According to the federal Department of Labor, around 6 million people are employed in the construction industry. This population makes up about 4% of all workers across the nation, but surprisingly, construction workers suffer a disproportionate number of on-the-job...
Year: 2019
What are critical bus safety tips for your child?
With the school year well under way, the school bus makes its presence on roadways known. You might rely on bus services to bring your child to and from school. This arrangement conveniences you and allows you to arrive on time to work, but school buses are not...
Distracted driving is a huge problem in New Jersey
Distracted driving is deadly. That's a fact. Based on figures reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) from 2017, distracted driving was responsible for 3,166 fatalities nationwide. In many cases, distracted driving is only slightly less...
Legal action for birth defects is different than birth injuries
Many parents in New Jersey are relieved once the baby is delivered safely after nine hard months of pregnancy, but it may not take long before a medical emergency occurs. For some, bigger problems arise once the baby comes out. The doctors may come across a physical...
Nursing home abuse is a serious issue that is going unreported
Making the decision to put a loved on in a nursing home is a difficult one. Therefore, those in Burlington County who are facing this possibility will do all the research they can to ensure the nursing home they choose for their loved one will provide the care their...
Safe ways to keep the car cool in the summer heat
Plenty of New Jersey residents get sick of having to drive in hot cars during July and August. Not only is it annoying and incredibly uncomfortable, but it is also dangerous. It can serve as a distraction during the months with some of the highest motor vehicle...
Could relaxing regulations cause more truck accidents?
The Transportation Department is considering proposals that would loosen federal regulations regarding how long a semi-truck driver may operate their vehicle before taking a rest break. While some in the industry see this as a positive move, others in Burlington...
Do your kids use safe habits to help prevent pedestrian crashes?
Being hit by a car can be a traumatic event for anyone to experience. Pedestrians are usually severely injured or killed in this type of collision because they do not have the same protection from impact that motorists have.Unfortunately, many of the pedestrians who...
How common are birth defects in the United States?
While some defects are truly the result of genetics, there are a significant number that result from errors made by medical professionals or facilities during the pregnancy or delivery. Birth defects are far more common than you might imagine, with one in every...
What workplace injuries are nurses at risk for?
Though the average person may not think of hospital work as a dangerous profession, the rates of injury for hospital workers is double that of the general private industry.Registered Nurses (RNs) face hazards during their job every day. Here are some of the most...