If you live in the Lehigh Valley Area of Pennsylvania or the Warren and Hunterdon County area in New Jersey, chances are you are an active person. Statistically, with all active people, there most often will be some injury to a body part. Whether you are at a picnic...
Injuries
Four ways to make yourself more visible on a bicycle
For cycle enthusiasts, warmer months mean more time spent on their beloved bicycles. Time spent riding is time well spent for cyclists. However, too many cyclists are encountering a dangerous new phenomenon: the distracted driver.If you're a cyclist, it is important...
Think again before walking home from the bar
Picture this: it's 3:00 a.m., and the bar you have been at all night has just closed. You know you are too drunk to drive home, but a taxi or an Uber will be too expensive. You decide that walking is a better alternative, so you head down the sidewalk and begin on...
Are you ready for the boom?
It's set up to be an explosive Fourth of July, as aerial fireworks are now permitted in Pennsylvania. As we celebrate our country and our communities this Fourth, it is a good time to revisit firework safety. Fireworks can be incredibly dangerous, and they can cause...
Tips on how to slip
More than an embarrassment or inconvenience, falling in winter can lead to serious harm, particularly for people aged 65 and above. Falls are the leading cause of injury for senior citizens, and over 30,000 are killed every year in falls. The most common types of...
Drug use down among teens, with one notable exception
There is good news on the fight to reduce drug abuse in America. Even in the midst of an opioid epidemic, the use of alcohol, heroin and cocaine is down among teenagers across the U.S. The one exception is marijuana, which has become less stigmatized in recent years...
New Jersey and Pennsylvania Knee Injuries
New Jersey and Pennsylvania workers are susceptible to knee injuries during the late fall season in our area. As fall is upon us, the leaves tend to change color and there is a constant breeze around us. Whether you are an office worker, or your job requires frequent...
New Jersey Dog Bite Law
In New Jersey, if you have suffered personal injuries as a result of a dog attack, you have both statutory and common law causes of action which allow you to pursue compensation from the dog's owner for your injuries. If your injury was the result of a dog bite, the...
Back to School Injuries
As you are aware, it now the "Back to School" season. As you drive in the morning, there is an abundant amount of traffic including parents and school buses dropping off children. With the pickup of activity, this will translate into injuries for the employees...