A New Jersey man suffered serious injuries at work in late October when he was run over with an industrial forklift. The construction accident victim, age 24, was working at a residential construction site when the incident occurred. The driver of the forklift was...
Month: October 2015
Construction accident prevention tips
The construction industry bears the burden of being called the most dangerous industry in New Jersey—and the United States, for that matter—year after year. It is one of the leaders when it comes to accidents, injuries and deaths. However, there are many things that...
What happens if I suffer an accident during disaster cleanup?
Does your employer have a responsibility to keep you from weather-related harm? Although many of us would agree that we cannot control the weather, the federal government dictates that employers are required to protect their workers from workplace accidents related to...
Workers’ comp benefits provide help for re-injury cases
Workers' compensation claims are rarely the easy, slam-dunk type cases that involve the quick agreement of all parties. Employers and insurers love to drag out the claims and appeals process, preventing workers from obtaining the compensation benefits they need to...
Overloaded shelves can cause serious injuries in seconds
The problem with overloaded shelves in a warehouse setting is that they may come down with no warning whatsoever, giving employees no chance to get out of the way. That's exactly what happened in one famous video of a shelving collapse that has been making the...
A primer for New Jersey workers’ comp benefits
Have you been injured on the job in New Jersey? Although your situation might seem dire for your pocketbook, you should know about your rights through New Jersey workers' compensation. A workers' compensation claim can help you obtain the money you need to pay for...
How does a lockout/tagout program keep you safe at work?
Did you know that your workplace could put you at risk for exposure to a dangerous amount of energy? "But I don't work at a power plant," you may be thinking -- but that does not matter. Energized equipment from electrical sources to heavy machinery and even office...