Getting hurt in a car collision that is not your fault can be upsetting. You deserve compensation for any harm or financial impact the event inflicts on you. Your emotional state could lead you to take unwise actions. Make choices that will serve you well during a...
Pedestrian deaths have risen sharply across New Jersey and the rest of the nation in recent years, and research suggests that the growing popularity of SUVs is at least somewhat to blame. As the number of SUVs sold and driven by Americans increased, so, too, did the...
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...
When you get behind the wheel, you try to refrain from distractions that could make it difficult to drive safely. These could include texting, talking on your cellphone or trying to watch a video as you drive. In the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and...
While motor scooters may seem like a fun diversion, serious injury can occur in an accident involving these vehicles. In New Jersey, an individual must be at least 15 years old to ride a moped or similar scooter and must have a driver's license, motorcycle license or...
Although they help increase productivity on construction job sites, nail guns pose a substantial injury risk for workers. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, nail gun accidents rank as the leading tool-related injury for construction...
Construction site accidents often occur because someone did not follow safety protocols. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration plays a large role in ensuring worksite safety in every industry. OSHA has specific regulations for construction sites, and if a...
When it comes to construction accidents, there are many ways in which sleep loss comes into the picture. On the one hand, fatigue and sleep loss cause many of these accidents. Also, many people who are injured in job-related accidents struggle to get the right amount...
Helping construction workers stay safe on the job is a priority for all contractors. Reducing the incidents involving injury accidents may help lower insurance premiums and keep the business license in good standing. However, there are some common hazards in and...
When it comes to hazards in the workplace, there is one industry that has to take the utmost care. This is the construction industry. New Jersey construction workers have to concern themselves with the risks associated with the occupation. They also have a right to...
