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Personal injury law allows injured parties to obtain compensation from those who wrongfully caused their injuries. It encompasses many types of situations, including car accidents, slip and fall accidents, and dog bites. Injured victims and their families may seek justice through the legal system, preferably with the assistance of legal counsel. Common types of personal […]

If asked about the most dangerous highways in New Jersey, most residents would guess the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway. In 2018, the Garden State Parkway held the unfortunate top spot with 10,363 crashes, which involved 22 fatalities. The New Jersey Turnpike ranked second with 7,777 crashes and 15 fatalities. Motorists might […]

New Jersey enjoys four distinct seasons thanks to its geographic location. However, when the temperature drops, drivers can find themselves in risky situations if they are unprepared. By following a few safety tips, drivers can avoid potential car accidents and plan ahead. Drive Defensively Drivers should always drive cautiously, especially during the winter, and double-down […]

Public safety workers risk their lives to protect our communities, so it only makes sense to do what we can to help them and their families. Beginning this year, dependents of public safety workers who have been collecting Workers’ Compensation benefits may receive payments that are adjusted to today’s cost of living. The bill is […]

Every year, dangerous diesel exhaust fumes kill more than 38,000 people throughout the world. Workers exposed to toxic gases emitted from diesel vehicles and machinery are developing lung cancer, asthma, and chronic pulmonary disease. Employers have a duty to shield their employees from the dangers associated with diesel exhaust exposure. Employees who work near these […]

Autonomous cars are slowly becoming more common. Currently, autonomous cars must be operated with a driver in the car to take over control at any moment. While many state laws must catch up to autonomous car technology, an international research team looked at the general views of the public when an autonomous car is in […]

Practically every person has experienced a slip and fall accident at least once. Fortunately, most falls result in minor cuts and bruises. However, some falls can lead to major medical problems. Slip and falls can happen both indoor and outdoor on private, public, or government property. When people experience slip and falls because of the […]

A recent traffic incident in Philadelphia highlighted an ongoing crisis with the city’s sanitation trucks. A driver was behind the wheel of a 32-foot-long truck on Pine Street, with two workers collecting recyclables from street curbs. It was raining at the time and the slow-moving truck created a line of traffic. A driver in a […]

A recent report by AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. outlined trends in retail-industry Workers’ Compensation claims over a three-year period. The report provided data regarding the types of injuries common in the retail sector, the jobs that pose the most risk for injury, as well as insight into the demographics of the workers who reported claims. […]

Every year, pinch point injuries affect employee health and employer productivity. In fact, reports of 110,000 annual hand injuries alone keep people from performing their jobs. Some of the injuries are severe enough to warrant that individuals remain on Workers’ Compensation for long periods. The best way to avoid debilitating pinch point injuries is to […]