Almost three-quarters of the deadly commercial vehicle accidents that took place in New Jersey and around the country in 2016 were caused by other vehicles encroaching into traffic lanes used by trucks or buses or animals, people or other obstacles in the roadway....
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Do you know the biggest worksite threats to construction workers?
Construction is an inherently dangerous job. There are many risk factors arising from both the nature of the work and the tools of the trade. For those who work in construction or love someone who does, it can be frightening to say goodbye before a work day begins....
What drivers need to know about post-crash situations
New Jersey drivers who find themselves in a car accident can take certain steps to help prepare and protect themselves. After stopping at the scene of the accident and taking care of any urgent medical needs, it's important to gather some specific information. This...
Medical errors could impact patient quality of life
A study of 644 patients who underwent a dilated eye exam revealed that roughly a quarter who were deemed healthy showed signs of a degenerative condition. This condition is called age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, and it typically impacts New Jersey residents...
How an insurtech startup could improve worker safety
Workplace accidents cost employers and insurers hundreds of billions of dollars in workers compensation claims every year, and that's in America alone. Every day worldwide, they lead to more than 1,000 deaths and 500 injuries. Workplace safety managers in New Jersey...
Reducing liver damage from car accidents
New Jersey drivers and passengers could face severe damage to critical internal organs from a car accident on the roads. Injuries to the liver, spleen and other internal organs can result from the blunt abdominal trauma that often accompanies car crashes. Every year,...
Traumatic brain injuries can cause issues for years to come
In many ways, your brain defines who you are and what you do. Your brain controls everything, from your vocabulary and accent to your memory and ability to perform fine motor tasks. We often take for granted how powerful this delicate organ really is, but looking at...
Bill Paxton’s family files wrongful death suit against hospital
New Jersey fans of Bill Paxton may be interested to learn that his family filed a wrongful death against a hospital and surgeon on May 3. According to the family, the 61-year-old actor died on Feb. 25 after complications occurred following a series of surgical...
AFL-CIO report documents on-the-job dangers and worker death toll
Workplace hazards in New Jersey vary by industry, but other factors like worker age, ethnicity and workplace violence contribute to deaths on the job. A 2018 report published by the AFL-CIO revealed that 5,190 people died at work in 2016.Statistically, the risk is not...
Daydreaming causes more accidents than cellphones
Statistics in New Jersey and other parts of the country show that drivers who daydream are more likely to cause vehicle accidents than drivers who use their cellphones. The number one reason for serious car crashes in the United States is because drivers do not pay...