There's no doubt that being a corrections officer in a prison is one of the most dangerous jobs that a person could undertake. According to the unions who represent these officers in New Jersey, there's been an increase in violence by inmates in our state. Officers in...
Month: February 2016
Do workers’ comp benefits stop when you go back to work?
When you're injured on the job, you may get compensation for more than just your medical bills. You could also get money for lost wages while you're out of work. If you are temporarily disabled, for example, you get disability payments until you've healed and you can...
New Jersey firefighters can suffer from occupational diseases
Fire fighters are so trusted and responsive that we almost take them for granted. Anytime a structure fire or an emergency occurs, these brave men and women arrive almost miraculously to save human lives. We appreciate the work fire fighters deliver, but most of us do...
As construction has increased, safety compliance has suffered
The U.S. is experiencing a residential building boom. That is good news for the millions of people who earn their living in the construction industry. However, it has also led to more worksite injuries and fatalities. Construction-related deaths rose by 5 percent in...
Fatal accidents while backing up are strikingly common
It's been said that a high percentage of car accidents happen when drivers are moving in reverse, even though they do it for such a small percentage of the time that they are behind the wheel, and the same thing applies to the construction industry. Heavy equipment...
New Jersey’s industries not immune from workers’ accidents
New Jersey boasts a lot of important industries. While safety is always undergoing improvements in the state's industrial workforce, accidents still happen. From jobs in the chemical industries and manufacturing to positions in the state's warehouses, industrial work...