Deaths at Amazon Warehouses in New Jersey Have Advocacy Groups Seeking New Workplace Heat Safety Rules
The deaths of three Amazon workers at New Jersey warehouses in 2022 have advocates seeking answers – and seeking support for stronger rules about heat safety at work. Exposure to extreme heat can cause injuries and heat-related illnesses. If you’ve suffered issues from heat exposure at work, speak to an experienced New Jersey workers’ compensation […]
As 2024 Ends, Middlesex County Leads the State in Roadway Deaths
Year-to-date information from the New Jersey State Police reveals that Middlesex County leads the state in traffic deaths. These deaths affected vehicle drivers, passengers, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Middlesex County Has the Most Traffic Deaths in New Jersey According to State Police data, as of the end of November 2024, Middlesex County recorded 58 traffic deaths […]
Spotlight on Safety Violations and Workers’ Comp: OSHA Fines New Jersey Contractor $819K
Imagine going to work every day, not knowing whether you’ll return home safely. This fear was all too real for the employees of a construction company in Long Branch, New Jersey. A recent Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) investigation revealed that Road Contractor Corp. exposed workers to risk of injury and potentially deadly conditions. […]
New Jersey First Responders Receive Broader Workers’ Compensation Coverage Under New Bill
In January 2024, New Jersey passed a law expanding workers’ compensation coverage for emergency first responders and their families. The bill makes it easier for families to seek death benefits when first responders suffer fatal cardiac events or strokes immediately after a shift ends. The bill is intended to make it easier for these families […]
Workers’ Compensation Following Roadside Accidents in New Jersey
If you work on the roads in New Jersey, you’re aware of the dangers involved. Construction workers, utility workers, law enforcement, and road maintenance crews often find themselves working on the shoulder of busy highways. This necessarily exposes you to the risk of workplace car accidents, which can lead to serious injuries. However, the New […]
Traffic Deaths on New Jersey Roads Reach 15-Year Peak
Throughout 2022, safety advocates predicted that the year’s traffic deaths would reach a record high. Now that the final numbers are in, these predictions have proven true. In 2022, 705 people lost their lives in New Jersey roadway crashes – a peak not seen since 2007. 2022 New Jersey Crash Statistics Reveal Grim Trends Traffic […]
Fatal Crash Stats 2024 Steps to Take to Seek Medical and Legal Help
As with any new year ushered in, there is the hope that carnage on the highways and byways is less than the year previous. 2024 is not off to a good start, state-wise and locally, in Camden County. Camden County’s current crash stats, which constantly change and are updated frequently, indicate 18 crashes to 04/21/2024, a figure that includes 7 drivers, 2 passengers, […]
Disputing Benefits: How to Challenge Unfair Workers’ Compensation Determinations in New Jersey
You were injured at work. You told your employer who started the workers’ compensation process. You thought you had coverage – but now you’re hearing different. If you’re facing an unfair workers’ compensation determination, it may be time to challenge that determination. Here’s what injured employees need to know to challenge an unfair workers’ compensation […]
Exploring Factors: What Determines the Amount of Workers’ Compensation Benefits in New Jersey?
If you have been injured on the job in New Jersey, workers’ compensation can provide crucial financial support during your recovery. Benefits can cover the cost of necessary medical treatment for your work injury, such as doctor visits, surgeries, physical therapy, and medication. Temporary disability benefits are designed to replace a portion of your lost […]
Office Job Accidents – Pursuing Compensation for Serious Injuries in Camden County
Office job accidents are more common than one might think because the office environment comes with unique, entrenched potential injury opportunities. While the injuries are not like those sustained working outside or another physically active job, they nonetheless present the possibility of strained vision, back pain, hand and wrist pain, neck pain, slips, trips, and […]