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When you’re working, there are plenty of hazards that could result in you getting hurt. Falling objects, flying debris and even your coworkers or clients could put you at risk of injury. One common workplace injury is a broken nose. It’s possible to break your nose by...
If you are hurt at work, you may need to file a workers’ compensation claim. However, not all workers’ comp claims end with compensation. If your claim has been denied, it is important that you understand why this happened so you can come up with an appropriate course...
Workplaces come in all shapes, sizes and volume levels. While some may work in a quiet office, you work in a louder industrial setting. Hearing loss can impact you for the rest of your life. Noisy processes or machinery can have a devastating effect on your hearing...
You've tried texting while driving, despite the fact that you're never supposed to do it, and you understand why it's prohibited. It's very difficult and it certainly distracts you from the road. Maybe you've experienced a near-miss or even been involved in a minor...
Not that long ago, multiple industries used asbestos to manufacture a broad range of products. Many of them provided little training or safety equipment for their workers, resulting in people inhaling particulate asbestos because of their work. However, as medical...
There are many ways that discrimination happens in the workplace. People often think of it as losing your job due to your gender, age or race, or they consider being denied a job in the first place. If someone refuses to hire you based on a protected class, that is...
Construction sites rank high on the list of dangerous workplaces. The combination of many people, heavy machinery, weighty materials, unstable surfaces and exposure to the weather can lead to disaster if employers do not manage sites properly. The first thing...
The side of the highway is full of establishments selling food and drink to hungry or thirsty drivers. Surely that means eating or drinking while driving must be safe? After all, you do not see billboards encouraging drivers to pop in and down a few shots of bourbon...
Last year, a lot of people in the Toms River area returned to the workplace after spending a year or longer working remotely. Of course, many jobs cannot be done from home. A lot of people kept going to work whether there was a lockdown in place or not. And no matter...
Those in Toms River and other New Jersey cities are generally familiar with workers’ compensation. They know that the program provides financial benefits such as medical care coverage and wage replacement to those injured while working. The program offers benefits for...