Legalese, or legal speak, can sound almost like a mystical new language to those not employed in the legal industry. We can assure you that this is not the case. Law professionals speak and write in this manner to ensure that the language used in our industry remains...
Year: 2021
Eye injuries at construction sites
When considering construction injuries, it is common to think of head trauma, broken limbs and spinal cord injuries. While these injuries are commonplace, eye injuries are also a possibility. Our vision plays a key role in almost everything we do in daily life,...
3 issues that contribute to your slip-and-fall risk at a store
Every business in New Jersey that opens its doors to customers has to have safe and accessible premises. Unfortunately, businesses don't maintain their facilities well enough to allow safe shopping experiences for their customers. Many issues can lead to increased...
A car crash, a spinal cord injury and the prospects for recovery
Almost half of all spinal cord injuries result from vehicle crashes, low-speed rear-end collisions included. What kind of treatment follows such an injury and what is the prognosis for recovery? About SCI There are two types of spinal cord injury (SCI). With a...
4 ways to prevent fall injuries on construction sites
Each day, many of us face potential hazards in the workplace. However, construction sites can be particularly dangerous. One of the most significant risks that construction workers face is being injured by falls. Research suggests that falls represent one of the...
Steel-toed boots provide critical safety in construction jobs
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration sets standards for workplace safety. For construction workers, one of these is to wear steel-toed boots. This helps to protect the person’s toes from objects that fall onto them. It’s imperative that construction...
Stair dangers may lie hidden in your favorite establishments
When people go shopping or to their favorite restaurants, they do not think much about the stairs on the property. Most of us assume that steps and stairways are safe for consumers. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Some commercial establishments contain...
Understand the dangers of drain entrapment
With Labor Day — the unofficial end of the carefree days of summer — just a few short weeks away, many families are eager to squeeze just a little bit more fun from the season. So, they pack up the car and the kids and head to a motel for one last summer getaway. But...
How to document the scene after a car crash
After a New Jersey car crash, your first concern may be making sure no one involved in the wreck suffered any serious injuries. Once you determine that there are no major injuries, but before you leave the scene, document the vehicles, crash site and any other...
What safety risks do you face in parking lots with poor lighting?
Take a second to think about how many times you've found yourself in a dark parking lot. It might have happened as you walked back to your car after you got off work or left a store or club. If you're like most people, you likely don't ever feel 100% safe in a parking...
