Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) refers to the type of brain degeneration caused by multiple traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Sports fans will recognize CTE as being the central focus of the movie Concussion, which was based on the true story of a doctor’s exploration of the link between CTE and football injuries. Although the focus of CTE research, at least in …
Fatal Falls Among Elderly Up 30%
Among the elderly, falls can be a major factor that determines quality of life. Federal statistics show that among those over age 65, about one in every four experiences a fall each year – and those who experience a fall are more likely to fall again in the future. These falls led to more than 30,000 deaths in 2016, and …
Document the Scene: Proving a Slip and Fall Case
A slip and fall usually happens in an instant, taking its victim completely by surprise. If someone is at fault for the accident, it pays to take a few moments to gather evidence that documents the scene. Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman’s slip and fall lawyers in Rockland County and Bergen County see this situation play out again and again; those who …
Shopping Mall Injuries
When entering a shopping mall, perhaps the last thing on anyone’s mind is the possibility of obtaining an injury. However, slip and falls as well as back and neck injuries obtained at shopping malls account for thousands of personal injury claims a year. If you or someone you know has been injured in a shopping mall incident contact the law …
Premises Liability: Who is Responsible in a Slip and Fall Accident
The property owner is responsible if someone slips and falls due to improper maintenance of the premises because of “Premises liability”. The owner(s) of the property must ensure that their properties are safe and free from hazardous conditions (tripping hazardous, slippery floors, poor outdoor lighting, etc.). The aftermath of a slip and fall accident can be very serious and …