Falls from scaffolding is one of the most common causes of serious injuries on New Jersey construction sites. Your employer has the responsibility and liability for damages if you have injuries sustained as a result of negligence. OSHA regulations regarding scaffold...
Is eating while driving dangerous?
Most people would agree that a teenager sending texts to her friends from behind the wheel constitutes a distracted driver. However, millions of Americans drive distracted every day and do not realize it. One of the most common varieties of distracted driving is...
What are some basics of underinsured and uninsured claims?
Hopefully you can avoid a road collision with another driver, but if another motorist should hit you on the road, the other driver’s insurance should pay for your damages. If the other driver is not carrying liability coverage, you may have to file a claim using your...
When may your employer terminate you for a disability?
You hurt yourself recently, either at work or off the clock. Either way, your doctor deemed you temporarily disabled and wants you to take time off work. Could you lose your job while recovering? Chron breaks down scenarios in which companies may fire injured...
Can elder abuse cause early death?
If you have a loved one suffering from elder abuse in a New Jersey nursing home, you are probably doing everything in your power to fix the situation. One side effect you may not have the ability to fix is the long-term impact that the mistreatment caused for your...
How do work-related injuries affect hotel housekeepers?
Housekeeping in a hotel can be physically demanding work. Not only do you need to clean each room thoroughly, but you must also work quickly because you have multiple rooms to complete every day. As a housekeeper, you spend most of your day lifting heavy objects such...
Who is responsible for bus stop ice and snow?
During winter the bus stops in New Jersey can get rather messy. Not only does snow pile up and create a slushy mess but also there is the risk of ice. According to NJ.com, there is some issue about who holds the responsibility for keeping the bus stops clear of snow...
Serious injuries may require long-term care
Victims of car accidents in New Jersey may face a lifetime of difficulty if they suffer serious injuries. Often, the life-altering outcome of their sudden disability can produce ongoing challenges that affect their independence and quality of life. Long-term care...
What if my mom hates the nursing home?
Nursing home abuse and neglect is a serious and horrifying reality in the United States. Naturally, you will want to protect your mother from this as much as you are able to do so. However, it is also important to differentiate potential adjustment pains from abuse...
De-escalation strategies and teacher safety
Teachers face many risks each day including the possibility of assault from their students. It is more commonplace than many people realize for teachers in New Jersey to deal with tense and potentially dangerous situations in the classroom. Educators who take the time...
