Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) are serious health concerns that can have devastating outcomes on an individual's life. They can result from various accidents, and one common cause is slipping and falling on slippery floors in public or private premises. Suppose...
There are a lot of hazards out there for workers, and employers are expected to try to minimize their risks by adhering to certain safety protocols. While you may not think of your footwear as “personal protective equipment” or PPE, the government does. One of the top...
Workers’ compensation is a no-fault insurance designed to compensate injured workers. The benefits cover things like medical costs and lost wages. While proving medical costs is straightforward, some injured workers are confused about how to show what wages they lost...
In addition to providing employees with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), employers should train them on how to use and maintain each piece. Some employers offer insufficient training, and some overlook it altogether. Here are five aspects that...
On-the-job injuries are common, and most of them aren't very serious. Many New Jersey workers' compensation claims only ever involve basic medical benefits. However, sometimes workplace incidents have far more serious consequences for an affected employee. They may...
While New Jersey might not be quite as hot as Arizona, it is still experiencing extremely high temperatures. If you can stay where the A/C is always on, you can hopefully ride it out without too much cause for concern. Yet most people need to work, and many workplaces...
When you are taken seriously ill, you may need to visit the hospital so you can receive the treatment you need to get back on your feet and carry on with your day-to-day life. But sometimes, things do not go quite go to plan. If a mistake happens while you are...
Driving commercial trucks provides a relatively competitive wage in many cases, and there is so much demand for commercial transportation services that drivers with no blemishes on their license and a strong work history may have their choice of routes and employers....
A spinal cord injury is a life-changing event that can profoundly affect a person's quality of life. These injuries can occur due to motor vehicle accidents, falls, sports injuries or diseases, among other challenges. Several factors impact what types of long-term...
Construction sites involve numerous activities and operations that expose workers to various risks. Falling objects, hazardous materials, electrical hazards, falls from heights and accidents involving heavy machinery are just a few examples of potential dangers....
