Tag Archives: NewJersey
Does the Nursing Home Industry Want to Cover Up Patient Abuse?
Nursing home care is a profitable industry with a reputation for providing poor services to the elderly and permanently disabled. This is not to say all nursing homes are bad, but that the industry as a whole suffers from significant… Read More »
Were Superstorm Sandy Cleanup Crews Underpaid?
New Jersey and other East Coast states affected by Superstorm Sandy hired contractors to repair damage to the shoreline and to prepare for the storm. Workers spent months picking up debris, dredging sand to rebuild the beaches and repairing other… Read More »
Keefe Law Firm’s Consumer Knowledge Series – Debt Relief: Know Your Rights Before Hiring a Debt Relief Service By Stephen Sullivan
Falling behind in debt is stressful and can financially ruin your and your family’s future. Numerous companies advertise, or otherwise solicit, that they can help you with your debt and reach settlements with your creditors. You need to know your… Read More »
Are NJ Transit Employees Exceeding Safe Work Hours?
An ongoing investigation of NJ Transit may have uncovered more safety violations. According to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), the inspection found instances of work-hour violations. The alleged violations involve engineers and various on-board crew. Specifically, inspectors discovered altered duty… Read More »
Are People Still Getting Sick from Asbestos Exposure?
New research published by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) discovered people are still developing health conditions caused by asbestos exposure. The CDC’s report shows a 4.8 percent increase in mesothelioma deaths between the years of 1999 and 2015. In… Read More »
Does NJ Transit Have a History of Safety Issues?
New Jersey lawmakers, press outlets and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) are investigating what caused the Hoboken train crash two months ago. These hearings and investigations suggest NJ Transit might have a poor history of following safety regulations. An FRA… Read More »
What Types of Records are Important in a Truck Accident Case?
There are several ways commercial trucking companies may cause accidents. They might hire unsafe drivers, neglect routine maintenance or ignore other regulations. There may be a documented history of unsafe practices that can become useful evidence in a truck accident… 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 »