December is a month filled with festivities, including family gatherings, holiday parties and more. In and around all that decking the halls and fa la la lurk dangers that, all too often, result in catastrophic injuries for those hurt in accidents. Fire is a major problem during the holiday season and according to the US …

If you feel like you are “buzzed,†it means you are aware that your own judgment is off. By all accounts, buzzed driving is most certainly drunk driving. If you feel as though you’ve had too much to drink, you probably have. Don’t get behind the wheel of a car. According to a certified instructor …

Heroin use is on the rise among college students in the U.S., according to a recent report issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Of course, the heroin problem is not limited to college-age individuals. The CDC report found that the rate of heroin use among all people has more than doubled …

NJ Governor Chris Christie has signed off on a new law that will grant criminal defendants in New Jersey greater access to DNA testing to prove their innocence. State lawmakers formally passed the bill in June. Now the governor has signed the bill into law. As a result, starting in March 2016, NJ criminal defendants …

Imagine this: you and your family are having a party. It’s getting late and, perhaps, a bit rowdy. The neighbors call the police. When the cops arrive, instead of successfully shutting the party down, they turn the place into a crime scene. One couple, Lawrence Rolnick and Kimberly Sorrentino don’t have to imagine that scenario. …

For some women, the idea of going for an annual mammogram is torture. Others see it as a necessary evil. One thing is universal when it comes to mammograms, no woman wants to get that call. The thing is, not all “positive†results are a problem. False positives are common. A recent study revealed women …

Driving is a privilege, not a right, in New Jersey. When you accept your driver’s license, you also agree to certain guidelines issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles and the NJ Police. If you violate any of these rules, a judge has the right to suspend your driving privileges. In fact, there are some …

In the State of new Jersey, occupational diseases are covered by the Workers’ Compensation System. This means that any employee who suffers from an illness or condition developed on the job is entitled to medical treatment, lost wages and, depending on the extent of long-term injuries, a cash settlement. Occupational diseases are those that are …

All motorcycle accidents have the potential of resulting in catastrophic injuries — especially to bikers and their passengers. This is true because, no matter how you view it, motorcyclists are relatively unprotected from the elements and from the multi-ton vehicles they often get hit by. Even helmets, gloves, jackets, boots and other safety gear can’t …