The industry you choose to work in certainly has an impact on how much risk you face at work. Anyone can be injured in any setting. But, from a statistical perspective, injuries certainly happen more often to workers operating in specific industries. As such, if you...
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Year: 2023
What should you do after a slip-and-fall accident?
Slip-and-fall accidents are common in public places, including business premises. Such accidents can result in serious injuries, such as broken bones, head trauma and even paralysis. According to the CDC (the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), one out of...
Why might nurses need workers’ compensation?
Those that care for others have a high risk of getting injured while doing so. It can lead to them needing significant amounts of time off as they get treatment and recover. Here are some of the hazards that could jeopardize a nurse’s health: Back injuries due to...
Wearing a seat belt may cause these 4 serious injuries
When you get into your car, you hear the dinging sound reminding you to wear your seat belt. Car manufacturers install this safety feature to help protect you from serious injuries or death during an accident, especially when you’d otherwise be ejected out of the...
Injuries eligible and not eligible for workers’ compensation
If you are a New Jersey employee, and you get injured or become ill at work, you are entitled to workers’ compensation. Workers’ compensation in New Jersey is an insurance program that covers benefits like temporary/permanent disability, medical expenses and death...
Why the FMCSA’s recent loophole closure matters
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is the federal agency that is most directly tasked with the regulation and safety-related oversight of the millions of commercial motor vehicles that crisscross the nation’s roadways each and every day. As a...
Businesses with dirty premises could cause visitor injuries
It takes a lot of effort to keep a business clean during its hours of operation. The more visitors and customers that enter a space, the more opportunities there are for spills and other issues that will require attention from the staff. Unfortunately, such issues...
Why Ford’s latest recall matters to all travelers
The Ford Motor Company very recently announced that it is recalling upwards of 1.5 million vehicles that were manufactured between 2013 and 2018. There are two issues of concern with these vehicles. First, a windshield wiper arms challenge could prevent motorists from...
How to prevent a dog bite
Every situation with a dog is different. Some dogs are small and like to bark and others are big and quiet. But, if you feel threatened by the presence of a dog, then they likely feel the same way. This could easily lead to a dog bite. It may be important for you to...
2 common but preventable reasons for workers’ comp denials
Many workers’ comp claims proceed without a single hitch. Other times, employees are shocked to receive a notice informing them that their claim was denied. When you understand why some denials occur, you can take steps to prevent them from happening to you. Let’s...