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The New Jersey Supreme Court recently heard arguments in Vitale v. Schering-Plough as to whether an employment contract limiting a worker’s right to sue a third party following a workplace injury is enforceable. Merck & Co., successor to Schering-Plough, wants the Court to reverse an Appellate Division decision denying its motion for summary judgment and […]

While on construction sites, workers are particularly at risk of accidents related to the maintenance and repair of elevators. Elevator accidents result in an average of about 30 fatalities and 17,000 injuries each year, with construction workers at an even greater risk due to defective equipment, employer negligence, or unestablished safety guidelines. Falls into an […]

The smartphone has helped revolutionize the way we live. The number of phone applications used today is staggering, with new apps appearing daily. A team of researchers at the University of Washington developed an app, called PupilScreen, that could be life-saving. The phone app provides on-the-spot detection of brain injuries and will be useful when […]

Electronic conglomerate, Samsung, recently launched several wearable technological applications designed to monitor and protect employees in a variety of industries from construction to healthcare. Some of these emerging technologies serve safety functions outside of the office as well. By merging existing smartwatch technology with virtual reality and GPS systems, Samsung found new ways to help […]

When there are more drivers on the road, the rate of traffic fatalities increases. Thanksgiving weekend is an especially dangerous time for this very reason. If you are planning to travel by car this Thanksgiving, whether you are heading across town or driving hours to reach family in another state, protect yourself and your passengers […]

It is no secret that distracted driving leads to many car accidents. With the constant use of cellphones and other technology, many drivers are less focused on the road when driving, putting everyone in danger. One of the most common offenses is texting while driving. Several states have laws prohibiting texting and driving, but that […]

Federal and state highway safety enforcement have placed a deadline for December 2017 to have every truck in the nation equipped with electronic logs. Although the law will permit the trucks to remain on the highways until April 2018, those found without the devices will be heavily fined. Opponents say the requirements cause an undue […]

Every year, new cars are introduced to the market with new features that promise to reduce accidents. According to car accident statistics collected since the 1920s when motor vehicles first became accessible to the general population, the number of traffic fatalities per miles traveled has substantially decreased over time. From 1979 to 2015, the number […]

The federal government predicts that an auto accident-free America is a possibility within the next thirty years. With the introduction of accident-avoidance technology and other self-driving features, automakers are hoping to make car accidents caused by human error a thing of the past. Not only would a car accident-free country save nearly $190 billion in […]

The cooler temperatures and the changing color of the leaves are sure signs that Halloween is near. Ghosts, goblins, witches, and skeletons will soon be trick or treating through neighborhoods in search of candy and treats. While Halloween will be a fun experience for most people, serious and sometimes fatal injuries can occur as children, […]