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A catastrophic injury happens when a person is so severely injured that it causes them chronic, lifelong medical problems. Usually, the person has to undergo years of medical treatment just to get to the point of maximum medical improvement (MMI). In some cases, the person is completely disabled from work for the rest of their […]

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), every day, more than 1,000 health care workers in hospitals are injured in accidents involving sharps, such as needles or syringes. The CDC reports that approximately 385,000 health care workers accidentally stick themselves with needles each year. Employers should have safety protocols in place to […]

Cranes are highly complex pieces of heavy equipment that are capable of lifting and moving a lot of materials in the workplace. Due to their usefulness, they are ubiquitous in the construction and shipping industries, as well as across the oil and gas, aviation, and many manufacturing sectors. Cranes are essential to the running of […]

Black Friday is when retailers and other companies provide massive discounts on many popular items. Many workers have Black Friday off due to the Thanksgiving holiday the day before. Each year, many stores open early and have steep discounts on popular items, including electronics. Those big discounts typically draw in large crowds, and big crowds […]

Many of the most common workplace injuries affect employees of all ages, but some impact certain age groups differently. According to a study in the Occupational and Environmental Medicine (OEM), older workers are far more likely to suffer severe or fatal injuries. Age is a factor in a disproportionate amount of claims for permanent impairment […]

Thanksgiving is a popular holiday for traveling by car to gather with family and friends. Thanksgiving also means a lot of food, football, and alcohol. However, with people driving to festivities to have a few alcoholic drinks, this holiday also poses significant risks for motorists. Each year, over 50 million Americans travel to be with […]

If you have ever been involved in a car accident, you might know that some injuries are especially debilitating. Even in minor collisions, the body can be jarred and thrown around inside of the vehicle. After most car accidents, people feel exhausted and sore for days or even weeks. It may be hard to tell […]

There were fewer motorists on the roadways in 2020. You might think fewer cars on the road leads to fewer car accidents, however, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) states that fatal collisions rose more than seven percent, while total miles traveled in the United States declined by more than 13 percent. On average, […]

  Even though the national trucking industry is one of the most highly regulated industries, it still has a big safety problem. There are many truck accidents in New Jersey and throughout the United States. One common factor that contributes to these accidents is drug use. In July 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration […]

Despite the coronavirus pandemic, many employees have to commute to and from work. Some workers also have to travel short, medium, or long distances while on the job. Whether you are commuting to work or traveling due to job requirements makes a big difference in whether or not you could collect Workers’ Compensation should you […]