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Recent research published in the medical journal “Sleep” found that truck drivers with untreated obstructive sleep apnea are involved in preventable collisions at a rate five times higher than truck drivers without sleep apnea. Schneider International, a trucking company based in Wisconsin, implemented a program that required its drivers to be monitored for obstructive sleep […]

When school lets out for the summer, teenage drivers can be found on the road at all hours, driving to friends’ homes, summer jobs, and fun adventures like days at the beach or the amusement park. More teen drivers means more inexperienced drivers on the road, which is correlated with an increase in car accidents […]

A recent report published by the National Employment Law Project (NELP) named the meat processing industry as the most dangerous industry in America. The study, which used data collected from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), found that workers in the meat processing industry are about twice as likely as workers in other industries […]

Employees in certain industries are more susceptible to injury due to work conditions. For this reason, certain safety precautions must be put in place to protect workers. Construction workers handle heavy machinery and tools that may impact their overall safety. By law, employers must follow safety regulations enacted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration […]

Traumatic brain injury (TBI), is a condition that is most often caused by blunt trauma to the head. TBI can occur during car accidents, slip and falls, work accidents, or by forceful interactions such as those that happen during sports activities. The Centers for Disease Control estimates at least 50,000 TBI-related deaths occur in the […]

Four-way stops can be found in towns and cities throughout New Jersey. When traffic is stopped from four directions and there is no traffic light to tell drivers when to proceed through the intersection, it can be confusing for drivers to know when to proceed, creating a risk for a car accident. In some areas, […]

Trampolines are a great way for kids to be active and have fun during the warm months. They can also be dangerous. Trampolines on unsteady or slanted ground, poorly-constructed trampolines, those with rusted springs or compromised bouncing surfaces, and those without adequate safety nets can pose hazards to children and adults alike. Property owners are […]

A slip and fall accident can cause serious injuries. Broken limbs and traumatic brain injuries are two types of serious injury that can result from a slip or trip and fall, but they are not the only ones. When the victim falls and hits their face, they can also suffer injuries to their teeth and […]

New statistics have revealed an uptick in New Jersey fatal work accidents. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) published a report that detailed 97 fatal work-related injuries in New Jersey in 2015, a 10 percent increase over the previous year. The Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries surveyed all 50 states and found that in […]

Though gas prices typically rise just before major holidays, this year consumers are benefiting from a downward price trend for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. The combination of cheap gas, low unemployment and high consumer confidence is expected to put more people on the road this summer than ever. Memorial Day is regarded as the […]