Construction companies in New Jersey may be able to save money and improve employee morale by making worker safety a top priority. Employers should start the process of creating a safety plan long before a project actually begins. Examples of safety measures include...
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Mistakes to avoid when handling a workers’ comp claim
Workers in New Jersey may file for workers' compensation benefits when they are injured on the job. Companies, for their part, need to avoid certain mistakes when handling these claims. It all starts with reporting the claim. Employers should ensure that there is no...
The most dangerous thing a worker can do? Drive.
Regular readers of our Lawnside Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury Law Blog likely know that there has been a steady decline over the years in the frequency of workers’ comp claims. To be sure, there are still far too many workplace injuries, but because of...
Car crashes more frequent when drivers brake hard
Hard braking is something that drivers in New Jersey should avoid. Not only does it wear out the brakes sooner, but it also puts drivers and other road users in danger. Hard braking is normally a sign of aggressive driving behaviors like tailgating and cutting off...
How nurses can prevent injuries, illness in 10 steps
Nurses face a high risk for injuries and illness in New Jersey and throughout the country, but there are 10 steps that they can take to reduce the risk. It all starts with what they do outside of work. Adequate sleep and good self-care are the first two steps. By...
What causes motorcycle accidents?
In the warm months, motorcycles appear everywhere. Whether or not the thrill a bike offers outweighs the safety risks of the vehicle is a question many people ask. The rider of a motorcycle knows the dangers of the vehicle, so why do motorcycle accidents still happen?...
Rural driving has unique risks for auto accidents
Auto accidents resulting in personal injury and fatalities are unfortunately common on the roadways in New Jersey and throughout the country. Most accidents are associated with well-traveled roads like highways. However, rural roads can also be dangerous. The risks on...
OSHA cannot investigate small farm worker injuries or deaths
Many employers in New Jersey know what it can be like to have OSHA inspect their workplace and enforce its safety regulations, oftentimes in the form of penalties. Strangely enough, though, small farm owners are exempt from all of this. This is due to a rider that...
Grim string of New Jersey pedestrian accidents
Though the pandemic has decreased traffic levels across New Jersey, there continue to be violent collisions between vehicles and people on foot, often with tragic results. If you drive just a few miles northeast of Lawnside, you will arrive in Mount Laurel, where a...
Workers’ compensation for employees working from home
Working from home allows employees to continue producing work and earning an income without even opening their front doors. It also benefits employers and companies by ensuring minimal disruptions or delays in getting their goods and services out in the community.Most...
