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New Jersey allows drivers as young as 18 to obtain a CDL, but it limits those CDL holders under the age of 21 to travel within the state. The same goes for all states with the exception of Hawaii. Now, a bill has been introduced that may do away with this limitation...
All employers in New Jersey are required to have workers' compensation insurance so that workers who are injured on the job can file for benefits under the workers' compensation program. The benefits themselves may vary based on the extent of the injuries; the...
Fatigue is a major problem for anyone who drives a vehicle, but it can be devastating for a person who drives for a living. Long haul truckers face a unique problem when they are trying to deal with fatigue. They have loads that need to be delivered to clients in a...
A great many truck accidents that occur in New Jersey and across the U.S. are the result of drowsy driving. Fatigue is a hazard that's built into the trucking industry, so to speak, but this is not to say that truckers cannot avoid it. They can do so if they follow...
Contractors in New Jersey must contend with many safety issues at their job sites. A survey of contractors published by Dodge Data & Analytics highlights the substantial amount of safety training conducted by construction site supervisors. The majority of...
Determining fault in the wake of a car crash in New Jersey can be difficult, especially when three or more vehicles were involved. However, most multi-vehicle crashes are simply a series of rear-end collisions, in which case the reasoning will be as follows.In an...
Combative patients are a serious risk to everyone in a hospital setting. From the paramedic who picks the patient up to the nurses and doctors working to help the patient, a combative patient can be truly dangerous. Of course, not all patients are combative as a...
Construction workers in New Jersey may be interested in the new recommendations set forth by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, or NIOSH. The recommendations are designed to reduce exposure to dust, gases and other contaminants that may affect...
There are any number of factors that can contribute to a large truck accident, but a few of them are of relatively recent origin and have not been studied in depth. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration conducted its last large-truck crash causation study...
Any on-the-job accident has the potential to cause an injury that keeps you out of work while you recover. If this happens, you'll begin to wonder how you can maintain your financial security during such a challenging time.Thanks to the workers' compensation system,...