A measure that was passed by the Assembly in December was recently signed into law. With this, its sponsors, Assembly Democrats Joann Downey and Eric Houghtaling, aim to provide more compensation for New Jersey workers who have lost limbs in work-related accidents....
Month: January 2020
Workers’ compensation: Sheet metal causes serious injuries
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has launched an investigation into a workplace accident on a New Jersey work site. A workers' compensation claim will likely follow a recent construction site accident. A 59-year-old construction worker was a member of...
Unexpected car accidents can have serious outcomes
Injuries can change a person's life in ways that most people do not expect. While pain is often the first repercussion that pops into people's heads, injuries can also lead to high medical bills, lost wages due to being unable to work, loss of abilities and other...
Winter driving presents special hazards
New Jersey drivers often have to contend with weather-related hazards like snow and ice. The recent tragic highway pile-up in neighboring Pennsylvania illustrates how quickly a routine drive can turn deadly.Below are some tips for New Jersy drivers to avoid these...
School sued after student suffers severe animal bites
A former student of a high school in another state and her parents filed a lawsuit against the school, alleging negligence. As in New Jersey, there are laws in place to hold dog owners or other negligent parties responsible for animal bites. In this case, the...