Firefighters are revered for their courage and selflessness. They charge into danger when others flee, risking their lives to protect communities from the devastation of fire. However, this heroism comes at a cost. Firefighters are one of the professions with the...
Large trucks are vital to the economy, transporting goods across vast distances. However, sharing the road with these behemoths can be intimidating. Their sheer size can be a concern, but a lesser-known danger lies in their extended stopping distance. Compared to...
The construction industry is a demanding field. It requires physical strength, agility and the ability to navigate potentially hazardous environments. While these demands are a natural part of the job, they can become more challenging as workers age. One significant...
If you have a teen who works part-time during the school year and/or as many hours as they can get during their school breaks, you need to understand (as do they) their rights in the workplace. They have the same rights as adult employees as well as further...
New Jerseyans know the wintertime drill - dress in layers, give yourself plenty of time to reach your destination, and to expect the high winds and heavy snowfall that come with a Nor’easter. Still, no matter how prepared you may be, sometimes there is no preventing a...
When you get hurt at work or while performing your job duties, you almost certainly have the right to seek and obtain workers’ compensation. It really is just that simple. However, so many injured employees do not get the benefits they are due. Employers dislike...
The “going and coming rule” is a general doctrine that applies to workers’ comp cases. It helps to define when someone can qualify for workers’ compensation and when they may not. Specifically, this rule relates to car accidents. Generally speaking, workers are not...
Workers in some industries know that falls are a major risk associated with their job duties. Those in construction, for example, are likely aware that falls from a significant elevation are one of the top causes of worker deaths in their field. However, workers in...
When you’ve been injured on the job, workers’ compensation benefits are supposed to be there for you. Your employer and their insurer, however, want you to get back to work as soon as possible since that’s the best way to limit their costs. To that end, you may be...
When thinking about hazardous occupations, office work may not be at the top of the list. Nonetheless, the truth is that office workers can be injured on the job. Although environments differ, there are hazards in every single workplace. Outlined below are some of the...