People who are involved in a car crash can suffer from a host of injuries, depending on the factors of the crash and the type of wreck. One of the more serious injuries is a traumatic amputation, which occurs when a part of the body is fully or partially severed from...
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Falls and falling objects are a major risk at construction sites
Construction workers provide a valuable service to individuals and businesses, but that comes at a risk for them. The nature of many of these job sites means that they face considerable dangers, including falls and falling objects, while they’re doing their job...
Lingering shadows: Long-term effects of traumatic brain injury
In the blink of an eye, life can change forever. For many, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) marks a before-and-after moment, altering the fabric of their daily existence. These injuries, often stemming from motor vehicle accidents and slips and falls, can affect your...
4 questions for your New Jersey workers’ compensation physician
In New Jersey, injured employees must generally see an approved workers' compensation doctor rather than their personal physician. The new doctor may be unfamiliar, but do not be shy about asking questions about your situation. Their answers can help to ensure that...
Common hazards on construction sites
Jersey City and the surrounding area are making a comeback. Everywhere you look, changes are happening to make the city a better place to work and live. Construction workers are at the forefront of this revitalization. Yet this work comes with risks. In 2022, there...
New Jersey expands first responder workers’ comp benefits
Increasingly, lawmakers across the country are recognizing the physical and emotional toll that working as a first responder takes on the body and mind. In some cases, an injury or other medical condition caused by this work may not be immediately apparent, but it’s...
Equipment accidents in construction sites
The environment surrounding construction sites is inherently hazardous because heavy machinery and equipment are involved. Using this equipment also introduces significant risks that lead to accidents and injuries each year. Equipment accidents on construction sites...
Are there exceptions to the going and coming rule?
On-the-job injuries are generally covered under workers’ compensation benefits – but when does “your” time become “your employer’s time?” For this answer, you may have to look to the “going and coming” rule. This rule is the basic guideline that says injuries...
When can I refuse work for being too dangerous?
The idea of refusing work may sound far-fetched to some people. We are conditioned to believe that we should always fulfill our job duties, regardless of the risks involved. However, there are circumstances when it is not only acceptable but also legally permissible...
3 causes of falls on construction sites
Falls are among the leading causes of injuries and deaths on construction sites. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), a fall hazard is anything in a worksite that could cause a worker to lose balance or bodily support and, in turn,...