The official start of summer is still a few days away and already there have been four child fatalities related to hot cars in this county this year, according to the National Safety Council. A recent nj.com article on the arrest of a Paterson, NJ mother on child endangerment charges…
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The Risky Side of Internet Challenges
There are all kinds of internet challenges out there these days – many are fun, silly activities meant to promote laughter; some are designed to raise awareness of, and/or funds for, a good cause; and yet others are mean-spirited and dangerous. With remote learning and stay-at-home orders currently in effect,…
Let’s All Do Our Part to Slow the Spread of the Coronavirus!
By taking these steps, we can all do our part to help stop the spread of the Coronavirus: If you feel sick, stay home and contact your medical provider. If someone in your house has tested positive, keep your entire household at home and contact your medical provider. If you…
Rotolo & Rifici Named to 2020 NJ Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists, Respectively
Victor A. Rotolo has been named by the Thomson Reuters organization to the list of New Jersey Super Lawyers for 2020 and Charles C. Rifici has been named to the organization’s 2020 list of New Jersey Rising Stars. Mr. Rotolo, founding partner of Kearns Rotolo Law, primarily focuses on personal…
Under NJ Law, Driving Is Not A Requirement for A DWI Conviction
You might assume that in order to be charged and convicted of a DWI or DUI you would need to be driving a motor vehicle, but that is not necessarily the case in New Jersey. Recently, a New Jersey State Appellate Court upheld the DWI conviction of a man who…
When A Vacation Excursion Goes Wrong, Who’s to Blame?
Vacation booking companies make it convenient to get the most out of your vacation by serving as a one-stop outlet for reserving all of your accommodations, including activities and excursions operated by third parties. But what happens if something goes wrong on one of those excursions resulting in injury? Is…
How Risky Is Your Job?
There are certain jobs you would expect to carry a high risk of job-related injury – emergency first-responders, high-rise window cleaners, miners, road repair crews, oil field workers – to name a few. On the other hand, you may consider other jobs relatively safe but you could be surprised. According…
Tips for Keeping Young Passengers Safe This Winter
The recent drop in temperature was a sudden reminder that winter is on its way – time to break out the heavy coats and other cold weather gear. For drivers, it’s also time to reassess your safety checklist before hitting the road, especially when travelling with young children. The National…
Minimizing the Risks of Halloween
It seems like almost from the moment summer ends and school starts, kids (and by default their parents) start thinking about Halloween: the costumes, the parties, the trick-or-treating and, of course, the treats. It’s a fun time of year, but it is also one that is fraught with risks. Almost…
Can New Study Help Reduce Teen Drivers’ Crash Risk?
Lack of skill and experience may be partially to blame for the high rate of serious car accidents involving teen drivers, but it doesn’t explain the disparities in risk levels among equally inexperienced drivers. Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania’s Annenberg Public Policy Centre may have found the answer. The…