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As the baby boomers age and more immigrants enter the workforce, all aspects of labor and employment in the United States are facing significant changes. Workers’ Compensation is and will continue to experience changing demands as the American workforce’s demographic evolves. Changing economic realities are forcing older Americans to remain in the workforce longer. Today, […]

A slip and fall can happen almost anywhere. A broken handrail, a poorly maintained or poorly lit staircase, a pothole, or an unsecured carpet or wire can all send a victim crashing to the ground. Many different types of injuries can result from a fall, like chipped teeth, cuts, and injuries to the body part […]

A recent study conducted by the Hebrew Senior Life’s Institute for Aging Research and published in the journal Gerontology, maintains that foot pain – predominantly severe foot pain –is linked to a higher incidence of recurrent falls. Researchers also found that this also covers patients diagnosed with planus foot posture (flat feet), and indicates that […]

A recent study by JAMA Pediatrics found that young drivers who suffer from ADHD are at greater risk for car accidents than other drivers. According to the study, individuals with ADHD are 36 percent more likely to be involved in a car accident. This can be due to an increased rate of distracted driving. Additionally, […]

Workers’ Compensation was designed to assist employees after they have suffered an injury at their workplace. The laws surrounding Workers’ compensation vary by state, but they serve the same purpose to protect employers and employees. It is mandatory for most businesses to carry Workers’ compensation insurance as a no-fault system where employees can recover benefits […]

By law, employers are required to maintain a workplace that is safe and free of recognized hazards. The Department of Labor created the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) in 1970, which established guidelines for workplace conditions. Soon afterwards, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was created to monitor workplace conditions, handle complaints, […]

Many times, a car accident will result in a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Cherry Hill car accident lawyers report a new study performed in Finland which suggests that traumatic brain injuries could increase a person’s risk for developing dementia later in life. The study also linked the likelihood of developing dementia to the person’s age […]

It is a little-known fact that an American worker suffers a workplace injury every seven seconds. The National Safety Council (NSC) released this surprising data in 2016. Since then, similar reports have shed light on the nature and cost of these workplace injuries, as well as the workers most likely to suffer them. According to […]

A personal injury claim cannot be successful without evidence to support it. This is because personal injury claims hinge on the issue of negligence. If the claimant cannot prove that their injury and resulting damages are the direct result of another party’s negligence, the alleged negligent party cannot be held liable and thus be required […]

Sharing the road with tractor trailers can be intimidating for motorists as these large trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. Smaller vehicles can become stuck beneath them or in their grills, which can be fatal. As a motorist, take care to reduce your chance of being involved in a truck accident by learning about […]