New Jersey motorists may want to know that long-haul truck drivers may soon be allowed to drive longer without having to stop for a rest. The Department of Transportation has stated that it intends to relax the federal regulations that limit the number of hours truck...
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Filing a workers’ compensation claim isn’t always good enough
If you're injured on the job, it won't be long before you're looking into your options for obtaining compensation. More specifically, you should learn more about your legal rights in New Jersey to file a claim for workers' compensation benefits.With the right...
Most holiday drunk drivers on Fourth of July
The Fourth of July means holiday celebrations in New Jersey and all over the country. It also indicates traffic accidents, drunk drivers and fatalities on the road. Between the years 2010 and 2017, there were 1,192 traffic fatalities caused by drunk drivers...
Fatigue is a serious and growing workplace safety issue
Workplace fatigue is a serious and growing problem in New Jersey and around the country, and it is thought to cost U.S. employers more than $136 billion each year in lost productivity and increased health care costs. Workers who are too tired to perform their duties...
Broken bones are common in motor vehicle accidents
Any type of motor vehicle accident, even one in which both vehicles are moving at a slow rate of speed, has the potential to result in a broken bone (or bones).If you suspect this injury in the aftermath of an accident, administer first aid until paramedics arrive....
New safety program may help prevent healthcare worker injuries
Healthcare workers in New Jersey and across the U.S. run a higher risk for musculoskeletal disorders than workers in other industries. However, there is a safety program that could help reduce these injuries in the healthcare industry. Called a Safe Patient Handling...
Nursing home workers face many on-the-job hazards
When you think of dangerous industries in which to seek employment, which come to mind? Many people think of coal mining, construction work and manufacturing, and it's true that all can pose certain hazards to workers in those fields.But you may be surprised to learn...
“100 deadliest days” for teen drivers are in summer
Ford Motor Company states that the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is an especially dangerous time for teen drivers, who are inexperienced to begin with. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, calling this period the "100 deadliest days for teen drivers,"...
McDonald’s workers file OSHA complaint over workplace violence
Workers at McDonald's restaurants in New Jersey and around the country are often confronted with violent situations while on the job. After studying working conditions at McDonald's restaurants over the past three years, the National Employment Law Project found 721...
5 steps to take if a dog bites you
Even the cutest and friendliest dogs have the potential to attack. If a dog bites you, it's imperative to keep calm and immediately assess your injuries.Taking the following steps will help stabilize your injury and improve the chance of making a full recovery without...
