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Any kind of large commercial truck driving on the roads or highways may present a potential hazard to other vehicles. The enormity of tractor-trailers, delivery trucks, and even garbage trucks puts other drivers at risk of sustaining serious injuries if a collision does happen. Because of the sheer size and weight of waste management vehicles, […]

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 3,477 people lost their lives and 391,000 were injured in accidents caused by distracted drivers in 2015. Although most states have passed laws prohibiting text messaging while driving, many drivers continue this unsafe practice every day. In August 2017, a study conducted by the University of […]

Most drivers are familiar with the use and purpose of breathalyzers, even if they have not personally used them. A breathalyzer is an electronic device that determines an individual’s blood alcohol content (BAC) using a sample of their breath. Licensed New Jersey drivers give “implied consent” to these tests when they receive their licenses, meaning […]

As the baby boomers age and more immigrants enter the workforce, all aspects of labor and employment in the United States are facing significant changes. Workers’ Compensation is and will continue to experience changing demands as the American workforce’s demographic evolves. Changing economic realities are forcing older Americans to remain in the workforce longer. Today, […]

A slip and fall can happen almost anywhere. A broken handrail, a poorly maintained or poorly lit staircase, a pothole, or an unsecured carpet or wire can all send a victim crashing to the ground. Many different types of injuries can result from a fall, like chipped teeth, cuts, and injuries to the body part […]

A recent study conducted by the Hebrew Senior Life’s Institute for Aging Research and published in the journal Gerontology, maintains that foot pain – predominantly severe foot pain –is linked to a higher incidence of recurrent falls. Researchers also found that this also covers patients diagnosed with planus foot posture (flat feet), and indicates that […]

A recent study by JAMA Pediatrics found that young drivers who suffer from ADHD are at greater risk for car accidents than other drivers. According to the study, individuals with ADHD are 36 percent more likely to be involved in a car accident. This can be due to an increased rate of distracted driving. Additionally, […]

Workers’ Compensation was designed to assist employees after they have suffered an injury at their workplace. The laws surrounding Workers’ compensation vary by state, but they serve the same purpose to protect employers and employees. It is mandatory for most businesses to carry Workers’ compensation insurance as a no-fault system where employees can recover benefits […]

By law, employers are required to maintain a workplace that is safe and free of recognized hazards. The Department of Labor created the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) in 1970, which established guidelines for workplace conditions. Soon afterwards, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was created to monitor workplace conditions, handle complaints, […]

Many times, a car accident will result in a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Cherry Hill car accident lawyers report a new study performed in Finland which suggests that traumatic brain injuries could increase a person’s risk for developing dementia later in life. The study also linked the likelihood of developing dementia to the person’s age […]