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Examples of Third-Party Liability in Construction Accidents

Mar 24, 2023

What Are Examples of Third-Party Liability in Construction Accidents? Every year, the construction industry is the industry that has the most work-related injuries. Other sectors of the economy and job types usually do not come close to the number of injured workers each year. Over the past decade, the Usually, when a construction worker gets injured on the job, they will have their employer’s However, on construction sites, there i...

OSHA Charges Firm $127K for Workers' Hazardous Chemical Exposure

Mar 24, 2023

OSHA Charges Over $127K in Penalties for Hazardous Chemical Exposure in Factory Sinclair & Rush, Inc., a leading product protection and packaging company in Carlstadt, New Jersey, is being charged According to a statement by OSHA made public today, an investigation at Sinclair & Rush, Inc. found that workers were overexposed to methylene chloride hazards and not provided with personal protective equipment (PPE), eyewash stations, and medical surveillance for those who were exposed o...

Piscataway Car Accident Lawyers | Medication May Impair Driving

Mar 24, 2023

Medication May Impair Driving Driver education training teaches soon-to-be drivers that alcohol and illegal drugs impair vision, reflexes, and decision-making. However, many popular over-the-counter and prescription medications affect driving the same way that alcohol does. In certain states, drivers impaired by legal medication can be charged with Current Research on Medication and Driving Researchers at West Virginia University studied data collected from more than 7,400 drivers throughout the country. Drivers answered question...

Am I Eligible for Workers' Compensation if I Have Not Clocked in Yet?

Mar 24, 2023

Am I Eligible for Workers’ Compensation if I Have Not Clocked in Yet? The majority of employers in most states including New Jersey must carry an appropriate level of When you picture a workplace accident that might necessitate the use of Workers’ Compensation, you probably picture something happening in an office, a manufacturing plant, or a busy outdoor construction site. Yet not all Workers’ Compensation claims are for incidents that happen whil...

New Brunswick Construction Accident Lawyers | Fatal Four | 877-249-4600

Mar 24, 2023

The Fatal Four for Construction One in five worker fatalities occurs in the Falls Accidents involving falls accounted for 38.8 percent of construction worker fatalities in 2015. Fall protection is number one on the list of top cited OSHA standards for the fiscal year 2016, Struck by Accidents Struck by object accidents are the second of the Fatal Four accounting for 9.6 percent of fatalities. Whether a worke...

Highland Park Workers Compensation Lawyers | Heat Stroke in NJ

Mar 24, 2023

Protect Workers from Heat Stroke As temperatures rise, many of us retreat indoors to air-conditioned comfort. For the men and women who spend their workdays outside in the summer sun, that is not an option. In 2014, more than 2,600 workers across the country suffered heat-related illnesses. Employers need to be vigilant about protecting employees from the risks of Signs and symptoms of heat stroke Without water and rest, workers are a...

The Law Firm of Harold J. Gerr | American Cancer Society Work

Mar 24, 2023

The Law Offices of Harold J. Gerr: American Cancer Society Work Attorney Mr. Gerr sponsors events in East Brunswick, Old Bridge, Piscataway, South Plainfield, South River, West Windsor-Plainsboro and Woodbridge. Please see the American Cancer Society’s website at : Contact the Office of Harold J. Gerr, Attorney at Law At our office, we bring more than 35 years of experience to injured people throughout central New Jersey...

Construction Workers Frequent Exposure to Toxic Chemicals

Mar 24, 2023

Are Construction Workers Frequently Exposed to Toxic Chemicals? Construction is a highly dangerous industry. According to statistics from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), in 2019, one out of every five worker fatalities were in the construction industry. When it comes to work injuries and illnesses, construction is one of the top 10 most dangerous occupations. Working at heights, and around electrical installations, heavy machinery, and moving vehicles, are all part of ...

Who Gets the Best Deal on Car Insurance in New Jersey?

Mar 24, 2023

Studies show that New Jersey auto insurance rates are among the highest in the country, along with Michigan and Montana. Nonetheless, you may still qualify for some of the lowest rates in the state. Here are the types of drivers who can get better bargains on motor vehicle insurance. Young Drivers Surprisingly, drivers in their early 20s can often get auto coverage for less. Some can pay as little as $700 a year. The reason...

Manufacturing Accidents | New Jersey Workers' Compensation Lawyers

Mar 24, 2023

New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Lawyers: Getting Compensation When You Are Injured in a Warehouse or Manufacturing Accident When you work in a Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim In most instances, your claim for benefits after a manufacturing or warehouse accident will be under New Jersey’s Though you can work directly with your employer throughout the workers’ compensation process, it is highly recommended that you retain an attorney to protect you...