3 common workers’ compensation questions

The New Jersey workers’ compensation system can be a little confusing. There are a lot of rules and procedures that you must follow to get benefits. Even when you do get an approval, you may still not understand exactly what to expect from the benefits.  Because this is such an important topic for employees,…

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How badly can a fiery car crash burn you?

If you become involved in a fiery New Jersey car crash, it could result in your receiving catastrophic burns from which you may never fully recover. As the American Burn Association explains, the problem with fiery car crashes is that you likely will receive four different types of burns as follows: Thermal burns when…

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Does OSHA protect against cold-weather injuries?

For employees that work outdoors this winter in New Jersey, there is a possibility for illness and injury due to extreme weather. Cold weather injuries and illnesses include frostbite, chilblain, hypothermia and more. Road construction workers, utility workers and any other employee who works outdoors have vulnerabilities to cold weather. OSHA states that it…

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How are work injuries related to high drug use and suicide rates?

Suffering an injury at work in New Jersey is never something you want to happen. When it does occur, you may feel lost and unsure about what happens next. This is especially true if it is a serious injury that will require a long recovery. You have a right to be worried since, according…

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Contractor with collapsed scaffolding had prior safety violation

Four employees suffered serious injuries when a scaffold collapsed at a construction site on Route 130 North in New Jersey. One employee was in critical condition after falling about 50 feet. As reported by the Cherry Hill Courier-Post, the contractor previously paid a fine for failing to provide employee protections as required by the…

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Protect yourself against wrong-way drivers

It is a New Jersey drivers nightmare to see a vehicle heading in the wrong direction on the highway. Most people do not know how to protect themselves against reckless drivers. The US Department of Transportation cites that 300 to 400 people die on the road annually due to wrong-way driving. While this may…

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