Walking has become quite the popular activity in 2020, with so many of us looking for an easy alternative to our otherwise restricted exercise routines or simply for a diversion from being cooped up at home. With this increased pedestrian traffic, comes an increased risk for accidents, prompting the National…
Each year it seems the automobile industry introduces new technologies designed to make driving easier and safer and to help us avoid accidents and related injuries. But do these technologies help, or do they lead to even more accidents resulting from driver inattention? A recent study by AAA suggests the…
Frequent and thorough handwashing is one of the activities said to be an important step in helping prevent the spread of COVID-19. And when you don’t have access to soap and water, using a hand sanitizer is the next best thing — or is it? While hand sanitizers may help…
Reminders regarding water safety precautions aimed at preventing drowning accidents are prevalent, particularly this time of year. But there are two other events – dry drowning and secondary drowning – that can be just as dangerous yet are not as widely publicized. Both conditions are usually predicated by a near…
The official start of summer is still a few days away and already there have been four child fatalities related to hot cars in this county this year, according to the National Safety Council. A recent nj.com article on the arrest of a Paterson, NJ mother on child endangerment charges…
There are all kinds of internet challenges out there these days – many are fun, silly activities meant to promote laughter; some are designed to raise awareness of, and/or funds for, a good cause; and yet others are mean-spirited and dangerous. With remote learning and stay-at-home orders currently in effect,…
By taking these steps, we can all do our part to help stop the spread of the Coronavirus: If you feel sick, stay home and contact your medical provider. If someone in your house has tested positive, keep your entire household at home and contact your medical provider. If you…
Victor A. Rotolo has been named by the Thomson Reuters organization to the list of New Jersey Super Lawyers for 2020 and Charles C. Rifici has been named to the organization’s 2020 list of New Jersey Rising Stars. Mr. Rotolo, founding partner of Kearns Rotolo Law, primarily focuses on personal…
You might assume that in order to be charged and convicted of a DWI or DUI you would need to be driving a motor vehicle, but that is not necessarily the case in New Jersey. Recently, a New Jersey State Appellate Court upheld the DWI conviction of a man who…
Vacation booking companies make it convenient to get the most out of your vacation by serving as a one-stop outlet for reserving all of your accommodations, including activities and excursions operated by third parties. But what happens if something goes wrong on one of those excursions resulting in injury? Is…