Injury is the leading cause of death of children and teenagers in this country and accidental poisonings rank among the top five leading causes of injury. Most of these poisonings occur when children accidentally ingest medications or common household cleaners. Young children are particularly susceptible to this type of injury…
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What to Know Before Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit
Personal Injury attorney, Victor Rotolo, and the attorneys of the Victor Rotolo Law Firm offer legal counsel to clients seeking to recover damages for injuries suffered as the result of accidents, including those related to defective products, accidental falls, and workplace mishaps. Collecting damages for injuries you suffered as a…
Anything You Say – Or Post – Can Be Used Against You
It has been estimated that more than three-quarters of adults who use the Internet are actively engaged on social media. It can be an efficient way to keep in touch with a number of people, near and far but, if you’re involved in a personal injury claim, you may want to…
Can Electronic Reminders Help Prevent Hot Car Deaths?
Despite repeated warnings reminding us how quickly the temperatures inside a motor vehicle can rise, we continue to see reports of children left forgotten in hot vehicles. Each year an average of 37 children die as a result of being left in a hot vehicle and many others suffer heat-related…
What’s Being Done to Improve the Safety of Water Parks?
Water parks, those adventure parks that feature waterslides and wave pools, are gaining in popularity as summertime attractions. According to the World Waterpark Association, about 85 million people attended water parks in 2015, up from about 73 million a decade earlier. While these parks offer fun and exciting ways for…
Despite Signed Waiver, Appellate Court Says Lawsuit against Trampoline Park May Proceed
A New Jersey appellate court recently ruled that a lawsuit brought against Sky Zone Trampoline Park by a family whose son was injured while engaged in an activity at the park can proceed despite the fact that the family had signed a waiver prior to the start of the activity.…
Leave the Fireworks to the Professionals and Enjoy a Safe July 4th
When you think of Americana, some things readily come to mind – patriotism, baseball, apple pie and fireworks on the Fourth of July to name a few. While these pyrotechnics have become almost synonymous with our Independence Day celebration, they can result in serious injury, especially when handled by the…
Macy’s Settles Lawsuit over Escalator Mishap
A trip to the department store ended tragically for one New Jersey youngster who was injured when her foot became caught in the store’s escalator. Now, three years and multiple surgeries later, a settlement has been reached in a lawsuit brought against the store by the young girl’s family. According…
Could A Product Safe Enough for Babies Cause Cancer?
Manufacturing giant, Johnson & Johnson has lost another lawsuit – the second in three months – over the safety of one of its most popular products, baby powder. According to recent reports, the New Jersey-based company was named in a lawsuit filed by a woman from North Dakota who claimed…
Series of Errors in Connection with Employee Flu Clinic Leads to Lawsuit
Please note: The company named in the lawsuit has been corrected to TotalWellness not Otsuka America Pharmaceuticals as previously reported; we apologize for the error. In an effort to maintain a healthy environment, companies often offer free flu clinics for employees who opt to take advantage of the service. What happens,…