New Jersey has set a goal to end traffic deaths by 2040 through its Target Zero plan. That goal may sound ambitious, but the plan starts with a practical idea: safer streets require more than better driver behavior. Target Zero also looks at how road design, speed...
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What not to say to an insurance adjuster after a car accident
After getting into a car crash, one of the first calls that you will get is from an insurance adjuster. While the conversation might seem like it is just part of a bigger process, what you tell them during this interview can affect the amount that you can recover....
Can you return to work while receiving workers’ comp benefits?
Going back to work while still on workers' comp can feel like a gray area. Many injured workers in New Jersey wonder if they can resume working and what happens to their benefits when they do. Your legal right to return to work New Jersey allows injured workers to go...
Some top causes of winter bicycle crashes are actionable
New Jersey cyclists have the right to bike year-round. They can share the road with drivers even during frigid winter weather. Seasonal safety awareness is critical for cyclists who decide to be out on the roads in the winter months. While they cannot control the...
Can An Injured Worker Get Workers’ Compensation For Injuries Caused By A Coworker’s Horseplay?
Positive relationships between co-workers can drastically alter a work environment for the better. When coworkers get along and sometimes even have fun together, overall productivity may increase. People who are in good moods provide better customer service and may be...
When violence in a healthcare setting causes workers harm
Healthcare workers often face workplace risks of harm that extend beyond exposure to illness and physical strain. One of the most serious threats that many healthcare workers face is the risk of workplace violence. This concern has seen increased media attention in...
Why workers’ comp claims can be complex for nursing home staff
Working in a nursing home can be physically and emotionally demanding. You may spend hours helping residents with daily routines, lifting or repositioning patients, managing medical equipment and responding to emergencies. As you repeatedly perform these duties under...
The hidden dangers of patient transfer: What nursing home staff should know
Assisting residents with mobility can seem routine, but improper techniques expose you to serious physical harm. Transfer-related injuries remain a leading cause of workplace incidents in nursing homes. Recognizing the risks empowers you to safeguard your well-being...
What should healthcare workers do after a workplace injury?
Getting injured at work is never expected, but it happens. As a healthcare worker, it’s important to know the steps to take immediately after an injury to ensure that you’re properly covered by workers' compensation and can receive the necessary care. Report the...
How defective construction equipment can lead to serious injuries
Construction workers in New Jersey face daily risks on the job. One of the most dangerous threats is defective equipment. When machinery or tools fail, severe injuries can happen very suddenly. Understanding how New Jersey law handles these situations can help injured...
