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 survive.  Now, almost two years later, this case might be drawing to a close. …

State and federal laws guarantee eligible employees certain rights regarding wages and breaks. However, some employers, intentionally or unintentionally, continue to violate these laws. In this video, attorney Paul DiGiorgio explains why overtime violations are a common type of employment law claim …

When it comes to pool ownership it is important to be both responsible and cautious. Failure to do so can result in accidental drowning cases. In July alone there have already been three child deaths and one near drowning. With these tragedies becoming more frequent it is important to know the …

  The landscape of New Jersey’s healthcare is always changing and the most recent change comes in the form of  multi-hospital conglomerates. Hospitals are now merging together to create larger and more powerful corporations. While this change may offer solutions to healthcare problems facing …

Have you ever eaten at a Chipotle’s restaurant? The company made $4.5 billion in revenue from selling food in 2015. That is over 600 million burritos worth of sales, and that means if you haven’t eaten at Chipotle, you probably know someone who has. But how many people do you know who have worked …

You’ve probably seen footage of the woman falling down a sidewalk cellar here in New Jersey. In security video, the woman appears to be checking her phone before the accident, but there’s more to the story. New details are changing what many thought was a clear-cut case of personal neglect, and it …

Transvaginal mesh surgery has become a popular solution for women affected by pelvic organ prolapse (POP), which can plague sufferers with pain and discomfort. What Is Transvaginal Mesh? Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when a woman’s vaginal tissues become weakened or stretched. Reasons that a woman’s …

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 Hand Soap Hurt Me? Per the Occupational Health & …