Job-Related Injuries Still a Significant Problem
Even though many workers were laid off or worked from home in 2020 because of the pandemic, statistics gathered by the U.S. Department of Labor indicate that the rate of injuries remained essenti… [Read more…]
Your Right to Recover Compensation If You’re Injured in a Car Accident While Working
In New Jersey, as in all states, if you suffer an injury during the course of your employment, you have a right to seek workers’ compensation benefits for lost… [Read more…]
Steps You Can Take to Keep Yourself as Safe as Possible
There are many ways that New Jersey’s winter weather can increase your risk of personal injury: slip-and-falls on snow and ice, motor vehicle accidents on icy or snowy roads, or exposure t… [Read more…]
The Significant Risk of Injury in Cold Weather
Though the volume of outdoor construction goes down in New Jersey’s sub-freezing winter temperatures, it doesn’t stop. For those workers who stay on the job year-round, there are additional hazards… [Read more…]
Accumulations of Snow and Ice on the Road | The Duties of Motorists in Inclement Weather
It snows every year in New Jersey, but many motorists drive as if they’ve never experienced it before. The accumulation of even minimal amounts of snow an… [Read more…]
The High Rate of Accidents on Construction Sites | The Costs of Construction Site Injuries
It’s long been documented that residential and commercial construction jobs are among the most dangerous in America, if not the world. Though tremendous … [Read more…]
Your Rights When You Have Suffered Injury in a Workplace Fall Caused by Someone Else’s Negligence
Falls from a height are the most common cause of injury and death in the American workplace. Such falls may be from the upper level of a construct… [Read more…]
Potential Sources of Compensation When You’re Hurt on a Construction Job
It’s no secret that residential and commercial construction jobs are among the most dangerous occupations in the world. Construction workers are hurt in falls, by falling … [Read more…]
Can You Sue a Doctor or Medical Facility If You Contract the Coronavirus?
You may have taken all recommended precautions throughout the pandemic—maintaining social distance, wearing a mask, and washing your hands on a regular basis—only to … [Read more…]