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According to a new release issued by the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, this is the third consecutive year where job fatalities have risen in the United States. In 2016, the most recent year for which data has been analyzed by the government agency, there were 5,190 fatal work injuries.  This number is up […]

Services such as Lyft and Uber are becoming more popular throughout the country. With more hired cars on the roads, rideshare accidents are inevitable. As a passenger, to ensure your legal rights are protected in the event of a rideshare accident, you should consider the following: Rideshare Services and Insurance Rideshare companies often maintain their […]

Advancements in technology have resulted in changes in the design and on-board technology systems available in vehicles, as well as headlight design and power. While the auto industry has made the switch from halogen to LED bulbs to provide brighter vehicle lighting, changes in design have affected the quality of headlights, according to the Insurance […]

A recent study performed by the Workers’ Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) found that in 26 states, the frequency of physicians dispensing prescriptions and drug prices dropped in all the states that had recently enacted laws to reform pharmaceutical industry practices. Despite this drop, Workers’ Compensation providers still face high drug prices due to the various […]

Sidewalks can be dangerous, especially in the winter season when accumulated ice and snow obscure hazards and create a slippery surface. A victim can slip and fall, suffering a severe injury such as a broken bone, soft tissue damage, or a traumatic brain injury because of these seasonal hazards. After falling on a slippery sidewalk, […]

A fatal school bus accident took place in Monroe Township, New Jersey on Monday afternoon. Around 4:12 pm, the crash occurred when a school bus made a left turn onto Route 322 and struck a car. The driver of the car succumbed to fatal injuries at the scene of the school bus accident while the […]

As roads wear out and population shifts make roadway expansions and infrastructure reconstruction necessary, work crews are a common sight on roadways throughout New Jersey and the rest of the nation. These work zones can pose hazards to drivers and increase their chances of being involved in accidents with other vehicles, construction workers, and stationary […]

On Thursday morning, a car collision with a van led to a fatality and multiple personal injuries. In Vineland, New Jersey, the fatal car accident occurred around 6:18 am when the two vehicles collided. The driver of the car succumbed to his fatal injuries at the scene of the crash while 11 van occupants sustained […]

The Trump administration has been reversing Obama-era regulations in various industries, and the trucking industry is no exception. How these reversals will impact road safety is a major public concern. Currently, about 4,000 fatalities occur annually involving trucks, and that number is trending upwards. Eliminating truck safety regulations should only accelerate the trend. Electronic Logging […]

Although spring is just around the corner, January and February are the coldest months of the year, a factor that may contribute to dangerous walking conditions during periods of inclement weather. To avoid injuries associated with slip and fall accidents, the following tips and precautions should be kept in mind: Plan Ahead If you know […]