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…
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Recall of Certain Children’s Bike Helmets Announced
Biking is a popular pastime particularly in the warm weather months, and parents often take their young children along for the ride even before they are able to peddle on their own. A properly fitted infant bike helmet can help to protect your child from injury while enjoying the ride.…
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…
Are Counterfeit Products Putting You At Risk?
The next time you see an item for sale at a price too good to be true, consider the ramifications before you buy. Chances are the product is a knockoff of the original design and not only could you be exchanging quality for savings, but you could be increasing your…
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,…
Drivers, Pay Attention! Police Conducting Crackdown on Distracted Driving
You may be adept at multitasking in your job or your home life, but when it comes to driving your attention needs to be focused. That message is being stressed this month as police in New Jersey crack down on distracted driving offenses. Because it involves many aspects of attention, text…
Electronic Gearshifts Take Some Adjustment, But Are They Safe?
Automakers are constantly updating technology in their cars to give drivers a better experience and to make the cars more efficient. One of their latest innovations, however, is being investigated by The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) to determine whether it is jeopardizing the safety of the vehicles…
Are Automobile Seat Designs Putting Kids at Undue Risk?
For decades now, parents have been told the safest place for their young children when travelling in a car is the rear seat. Due to a design defect, however, that might not be the case. According to recent reports, safety experts have uncovered a problem with the design of the…
Did Safety Violations Lead to Worker’s Death?
A New Jersey roofing company was fined more than $43,000 recently for safety violations believed to have contributed to the accidental death of one of its workers last August. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited S&S Roofing for one repeated violation and three other safety violations found in…
NJ TRANSIT Joins List of Places Banning Hoverboards
They were all the craze this past holiday season, but now hoverboards have gone from topping wishlists to topping banned items lists. As with any personal transportation device, from bicycles to skateboards, hoverboards require some practice before you can master the art of riding one. Immediately following the holidays, the…