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New Brunswick Workers’ Compensation Lawyers | Workplace Technology

Mar 24, 2023

Technology Improves Worker Safety and Productivity Called the “Fourth Industrial Revolution,” the introduction of robotics and other data-driven technology in the workplace is changing how humans approach their jobs. Robots and other automated technology can be used to take over dangerous job tasks from humans, to enhance their skills, and to provide data that helps workers do their jobs more safely and efficiently. Robots and Factory Work Factory work is often inherently dangerous...

Dunkin’ Donuts Pays $522,000 to Settle Slip and Fall Claim

Mar 24, 2023

A Dunkin’ Donuts franchise has agreed to settle a personal injury lawsuit by a customer in Highland Park, New Jersey, allegedly paying the injured party more than half a million dollars. According to her attorney, Maria Marsala purchased coffee at the store in January, 2012. As she left the lobby to return to her car, she tripped over a metal rebar spike in the parking lot. As a result, she suffered burns from the coffee, as wel...

What are the Dangers of Being Underinsured? | 877-249-4600

Mar 24, 2023

What are the Dangers of Being Underinsured? There are a lot of bills that go hand in hand with modern life: wireless service plans for cell phones, car payments, and car insurance. These are all monthly costs many of us must build into our budgets. That does not mean we think the costs are reasonable, just that we must pay them to continue living and working today. With all these bills, consumers ar...

Highland Park Workers' Compensation Lawyers | Benefits After Fired

Mar 24, 2023

Workers’ Compensation Benefits After Getting Fired Workers’ Compensation Legally, employers are not allowed to fire injured workers or they will be subject to a lawsuit for retaliation. Typically, employers will put injured workers on light duty or shift their job responsibilities to a lesser role to accommodate the injury if possible. In certain instances, a worker may be placed on permanent leave from a job due to a long-sustained injury. In this case, i...

Slips and Falls in Winter Weather the Duty of Property Owners in New Jersey

Mar 24, 2023

In New Jersey, as in every other state, owners and managers of residential and commercial property have a duty to maintain the property so as to minimize the risk of injury to anyone legally on the property. The duty is not absolute, though—an owner/manager must take “reasonable” steps to both learn of potential safety risks and to either fix them or properly warn visitors of their presence. This concept is referred to as “premises liability....

How Can You Avoid Work Injuries in the High Heat? | 732-537-8570

Mar 24, 2023

How Can You Avoid Work Injuries in the High Heat? High temperatures take a toll on the body, especially those working outside. Many workers fall ill yearly because of excessive heat and humid conditions; some have even died from extreme temperatures. Working in the heat is not only uncomfortable but is also dangerous to your health. Heat-related illnesses happen when a hot environment and the body releases heat more slowly. When the bod...

Back-to-School Safety: What Should You Know? Call | 732-537-8570 |

Mar 24, 2023

Back-to-School Safety: What Should You Know? Back-to-school season is about much more than choosing classes and wardrobes, it is a major change of routine that affects children, parents, teachers, administrators, and community members. It is important to think about safety because traffic patterns change considerably, and there is much more activity in school zones and neighborhoods than in the summertime. Thinking about safety can help prevent Children and School Buses Childre...

Unveiling the Risks: How Everyday Household Products Can Pose a Threat to New Jersey Residents

Mar 14, 2023

Here at the Law Offices of Harold J. Gerr, we believe in the empowerment of our community members through knowledge. One area that can't be overlooked is the safety of your home, particularly the products you use daily. While it's easy to assume that household items are benign, the reality might surprise you. For New Jersey residents, it's crucial to be aware of the hidden dangers that could lurk in your own home, posing potentia...