Research conducted in recent years has made it clear that head injuries are always serious and that TBI (traumatic brain injury) can have short- and long-term effects. While athletes receive most of the media attention devoted to TBI, head injuries are not uncommon in lines of work that generate far fewer headlines, such as the military, construction and transportation.
Falls are a common...
Getting pulled over is rarely a pleasant experience. The situation is often unpredictable and a million thoughts may pass through your head. A stressful situation becomes even worse if you’ve been drinking.
Getting pulled over and arrested on suspicion of drunk driving can be just the beginning of the accused’s troubles. A drunk driving conviction on a person’s record often means fines,...
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...
