A common cause of elder abuse and neglect is caregiver burnout. It is possible to burn out as a caretaker whether one is a professional or a family member. Understanding the signs of caregiver burnout is paramount when it comes to protecting our older loved ones. A...
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Will the “going and coming” rule affect your workers’ comp claim?
As a carpenter for a large property developer, you often drive from one job site to another during the day, usually in your own pickup truck. If you are injured in a vehicle crash, you could file a workers’ compensation claim. But under the “going and coming” rule,...
What are common signs of road rage?
Even though Drivers’ Ed teaches us to drive defensively, not everybody absorbs this lesson. There are thousands of aggressive American drivers out on the roadways every day. In fact, one survey found that almost 80% of drivers experienced extreme anger or aggression...
A look at financial abuse in nursing homes
If you live in a nursing home, or one of your family members is currently staying in one of these facilities, you need to understand the different ways in which nursing home abuse occurs. Aside from physical abuse, emotional mistreatment and sexual assault, there are...
Should you seek medical attention after a car accident?
The shock of getting in a car accident in New Jersey may leave you feeling disoriented. While shock may leave you feeling uninjured, neglecting to treat even minor injuries could have long-lasting consequences. Whether you are in a minor accident or a major crash,...
Scaffold safety measures can impact everyone on a worksite
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...