Trenches are a common site in many construction zones. For instance, workers will need to dig trenches when doing utility work or laying underground pipes and wires.
Oftentimes, workers will dig trenches when construction new buildings and even when doing highway construction.
Trenches are prone to collapse, other dangers
Although a necessary part of many different types of construction sites,...
There are many different types of construction projects throughout New Jersey. These various projects require many construction workers to complete the work. The workers rely on these jobs as well to earn an income and provide for themselves and their families. However, there are certain dangers that are associated with construction projects and workers suffer injuries from time to time. These...
New Jersey drivers who are arrested for driving under the influence can face a variety of harsh penalties if they are convicted. Not only can they lose their driver’s license, but they can be incarcerated and fined. These charges can be made worse if the driver commits other violations like refusing a breath test. Drivers who are confronted with these and other issues related to DUI should...
Workers in numerous occupations can struggle with repetitive motions leading to stress and strain on the muscles and joints. These motions can run the gamut from loading a pallet with boxes from a conveyor belt to typing thousands of words a day on your computer. Workers such as massage therapists spend their days relying on their hands and arms to provide treatment for other injured clients....
When New Jersey workers are injured on the job, the state’s workers’ compensation program can provide benefits to pay for their medical care and rehabilitation. Given the high cost of medical care, this is important, but these are not the only costs that come with a workplace injury. If the injury is bad enough that the worker needs medical help and rehabilitation, the worker will...
The world is ever changing. While change is considered to be a positive thing, some changes occur so quickly that it is challenging to adapt to them. Consider the sudden switch to working from home. While many individuals in New Jersey have worked remotely at some point, the reality is that employers are faced with new challenges when allowing the work environment to encompasses home offices....
Alcohol plays a causative role in many traffic accidents, but police often reserve judgment on this issue while the accident is investigated. However, a recent pedestrian accident in Atlantic City produced a surprisingly rapid evaluation from the police about the potential role played by alcohol in the incident.
Police responded to reports of the incident at about 10:52 p.m. on Sunday on New...
Workers’ compensation, also known as, workers’ comp, protect construction workers who are injured while on their worksite. Workers’ comp laws serve an important function to help injured construction workers get back to a sense of normalcy, which is important because construction sites are extremely dangerous. For example, a New Jersey construction worker was recently trapped in dirt and debris...
Now that summer is in full swing, more and more motorcycle riders are venturing out for rides throughout New Jersey. New and experienced riders always are more at risk than motorists for being involved in a serious accident. In fact, motorcyclists are 28 times more likely to be in an accident than automotive drivers and are 27% more likely to die in a vehicle crash because they don’t have the...
Drunk driving arrests are one of the most common arrests in New Jersey. Thousands of these arrests occur every year. Most people will never have an encounter with law enforcement officials in which they are suspected of committing a crime. So, what should our readers expect if they are charged with DUI?
Well, for starters, the circumstances of the arrest will need to be examined. Law...
