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Construction sites can be very dangerous places, but most employers try to do as much as they can to prevent injury. They train their employees, supervise them, and provide protective gear. However, construction accidents happen and the Associated General Contractors of America (ACG) have conducted a study on construction site fatalities. Research showed a four […]

Driving can be dangerous, especially for teenage drivers who do not have much experience behind the wheel. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, drivers aged 16 and 17 are three times more likely than adult drivers to be involved in fatal collisions. Although statistics like this can make parents rethink allowing their teenagers […]

Before receiving that coveted driver’s license, teens need to complete extensive classroom and practical training. Yet it is actually parents that do the most teaching. A local auto-insurer believes these parents may benefit from a refresher course themselves. New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance Company (NJM) developed Share the Keys, a program designed to teach parents how […]

People slip and fall; the elderly tend to slip and fall more often than younger people. Brain injuries from falls are increasing at alarming rates, especially among those age 75 and older. The full scope of reasons is unclear, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) investigators have isolated a few causes. Seniors […]

As people age, their bodies become less resilient. An injury that might keep a person in their 20s out of work for a week could keep an employee in their 50s or 60s out of work for a month. All workers, especially older individuals, benefit greatly from injury prevention efforts in the workplace. Workplace injury […]

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 […]