Workplace Accidents

Winter is not over yet, which means there are still plenty of opportunities for seasonal related accidents. Slips, trips and falls are particularly troublesome during the winter because of things like ice and snow. Here are some of the ways that winter weather puts...

Younger workers play a key role in New Jersey’s economy, usually by filling low skill or entry positions. Unfortunately, employers might not be doing enough to protect this group of people. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, workers between...

Going to work should not be a death sentence. Despite improvements in technology and safety, New Jersey workers are still at risk for serious and even fatal injuries when they clock in at work. Families of men and women who are killed on the job are left behind to...

Not all workplace injuries are the result of serious, one-time accidents. For some victims, work injuries are the result of months or years of repetitive movements, improper techniques, prolonged activities or even sudden body movement. These can all contribute to...

Technology has helped improve so many different parts of everyday life, from how people communicate to how New Jersey drivers safely travel. Now, some experts believe technology could be the key to minimizing the number of workplace injuries and fatalities. Kinetic --...

Getting back to work as soon as possible is often a priority for victims of serious workplace accidents in New Jersey. Unfortunately, it is not always a reality. Some workplace injuries are so catastrophic that victims simply cannot ever return back to the workforce....

Automation is supposed to make things easier for workers, but it could be putting many at risk. Injury rates at Amazon warehouses have actually gone up after the company introduced robots into the mix. This is despite the company’s claims that automation would...

Working from home can be a dream come true for many people in New Jersey. No commuting, easy access to snacks and sometimes even working on one’s own schedule all make working at home very appealing. Unfortunately, most homes are simply not built to support working...

Unexpectedly losing a loved one is never easy, but it can be especially difficult when your loved one was your family’s primary financial supporter. Simply surviving often becomes a priority, which makes it difficult to fully grieve or come to terms with the death....

Whether working outside, in an office or a health care setting, virtually every worker in New Jersey is at risk for a workplace injury, illness or fatality. The statistics on workplace accidents are not encouraging, either. In 2018 alone, nearly three million people...