Railroad workers often deal with a dangerous work environment that is full of potential hazards. While the railroads have made dramatic improvements to increase worker safety over the last century, working around trains is still a potentially fatal occupation....
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What does heat do to delivery drivers?
As a delivery driver, you may think that the greatest work-related hazard you face relates to motor vehicle accidents on your route. While this is a significant concern, you may face an even greater danger of heat-related illnesses as summer approaches and the weather...
Having a loved one at risk for nursing home abuse
New Jersey residents like you trust nursing homes to take care of your loved ones. After all, this is their job. But what happens if a nursing home does not care for your loved one? What if instead, they are responsible for harming them? Today we will look into...
How does ‘going and coming’ affect a workers’ compensation claim?
If you sustain an injury in an automobile collision while performing a job-related task in New Jersey, you are usually eligible for workers’ compensation, even if you are not driving a company vehicle. Yet, it is not always a black-and-white issue, mainly when your...
In what ways do brain injuries affect your life?
New Jersey drivers who get into crashes often suffer from injury. Brain injuries are common. Among them, traumatic brain injuries are the most harmful. These injuries have severe impacts on a victim's life. Today we will look at the way TBIs affect the recovery...
Is workers’ compensation a state program?
Workers’ compensation is a program that allows you to collect payment for injuries you incur while at work. It is a no-fault system that provides you benefits without the need to go to court. In fact, the system prevents you from taking your employer to court for...
New Jersey’s pedestrian fatality problem
Despite the continuing introduction of advanced safety features on new vehicles in the last several years, it seems that pedestrians are experiencing a serious decrease in their safety. A report by CNBC provided insights on data from the Governors Highway Safety...
What is workers’ compensation fraud?
Collecting workers’ compensation is a right you have if you suffer an injury while on the job. People who make false claims or employers who do not follow workers’ compensation laws are infringing on your rights and making it more difficult for you to collect your...
Does daylight savings time increase crash risks?
The approach of daylight savings time means people will have an extra hour of daylight in their day to look forward to. However, moving clocks up an hour may produce some added dangers of road collisions and personal injury. This is because some people have problems...
Should you see a doctor for road rash?
New Jersey motorcyclists suffer from an elevated rate of road rash. This is because they are more likely to come into contact with pavement than other drivers. Even with full protective gear, road rash is not uncommon. But how serious is this injury? Is it something...