Category: serious injuries

Explosions are serious situations that can cause injuries ranging from minor to critical. It is not always easy to determine the extent of injuries immediately following the blast either as some may take time to appear. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention explain that there are four levels of...

Worker’s compensation laws protect you as an employee by making health care and financial compensation possible after workplace injuries. But these same laws protect most employers from liability. New Jersey law, like the law in many other states, restricts you from suing your employer for his or her negligence in...

Work accidents can happen in every industry, and while some industries may have more catastrophic injury potential than others, any work accident is a serious situation. The National Safety Council explains that most work injuries are likely to happen in five specific industries: public service, transportation, manufacturing, construction and maintenance....

While generally workplace injuries are covered by workers’ compensation insurance, sometimes a person in New Jersey is seriously injured on-the-job due to the negligence of their employer. This can be frustrating, as we expect our employers to keep our workplaces safe and treat us with respect. There are times, though,...

Law enforcement and other safety officials work hard to keep people here in New Jersey safe. Though this state has taken several admirable steps to protect the public, experts say that there is still more that can be done. A recent report suggests that a few changes in the law...

No one expects to be a victim of an accident; however, many do not have a choice when they encounter a negligent or reckless driver. No matter how careful a motorist is, this cannot protect them from the negligence of another driver. An automobile collision is not only an unexpected...

When an individual in New Jersey suffers an injury, he or she is likely to focus on their road to recovery. However, when an accident leaves a victim suffering serious injuries, this could mean a lengthy or lifelong treatment plan. It can be hard to imagine requiring ongoing medical care...

Unfortunately, accidents happen, and when these accidents happen, not all victims are able to walk away unscathed. In fact, some of the worst injuries are caused by motor vehicle collisions, and a victim's ability to recovery from such serious injuries can be a long process. In fact, some injuries are...

When one thinks of a head trauma, individuals in New Jersey and elsewhere likely think of a car accident or contact sport as the cause. While these are major contributors for traumatic brain injuries, they are not the only cause that is of concern. In fact, consumers, specifically those under...