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Workers’ Compensation provides benefits that cover medical treatment and more for workers who have been hurt on the job. Out of the many types of workplace injuries that happen across different industries, some of the most common are sprains and strains, contusions, lacerations, burns, and punctures. Sprains and Strains This category encompasses musculoskeletal disorders, such […]

Approximately one in five Americans experience some form of mental illness. Left untreated, anxiety, depression, and stress can interfere with your daily tasks, relationships, and overall quality of life. Mental health conditions can also have an enormous impact on a person’s ability to handle all of the responsibilities that come with their job. In some […]

Slip and fall accidents are common, and a leading cause of nonfatal injuries. According to the Mayo Clinic, over 10 million people are injured in slip and fall accidents each year. One in four adults aged 65 and older suffer slip and fall accidents annually, with over 3 million senior citizens visiting emergency rooms every […]

Work-related electrocution accidents happen more often than you think, and they happen in all industries. According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International, electrical hazards cause more than 300 deaths and 4,000 injuries each year among the U.S. workforce. Electrocution is the sixth leading cause of workplace deaths in America. Even though electrocution happens to many […]

Labor Day Weekend is known as the unofficial closing of the summer season, as many families prepare for the school year and vacations come to an end. However, it is also known to be a time of year that sees an increase in car accidents. On overage, about 300 Americans die in car accidents over […]

School crossing guards are essential to the safety of all school children. It is a demanding and dangerous job, and many crossing guards suffer catastrophic injuries and even death in the course of duty. The most common non-fatal crossing guard injuries are fractures, sprains, and strains due to slip and fall accidents. In New Jersey, […]

While working in front of a computer might be safer than a high-risk job that requires wearing gear like safety helmets, masks, or goggles, those in the tech industry also face hazards that can lead to injury. These problems might not be immediately visible and can take longer to develop, but some injuries can be […]

Certain industries present greater workplace dangers than others. Most people think of construction as a dangerous industry, and it is, but it is not the only place where workers can get injured on the job. Hand injuries can happen at any job. Whether you are typing all day or working with heavy equipment, your hands […]

Driving alongside large commercial trucks like 18-wheelers can be more dangerous than you might think. This is because drivers of large commercial trucks cannot see all the traffic around them due to their blind spots. Many truck accidents can be linked to blind spots. However, it can be difficult to determine who is at fault […]

A chemical tanker truck carrying an oil additive inundated residents of Gloucester County, New Jersey and surrounding areas with a foul odor that continues to linger since Wednesday afternoon. Initially reported to emergency crews as a suspected natural gas leak, officials traced the source of the odor, described as a “rotten egg” smell, to a […]