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How are work injuries related to high drug use and suicide rates?
Suffering an injury at work in New Jersey is never something you want to happen. When it does occur, you may feel lost and unsure about what happens next. This is especially true if it is a serious injury that will require a long recovery. You have a right to be worried since, according…
Contractor with collapsed scaffolding had prior safety violation
Four employees suffered serious injuries when a scaffold collapsed at a construction site on Route 130 North in New Jersey. One employee was in critical condition after falling about 50 feet. As reported by the Cherry Hill Courier-Post, the contractor previously paid a fine for failing to provide employee protections as required by the…
What are the signs of a spinal cord injury?
In New Jersey, one of the more common personal injuries is the spinal cord injury. Spinal cord injuries include any damage to the spinal cord or nerves. These damages may lead to changes in bodily functions below the injury site, changes in strength and sensation. Spinal cord injuries are devastating for patients. They affect…
Are there options for chronic pain sufferers after a work-related injury?
In New Jersey and all other states, Workers’ Compensation provides medical treatment, survivor benefits and wage loss replacements to those who suffer an injury because of a job-related incident. New Jersey requires all of its employers to have workers’ compensation insurance as long as there is at least one employee of the company. What…
Protect yourself against wrong-way drivers
It is a New Jersey drivers nightmare to see a vehicle heading in the wrong direction on the highway. Most people do not know how to protect themselves against reckless drivers. The US Department of Transportation cites that 300 to 400 people die on the road annually due to wrong-way driving. While this may…
Are you ready to consider a wrongful death claim?
On behalf of Cuneo & Leonetti on Monday, June 17, 2019. The death of a loved one after a long illness is always sad, but you may also feel a sense of relief that your loved one is no longer suffering. However, when a loved one dies in a tragic and preventable accident, whether…