Toms River, New Jersey, Personal Injury Blog

Burnout is something that many workers in New Jersey suffer from without even knowing it. Now, however, the World Health Organization has formally defined the condition as something diagnosable. Within its occupational context, burnout is a syndrome caused by work-related stress and characterized by exhaustion, an increasing mental distance from one's job and a reduced ability to carry out that job in a professional manner.

Burnt-out workers usually have low morale, feel anxiety, hold negative or cynical thoughts about their job, become irritable and have trouble concentrating on their work. This last symptom may lead to accidents on the job as burnt-out workers are known to drive poorly and misuse heavy machinery. They may also take to using drugs and alcohol. In extreme cases, they may fight with fellow employees.

Alzheimer's disease has become nearly synonymous with dementia, but memory loss among older adults can arise for different reasons. Multiple forms of dementia exist, and a recent study explored the connection between traumatic brain injuries and memory disruption among the elderly. The researchers noted that the correct identification of the source of memory loss was crucial for providing appropriate care for memory patients in New Jersey and elsewhere. They estimated that roughly 21% of Alzheimer's patients had been misdiagnosed.

The university researchers evaluated MRI scans of 40 older adults who had experienced traumatic brain injuries and later lost memory function. Their study of the scans determined that TBI most often damaged the ventral diencephalon, where the brain manages learning and emotions. In Alzheimer's patients, their hippocampus usually suffers the most damage. That brain region controls memory and emotions.

New Jersey workers or others who are hurt on the job may be entitled to medical and other benefits. Generally speaking, employees will have to initially seek care from a company doctor. However, they can usually seek the care of their own doctor 30 days after submitting a written request. In some cases, individuals who are seeking treatment for a workplace injury can get reimbursed for the miles driven to and from a medical facility.

Workers could be entitled to take part in a job training program as part of a workers' compensation package. This would enable them to learn new skills that can help them find work despite their injuries. Alternatively, an employer may allow an individual to work on a part-time basis or with other modifications. Depending on how much a person makes after going back to work, it may be possible to receive workers' compensation benefits and a paycheck simultaneously.

New Jersey residents may be pleased to learn that according to a government road safety agency, traffic deaths in the United States fell slightly for the second year in a row. The NHTSA reported a 2.4% drop in fatalities, which has been linked in part to new technology and vehicles designed to prevent crashes.

According to the most recent statistics, 36,560 people died in 2018 in automobile accidents. The first half estimates of 2019 show that fatalities are following a downward trend as they are approximately 3.4% lower than they were at the same time the previous year. This is exciting news. Still, government officials cautioned that there are too many preventable automobile accidents on the road; in their opinion, more work needs to be done in order to make the roads safer for all.