Working on a construction site can be very hazardous. There is heavy equipment, construction materials that can get out of hand, and scaffolding that takes workers high above the ground. Any of these hazards can cause a serious injury to… Read More »
Category Archives: Work Accident
Could an Employer Be Liable for Damage Caused by a Drunk Employee?
Two years ago, a 49-year-old Newark woman was working at a marine terminal in Elizabeth when she was unexpectedly hit by a top loader. After the collision, people on the scene rushed to her aid but she did not… Read More »
Could Using Industrial Hand Soap at Work Hurt Me?
Could the industrial hand soap you use at work be hurting you? Recently, Occupational Health & Safety magazine featured a report on industrial hand cleansers and whether they are doing more harm to workers than good. How Can Using Industrial… Read More »
How Injured Workers Can Prove Fault Following a Construction Accident
In the wake of a construction accident, injured workers and their families often face a mountain of hardships, including hospital bills, loss of income if the injury prevents the victim from going back to work and the challenge of recovering… Read More »
When Can You File a Third Party Lawsuit for a Workplace Accident?
Every employer working in the state of New Jersey is required to use workers’ compensation unless they are covered by federal programs. This means workers who are injured on the job can file claims for workers’ compensation to receive coverage… Read More »
Are Asbestos Exposure Cases Still Happening?
The hazardous effects of asbestos exposure have been well-documented and were known many years before the material had reached peak popularity. Several industries continued to use asbestos despite research linking it to serious health problems, such as cancer and mesothelioma…. Read More »
Can Undocumented Workers File a Claim if Injured on the Job?
Undocumented workers are regularly offered construction work in New Jersey. Whether hired permanently through a subcontractor or brought on as a day laborer, everybody has a right to workplace safety. If injured on the job, state and federal law allows… Read More »
New Jersey Spinal Injury Cases and Settlements
Undiagnosed Broken Neck Leads to Further Spinal Cord Injury and Temporary Paralysis In September 1998, Plaintiff, of Mount Laurel, New Jersey, was admitted to the emergency room at Cooper Hospital/University Medical Center in Camden, New Jersey, for neck injuries that… Read More »