If workers are injured on the job, they are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. This includes injuries such as broken bones, exposure to chemicals and damage to the worker’s neck or back. Although repetitive motion injuries are common in workplaces, many...
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Healthcare workers vulnerable to job-related injuries and illness
New Jersey healthcare workers provide an invaluable service. In the past, that might not have been as greatly appreciated as it is now, nor might it have gotten the attention it deserved. However, with the recent societal circumstances radically changing the everyday...
Drowsy driving can be a risky mistake
Sometimes a good night’s sleep is hard to come by. We may be up all night with a crying baby, burning the midnight oil at work or we may simply suffer from insomnia. Nevertheless, when morning comes, we must go about our daily routines as tired as we are and for many...
Field sobriety tests can be unreliable indicators of intoxication
A traffic stop for suspected drunk driving can be intimidating and overwhelming for a New Jersey resident. When a driver is asked to step out of their vehicle and perform physical assessments of their coordination and balance, they may feel their nerves working...
Workers’ compensation for PTSD in New Jersey
Workers' compensation is an insurance program that provides benefits to employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses. These include medical benefits, permanent and temporary total benefits and permanent partial benefits. In New Jersey, this program includes...
Construction workers face inordinate risks when on the job
Many New Jersey residents work construction in one form or another. It can range from being an individual who does local contracting, maintenance crews and those who work on major building projects. With these types of physically and mentally demanding jobs, there are...
New Jersey is a no-fault car accident state
If you have been in a car accident, you may be entitled to both economic and non-economic damages for the injuries and damages you suffered. Under New Jersey’s no-fault laws, a basic Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance policy will cover your medical expenses...
Common injuries among nurses can lead to workers’ comp benefits
Nursing is an honorable profession and an occupation that many young adults in New Jersey with families choose to pursue. It may come as a surprise to learn that occupational injuries are common in the nursing industry. These injured workers might ultimately decide to...
Here are some of the most dangerous jobs in America
It might not seem like it, but every job has its own dangers. Those who work in a warehouse can be susceptible to injuries related to heavy lifting and twisting, while those who work in an office setting can be hurt in a trip and fall or by repetitive motion. But the...
The “legal limit” and DWI charges
Under New Jersey law, a person will be found guilty of driving while intoxicated (DWI) if they drive a motor vehicle while they have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher. This figure, 0.08%, is commonly called "the legal limit," but that name can be...
