In your workplace, your employer has the responsibility to keep you safe. One of the ways they may do that is by requiring you and your coworkers to wear hard hats when you’re on a construction site. There are many different kinds of hard hats, so choosing whichever...
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How common are alcohol-involved crashes?
You know that drunk drivers are out there. Despite all the warnings and public education efforts, accidents involving drunk drivers continue to happen. Just how common is the problem? The statistics may surprise you. Drunk driving wrecks are a daily event On average,...
It is never too soon to worry about back injuries in construction
Few jobs involve more physical effort than working on a construction site. If you are young, construction work has several short-term benefits such as building your muscles, getting a summer tan and bringing in a fair wage. Yet long term, this kind of work can wreak...
Who pays for injuries and car repairs after a New Jersey crash?
Many car crashes don't have major consequences. They just cause cosmetic damage to the vehicle or maybe minor bruising to the occupants. However, some collisions have much more serious consequences. Serious wrecks can cause amputations, broken bones, spinal cord...
Motorcyclists are in danger on every ride
The warmer months of the year are a time to enjoy the outdoors. For some, now is the best time to bring out motorcycles to spend time on the open road. Most motorcyclists are safe drivers, but their safety also depends on how other drivers operate their vehicles. ...
New Jersey lawmakers aim to make the roads safer for pedestrians
Vehicles seem to be safer these days, with better safety standards and engineering making it easier than ever for the occupants of a vehicle to survive a crash. However, even while vehicles seem to be getting safer all the time, pedestrians, cyclists and even those on...
Are some bicyclists more apt to suffer head and neck injuries in bike accidents than others?
There are inherent dangers associated with riding a bicycle. One of the factors that most put bicyclists at risk of getting hurt is their failure to wear helmets. Research conducted by the Taylor & Francis Group suggests that some bicyclists are least apt to wear...
Can I claim if injured in a construction site fall?
Falls from height are the primary reason for construction accidents. A fall from height is, by definition, one that takes place from six feet or more above the ground. New Jersey law requires all employers to either carry workers’ compensation insurance or carry...
4 ways to reduce the chance of a collision while cycling
As a cyclist, it pays to look out for your own safety. You are the most vulnerable of all road users and will suffer the most in any crash with another vehicle. That does not mean staying safe is your responsibility alone, however. Drivers should take extreme care to...
3 ways to protect yourself as a pedestrian or a runner
Going out and hitting the sidewalk or streets is great way to exercise. If you have a dog, you may not have any choice about going for daily walks. You might also walk to work during the summer or go for frequent runs training for that upcoming 5K. Staying physically...