November is Child Safety and Protection Month, which is a good opportunity for parents and childcare workers to take a fresh look at making homes a safer place for toddlers and children of all ages.
5 Most Common Injuries in the Workplace
People who work in certain industries may face a higher risk of a sustaining a serious injury, but serious or fatal injuries can occur in any workplace.
Reports from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) indicate that the construction industry is most frequently cited for violations of federal safety standards. [Read more…]
6 Dangers of Black Friday Shopping and How to Avoid Them
Black Friday – the day after Thanksgiving – officially launches the holiday shopping season. Many stores open at midnight or in the wee hours of the morning, drawing crowds by offering deals with limited supplies of expensive items at low prices. [Read more…]
The Role of Expert Testimony in a Civil Jury Trial
In general, witnesses called to testify in a civil jury trial are limited in their testimony to factual testimony; that is, they can only testify as to facts known to them. Fact witnesses generally cannot testify as to their opinions. [Read more…]
Are Hands Free Devices Really Safe?
Technology is advancing at a faster rate than we can handle. Every couple of months. New technology is appearing. The latest is wearable technology, i.e., Google glasses. We have not yet mastered using cell phones while driving. We should not be using cell phones while driving. Do hands free devices make it any safer?
8 Common Injury-Producing Accidents at Construction Sites
Construction sites are dangerous places to work. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) says nearly 6.5 million people work at approximately 252,000 construction sites across the nation on any given day. The fatal injury rate for the construction industry is higher than the national average for all industries. [Read more…]
Who Do You Really Work For?
Most times, identifying your employer is easy. You report to work in the morning, the boss directs you as to your tasks, and you report again the next day. However, sometimes individuals have more than one employer. In these situations, it is not always easy to know who the actual employer is, and what rights may be affected. [Read more…]
What To Do When You Are The Victim Of A Hit And Run Accident
Imagine being hit by another car and that car leaves the scene of the accident. While these are a small percentage of all motor vehicle accidents they do occur with some frequency. The last analysis of this issue was conducted in 2001 by the U.S. Department of Transportation. [Read more…]
Pedestrian Safety: The Importance Of Using A Crosswalk
Most of us know that the crossing of a thoroughfare is best accomplished by walking within marked crosswalks. Drivers are more likely to notice a person crossing a street within a crosswalk, as opposed to the middle of a street. It is for this reason that New Jersey law requires pedestrians to cross roads within a crosswalk. [Read more…]
Forklift Accidents Increase as Construction Industry Rebounds
The New York City area is experiencing an increase in real estate development, as can be clearly seen by looking at all the construction sites in progress throughout the city. While this rebound is likely to be extremely profitable for those in the construction industry, it also presents an increased level of risk for workers. [Read more…]
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