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Many new vehicles are equipped with rear-collision avoidance packages to help reduce accidents commonly referred to as fender benders. How effective are these packages at preventing rear collisions? According to a new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), cars equipped with these features are 78 percent less likely to be involved in […]

Killing animals and processing their bodies is one of the most difficult and dangerous jobs in the country. The General Accounting Office (GAO) issued a report in November 2017 about the state of safety and health for these workers. The report states that workers in these industries are faced with workplace safety concerns such as […]

According to a newly-discovered report analyzing the success of a pilot program across New Jersey, red light cameras are effective at changing driver behavior and reducing car accidents. Online news source, NorthJersey.com, obtained the report detailing the results of a five-year program testing the efficacy of Red Light Running (RLR) systems installed in 73 intersections […]

Many employers are committed to protecting and enhancing the safety and health of their employees. Workplace accidents not only hurt employees, they cost employers as well. Historically, the effort to protect worker safety and health has been a divided process. Efforts have been made to assure a safe and healthful work environment. These include providing […]

Every day someone is injured due to the negligence or carelessness of others.  From an injury that will merely take time to heal to a life-changing debilitating injury, if you have been injured by someone else’s negligence, carelessness, or distraction, then it is your right to be compensated for that injury. Slip and fall accidents […]

Staying at a hotel or resort on a vacation or business trip can often be a time of rest and relaxation for guests. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Slip and fall accidents at hotels and resorts occur on a regular basis, regardless of the type of hotel or resort. Slip and falls occurring […]

Technological advances in cars have become rapid and far reaching. Not only are self-driving cars being imagined, they are under development and might be the wave of the future. But, for now, how are the advances lining up to improve drivers’ safety and comfort? Infotainment and Safety Today, comfort has less to do with seat […]

At a New Jersey high school, students recently experienced a real-life simulation of a fatal car accident, exposing them firsthand to the dangers of distracted and impaired driving. The simulation was a collaborative effort between the Scotch Plains-Fanwood high school’s chapter of the Distributive Education Club of America (DECA) and the local police, fire department, […]

On April 12, 2018 a bill regarding insurance and fair practices is up for a vote in New Jersey. Named the New Jersey Insurance Fair Conduct Act, it would allow individuals to file claims against insurers when they exhibit unfair or unreasonable practices in granting benefits. Plaintiffs may file claims due to excessive delays or […]

An aging and growing population requires more healthcare services, fueling the need for additional hospital construction. There are hazards involved in any type of construction, but hospital construction issues are unique, especially if there are patients onsite while repairs and remodeling are going on. Just as preventative treatment can help patients from ending up in […]