Recent record-setting snows in upstate New York indicate that there is an icy winter ahead for New York, New Jersey and the entire Northeast. As the wintry weather arrives, property owners – especially business owners – will need to keep in mind that there comes a responsibility to guard against…
New Jersey has become one of 31 U.S. states, including New York, that prohibit the use of a type of highway guardrail that has been linked to serious injuries and deaths in car accidents. The banned guardrail is made by Trinity Industries, Inc., and it is known as the ET-Plus…
Recent events in the news cause many to be increasingly concerned with police conduct by questioning whether police have acted appropriately. “To protect and serve” is being attacked as a fallacy. Many perceive police officers as bullies who instill fear into citizens causing more harm than the problems they are…
Unless you have a large disposable income and an extremely trustworthy child, you are likely considering purchasing a used and relatively inexpensive vehicle when your child gets his or her license. However, research suggests that those older, cheaper cars are less likely to keep your child safe in the event…
After an extensive debate with federal officials, Graco Children’s Products is recalling 1.9 million potentially defective infant car seats, according to the New York Times. The company recalled 4.2 million toddler seats earlier this year after reports that a faulty buckle made it difficult to remove children from the car…
Hip fractures are one of the most common results in falls among the elderly. An independent and mobile elder can be left with severe physical impairments after these injuries. However, a new study suggests that the outcomes for nursing home residents who suffer hip fractures could be even worse than…
Warmer weather in New York and New Jersey means more time outside and an increased risk of certain kinds of accidents. Though drowning, fireworks accidents and grilling burns are far more common in the summertime than at other times of the year, following a few simple tips can help you…
New Laws Making Roads Safer Two new laws have been proposed in the New Jersey Legislature and have been unanimously approved by the Assembly Transportation Committee. A1600 and A1577 require drivers to move over or slow down when approaching a bicyclist or pedestrian and leave three feet distance while passing…
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in New Jersey and across the country. As the weather warms, there is no better time to focus on motorcycle accident prevention. Just in time for the safety push, a new report projects that final statistics will show that motorcycle fatalities fell an estimated…
CBS 2’s Jessica Schneider interviewed partner Steven Benvenisti, Esq. to help spread his important message for Spring Break students and parents. Twenty-five years ago, Benvenisti was struck by a drunk driver as a pedestrian while on Spring Break in Daytona Beach, Florida. After experiencing a full recovery from catastrophic brain…
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