You can find potential tripping hazards almost everywhere, from wet floors and dim lighting to debris and torn carpets. While others may brush off a fall with only a scrape and some soreness, you were not as fortunate. A slip-and-fall accident can lead to catastrophic...
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The difference between first-time and repeat DWI offenders
If an officer catches you driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs in New Jersey, you could face a charge for driving while intoxicated (DWI). DWI is a criminal offense, and a conviction can lead to some severe penalties. But don’t think...
Construction workers are prone to musculoskeletal disorders
Working on a construction site requires a lot of physical labor, such as lifting heavy materials, drilling, pulling heavy loads, reaching above or bending. In this line of work, you often feel pain in your back, shoulders and hands as you work on-site. You could be...
How to cope with PTSD after a serious car accident
A serious car accident can negatively impact nearly every aspect of your life. When you read up on what to expect in the aftermath of one of these wrecks, you’ll see plenty about the physical harm and financial loss associated with your injuries. While these damages...
Nurses face injury on nearly every shift
Being in a health care profession has its share of risks and hazards. For instance, nurses are frequently exposed to infections and diseases in the hospital. Assisting patients with mobility issues is also physically demanding, and it could result in injuries or...
What you need to know about driving with a suspended license after a DWI
In New Jersey, if a court convicts you of driving while intoxicated (DWI), one of the penalties imposed on you is a suspension of your driver’s license. This suspension can last for between three months and one year, depending on several factors such as the level of...
Who is responsible for your workplace accident?
New Jersey's workers' compensation system is meant to provide much-needed medical care and other benefits to workers who have been injured on the job. To make the process faster and easier, the system does not require an injured worker to prove that their employer was...
The consequences of refusing an alcohol breath test in New Jersey
It’s often said that the capability to drive a motor vehicle isn’t a privilege; it’s a right that has to be earned. Aspiring motorists must pass driving tests to get a license. The responsibilities don’t stop there; drivers must continue to obey traffic laws and drive...
Brain fog after a car crash could be a sign of TBI
Not only do accidents damage the vehicle, but they can also hurt you in ways that are hard to see. If you begin to have trouble focusing, think more slowly, or forget things, you may have brain fog. Brain fog, a collective term for symptoms that impair brain function,...
Violating ignition interlock requirements leads to criminal penalties
If a driver is convicted of driving while intoxicated (DWI) in New Jersey, a court may order them to have an ignition interlock device (IID) installed on their vehicle as one of their penalties. IIDs work by locking a vehicle’s engine from starting until it can detect...