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Smashed fingers can be serious injuries
Workers in almost every industry are at risk of smashing their fingers in some type of way. Office workers might accidentally slam a drawer on them. A banker may close their finger in a safe. A construction worker may miss a nail and hit their finger instead. While you might assume that a smashed…
When road rage leads to a car accident
In the United States, road rage accounts for 54% of motor vehicle accidents. Add to that the fact that at least 37% of drivers carry a gun in their car and you have a recipe for disaster. Every year, 30 murders are committed by aggressive drivers. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,…
Does a mistake on the job prevent a workers’ compensation claim?
Workplace accidents occur in all industries and for all sorts of reasons. Maybe someone in a warehouse gets hurt because they have trouble with having equipment. Perhaps failure of a copier leads to a burn or electrical injury for an administrative professional. Some of the workplace injuries that occur are the result of random…
Many spinal cord injuries require lifelong care
Most able-bodied people take their ability to perform basic life tasks for granted. They may not think a lot about what life would be like if they suddenly lost that ability. People who have suffered from a spinal cord injury are often thrust into a life of limitations that they didn’t have before. There…
Does New Jersey have a one-bite rule for when dogs hurt people?
It only takes a moment for a pleasant interaction with a dog to turn into a traumatic experience. When animals turn aggressive, they can leave lasting physical and psychological injuries for their victims. Owners should do their best to prevent their animals from hurting other people. Some dogs have a history of aggressive behavior…
Freezing conditions present extreme danger to outdoor workers
The recent mega snowstorm and frigid conditions had many New Jersey residents staying home from work and off the roads. But that option is a luxury that outdoor workers did not have even when the mercury dipped into the single digits. The spate of harsh weather led to the director of the local Occupational…