New Jersey employers must comply with the laws to ensure that their workers stay safe. However, even when precautions are in place, workplace accidents can still occur. These are some of the most common ones and the injuries they can cause. Slip-and-falls Slip-and-fall accidents are very common in the workplace and can happen for various […]
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St. Patrick’s Day is an annual Irish holiday Americans celebrate with massive parades and let us not forget, the trademark Guinness and green-colored lager beer. People join drinking contests in participating pubs, chugging that green beer as if their lives depended on it. If they are considering driving home after, their lives may very well […]
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Car crashes are an unfortunate reality of New Jersey life, and they can have devastating consequences for victims. In recent years, there has been a growing concern that they have become more severe, with a greater number of fatalities and injuries. Changes in driving behavior With the rise of smartphones and other digital devices, drivers […]
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Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a complex and often debilitating condition that can make it difficult or impossible for New Jersey sufferers to work. While workers’ compensation may be available to help support individuals with work-related injuries or illnesses, the availability of benefits for those with CFS can be less clear-cut than for other conditions. […]
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First responders in New Jersey and around the country have very dangerous jobs. Police officers risk being killed or injured in the line of duty, firefighters are expected to enter burning buildings, and paramedics often provide medical treatment just feet away from moving traffic, and all first responders must cope with psychological trauma caused by […]
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A study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety indicates that the design of SUVs makes it harder for drivers to see if there are pedestrians on the road. This is true whether they’re on a crosswalk or the sidewalk. This is something for every New Jersey driver and pedestrian to be aware of. It’s […]
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Almost half of the warehouse workers in New Jersey and around the country who are injured in on-the-job accidents each year are employed by the online retailer Amazon. That was one of the findings made by researchers from a coalition of labor unions who studied injury data submitted to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration […]
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While New Jersey is neither the largest nor the most populous state, the proximity to the Philadelphia and New York metropolitan areas contributes to its significant number of travelers. Roads and highways in the Garden State might find considerable numbers of vehicles contributing to congestion, and some locations experience high collision rates. Knowing where the […]
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As much as commuters prefer to drive in mild weather, road conditions in New Jersey may change without notice. Heavy rains may fall, and the winter could bring snow. Driving in the rain is not the same as driving in the snow, and some might be surprised to discover rainy conditions might contribute to a […]
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Those who drive too fast, tailgate or ignore red lights engage in negligent driving that can lead to catastrophic injuries in New Jersey. What is reckless driving, and how can you hold another driver responsible for your injuries? What defines reckless driving? What makes a driver reckless when motor vehicle accidents occur? Almost any driving behavior can […]
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