A recent case next door in Philadelphia hinged on whether the local school district could be sued for a child’s injury in gym class. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court said yes.Contrary to a stubborn myth, government entities do not have blanket immunity from...
Personal Injury
How to care for your child after a concussion
Children that participate in sports like soccer, football or hockey have an increased risk of sustaining a concussion. New research has revealed that children who suffer a concussion heal differently than adults.The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association...
When is a structured injury settlement appropriate?
If you win significant personal injury compensation, at trial or through negotiation, one important question is how the money is paid out.You might opt to take all the money now in one lump sum. Or it may be wise to structure the settlement to be paid out over a...
Typical recovery time for different injuries
We all heal at different rates. We each have different pain thresholds. Your bone fracture or concussion will not be the same as the next person's.But doctors - and employers and insurance companies and lawyers - rely on statistical averages to gauge how long you can...
Equipment rental safety
Summer is a great time to get things done around the house. The days are long, the weather is nice, and it feels good to just be outdoors doing sometime. Many times, working in the yard or garden involves renting or borrowing equipment to get the job done. And when...
Do you really know what drowning looks like?
On TV, a drowning person flails and splashes and yells for help. This creates dramatic tension and sets up the heroic rescue.In real life, drowning does not look like that. Unlike TV and the movies, the person makes very little sound -- struggling briefly before...
Dog bite prevention is a year-round concern
Spring has finally arrived, meaning more people walking and jogging, more kids playing outside. Getting outdoors can also mean more interactions with dogs.April 8-14 is National Dog Bite Prevention Week. Any dog - even the normally friendly pet next door - can inflict...
Distracted New Jersey driver causes injuries to 8 others
One of the most serious dangers to motorists in New Jersey and across the country is the threat of distracted drivers, or drivers who are texting or talking on their handheld cell phones. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, in 2010 over 416,000 people...
Contaminated dog food in New Jersey leads to federal lawsuit
Every day Mt. Laurel residents shop for and buy products that, without proper oversight, could be potentially dangerous. But because of state and federal laws, most people feel completely safe when they use or consume the products they buy. What happens, though, when...