Even the gentlest dogs can lash out when frightened. Whether the dog is in an unfamiliar situation or struggling with an injury or illness, the fear that results might trigger a dangerous response if you approach them incorrectly. Understanding how to reduce your risk...
Serious Advocates For The Seriously Injured
Year: 2023
More than half of former construction workers have hearing loss
The construction industry has contributed to a significant health concern among its workforce – hearing loss. Many former construction workers now grapple with varying degrees of hearing impairment. This is often a consequence of prolonged exposure to loud machinery,...
3 ways nurses could be injured on the job
Nursing is not always considered to be a particularly dangerous occupation, the way that people tend to perceive becoming a firefighter or a police officer. However, there are actually many hazards and injury risks that nurses and other medical professionals face...
Workplace violence a growing problem in health care
In recent years, the healthcare industry has been grappling with a concerning issue: workplace violence. Doctors and nurses, who dedicate their lives to caring for others, are increasingly becoming victims of aggression within their workplace. Addressing this issue...
Do I have a time limit to file a personal injury claim?
When it comes to seeking compensation for personal injuries, New Jersey has a statute of limitations. This legal deadline sets a timeframe within which you must file your claim, failing which you may lose your right to seek compensation. Time is of the essence In New...
Daylight savings impact on car accidents
A University of Colorado at Boulder study revealed a 6% increase in auto accidents after daylight savings time changes. The practice of Daylight Saving Time involves adjusting the clocks forward by one hour in the spring and back by one hour in the fall. While this...
What employer types must have workers’ compensation coverage?
New Jersey has a law requiring employers to have workers' compensation coverage or self-insurance if not part of typical federal programs. This policy ensures employees can seek benefits if they ever suffer an injury or illness because of their job. The...
Can a drug test keep someone from getting workers’ compensation?
Work injuries in New Jersey range from cuts and burns suffered in the kitchen to spinal cord injuries caused by a fall or a car crash. Employees in most professions, including part-time workers, typically have the protection of workers' compensation to assist them if...
What is the Second Injury Fund?
Although certain disabilities can prevent some people from performing physical labor, that doesn’t mean they can’t find another job that they can still do. Many companies nowadays welcome people with partial disabilities for as long as their medical conditions don’t...
Can workers’ comp apply to off-site injuries?
New Jersey’s workers’ comp statutes can make it hard to tell whether a situation qualifies for coverage. For example, injuries sustained during an employee’s commute or lunch break may not be covered unless they were doing something for work. However, if they needed...