Working in a hot environment is risky business, as heat-related illnesses or injuries can result in serious consequences for an individual’s health. If you’ve been negatively affected by heat exposure on the job, it’s important to take immediate steps to protect your health and secure any compensation to which you may be entitled. Whether you work […]
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Hosting a party is a common way to bring people together, but what happens if one of your guests leaves intoxicated and causes a car accident? In New Jersey, social hosts can be held legally responsible under certain circumstances. Understanding social host liability Social host liability refers to the legal responsibility of a person who provides alcohol […]
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First responders have physically and emotionally stressful jobs – they often deal with life-and-death emergencies daily. While they have workers’ compensation coverage, this coverage hasn’t always addressed all medical conditions that are directly related to their jobs. This January, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a new law that expands coverage for first responders in […]
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Back pain is a common issue that affects millions of workers in the U.S. Whether you’re lifting heavy objects, sitting for long periods or performing repetitive tasks, back pain can significantly impact your quality of life and your ability to perform your job duties. As such, knowing what to do is important if you have […]
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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 […]
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Driving is dangerous on its own, and the choices people make while in control of a vehicle can increase the risk of a crash. The decision to get behind the wheel after drinking alcohol is a common one, and it is one of the top contributing factors to some of the worst collisions that occur […]
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Chronic fatigue is a common concern for adults in the United States. People may put in overtime at work, spend hours taking children to extracurricular activities and devote much of their time off to caring for their homes and families. All of that responsibility can lead to exhaustion, but people have to go on with […]
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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 […]
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Distracted driving is a very serious safety concern on modern roads. Public awareness campaigns in recent years have helped draw attention to how dangerous it can be for someone to get behind the wheel with a mobile device in their hands. Unfortunately, focusing exclusively on digital distraction in particular can do people a real disservice. […]
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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 […]
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