Some jobs are obviously dangerous because they involve work performed at a significant elevation. Construction workers, for example, have higher fatality rates than those in many other professions because they must do their work had a significant elevation. Falls are a leading cause of death in the construction industry. Obviously, those working at significant heights […]
Some people don’t make it to work in the morning because they end up involved in a collision during their morning commute. The vast majority of working professionals in New Jersey have to arrive at work in person and could end up hurt because of their daily commute. If a crash occurs on the way […]
Workplace safety issues are sometimes industry-specific concerns. People can get hurt by heavy equipment in a factory or fall off of ladders when they work as house painters. Someone in the kitchen may need to worry about cutting themselves or suffering a burn, while someone who drives as part of their job could end up […]
Most employees working for New Jersey companies benefit from workers’ compensation coverage. If they get hurt on the job or develop a medical condition directly related to their employment, they may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. Those benefits can be very valuable for someone in need of medical care. The health coverage available through workers’ […]
Burn injuries in manufacturing can arise from several sources. Chemical burns are common and result from exposure to industrial chemicals or solvents. Thermal burns are often caused by contact with hot machinery, steam or open flames, a typical occurrence in manufacturing environments. Electrical burns can occur due to malfunctions or improper handling of electrical equipment. […]
Unfortunately, workplace injuries are far too common in New Jersey. While some of these injuries may heal, others may be much more permanent and have higher costs for a person’s ability to live as before. This is certainly true of eye injuries that occur while on the clock. Causes of workplace eye injuries An unsafe […]
You can often end up with a work-related hernia regardless of your New Jersey occupation, although some jobs are more likely to produce one than others. While these injuries are easy to diagnose, you don’t necessarily have to stop performing your job as you may have in the past. Getting treated for a hernia is […]
Many people in New Jersey have jobs that place continuous physical demands on their bodies. If you have a strenuous occupation, then you need to protect yourself from back injuries. Your employer also has a legal duty to promote safe work practices that lower the risk of back injuries and other musculoskeletal problems according to […]
New Jersey highways fill with drivers going to and from work every morning and evening. As you know, your employer is responsible for providing a safe workplace. In most cases, an employer isn’t responsible for what happens on your commute to work. However, a business isn’t always exempt from being liable for vehicle accidents involving […]
Many people who are injured on the job in New Jersey often wonder how long it will take before they can return to work. This issue is crucial, but so is how long processing of the related workers’ compensation claim will take. Carefully follow all filing steps All workers’ compensation claims are unique, but they […]
