes…