Does the law require my employer to carry workers’ compensation?

Workers’ compensation is an insurance policy your employer carries. In some states, not all employers must carry this insurance, but that is not the rule in every state as each state manages its own system.  According to the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, the law in this state says every employer must…

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Pedestrian deaths jump in U.S.

Anyone in New Jersey who has shopped for a new car, truck or sport utility vehicle in the last several years knows how many advanced safety features vehicle manufacturers are developing. As these features become more standard in modern vehicles, one would assume that people would be safer. Some features aim to prevent accidents…

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How can I advance my recovery from a burn?

Recovering from a severe or even a modest burn can be a trying time for you. Many burns are painful, and some can even leave permanent scars or disfigurements. Despite the challenges involved, it is possible to take steps to make your recovery progress as fast as possible.  Some methods of recovery involve following…

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What can I do to avoid distracted driving?

When you are trying to juggle work and family obligations on a daily basis, it is all too easy to multitask whenever you can. However, it is dangerous if you do this while you are operating a vehicle. Distracted driving is the cause of thousands of lives each year in this country. According to…

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The link between firefighting and cancer

You put your life on the line all the time when you make your living in firefighting, but some of the work-related hazards you face are not immediately apparent. While working in burning buildings and other dangerous environments presents obvious dangers, you also run the risk of developing work-related cancer following prolonged exposure to…

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Lifestyle changes due to traffic accidents

Motor vehicle collisions have the potential to shatter lives in a lot of different ways. For example, many people lose the ability to walk due to a crash and the financial and emotional toll of a wreck is often very debilitating. However, there are many other ways in which lives are turned upside down…

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