Whenever injured workers are approved for compensation for their on-the-job illnesses or injuries, the biggest question on their minds is: When will I receive the money? The problem is compounded when workers' compensation insurance refuses to pay for the entire...
Month: August 2016
Tips to stay safe on the New Jersey transit system
Trains are heavy and dangerous, and when passengers waiting to board them aren't careful, senseless accidents can happen. For this reason, the New Jersey Transit system has posted specific pieces of advice that all railway train passengers need to be aware of. Here is...
Two things to know about slip-and-fall accidents in New Jersey
Whether slipping on ice while walking into work or losing your balance due to a slick spot at a local grocery store, slip-and-fall accidents can lead to serious injuries. Property owners are responsible for keeping their property safe, and this often includes removing...
What are the landlord-tenant requirements for window safety?
Landlords and tenants in New Jersey need to be fully aware of the laws and regulations that apply to the windows in the dwellings that they rent to the public and/or reside in. Most importantly, they need to know how laws and regulations apply to screens that prevent...
Snoop Dogg concert comes to a stop due to accident and injuries
A tragic accident happened at a Snoop Dogg rap concert in Camden, New Jersey. Forty-two people were injured when a railing collapsed last Friday evening a little after 10 p.m. The railing collapsed because the crowd of fans at the venue were pressing against it during...
Avoiding heat stroke at construction sites
The dangers workers encounter at New Jersey construction sites are known, and unknown, seen and unseen. The worst dangers are the ones that are unknown and unseen. One such danger relates to heat. Most workers think that a hot day is nothing to worry about --...