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If you’re hosting Thanksgiving this year, you may have a lot of worries. You may be worried about how much food you need. You may also worry if you have enough seating for everyone, or if everyone in the family will get along. One thing that may not be on your mind, that can be a cause for concern, is fires. Thanksgiving Brings an Increase of Fires The rate of residential fires increases by 2.3...

Halloween is one of the holidays that brings people outdoors. Many families bundle up their child in costume and go door-to-door collecting candy. While this experience is usually harmless, there is always the risk of an accident. Knowing the most common types of accidents that occur on Halloween, along with ways to prevent them, can help you and your family stay safe. Common Causes of Halloween Accidents Here are a few of the...

After you have been in a car accident and you have begun your path to recovery, the medical and repair bills are likely to begin coming in. Some insurance may cover some of these costs, depending on the details of the accident. However, you might also find that you’re responsible for a significant amount of them. That is unless someone else is to blame. If someone else was the cause of the accident, you may...

Slip and fall accidents can be painful and expensive. While you can’t always prevent a slip and fall accident from occurring, especially when it’s someone else’s fault, you can know the most common risks, and places, in which they most often occur. The most common places for slip and fall accidents include: Retail Stores Perhaps it’s because retail stores are a place that most people visit, but they are one of the most common places...

Drunk driving accounts for a large percentage of not only U.S. car accidents, but also ones right here in New Jersey. Sadly, accidents that involve drunk driving are often severe. This is because the drunk driver’s reaction time is significantly reduced. This often means that they crash into other cars at higher speeds, often leading to severe injuries. Common Collisions From Drunk Drivers in New Jersey These are some of the most common...

Car accidents can range in severity from minor injuries to life-changing ones that affect you financially and inhibit your ability to work. One of the biggest problems with car accidents is that it’s not always easy to distinguish how severe the accident was, as physical symptoms don’t always show up immediately. Common Physical Consequences of a Car Accident Here are some of the most common physical consequences of a car accident: Headaches Head...

An auto accident can lead to a long list of damages, including medical injuries and property damages that occur to your vehicle. Property damages extend beyond that of the basic repairs of your vehicle. Understanding the different types of property damage that you can recover may be important to your case. Recoverable Property Damage Costs Following an Auto Accident If you are in an auto accident in which someone else is at fault,...

If you’re involved in a car accident, when should you go to the emergency room for care? Likewise, how do you know if your injuries are severe enough for medical care? If you didn’t cause the auto accident, are you responsible for the costs that come with an emergency visit? These are all common questions to consider if you find yourself injured following an auto accident. When to Go to the ER Following...

If you were injured while visiting a hotel in Atlantic City, NJ, call the personal injury lawyers at the Law Offices of Richard A. Stoloff for a consultation. The Jersey Shore is permitted to reopen to residents and tourists. While different beaches may have different opening dates and rules for reopening, we can expect a somewhat normal summer. With the reopening of the beaches attracting tourists from all over the country, hotels will also increase...

If you were injured in a slip and fall accident while visiting the Jersey Shore, call the personal injury lawyers at the Law Offices of Richard A. Stoloff in Linwood, NJ for a consultation. You looked forward to your Jersey Shore getaway all year and the trip is finally here. But on your trip you slip and fall and get injured. You now have to spend the rest of your vacation time at the hospital...