By 2022, it is expected that about 25 percent of all workers around the country will be 55 years of age or older. While older workers provide companies with a wealth of knowledge, they are also more likely to get hurt after a slip, trip or fall. For those who are 65...
Year: 2015
Winter workplace hazards
Many businesses in New Jersey are at their busiest during the holiday season. As more customers rush in and out of the doors, there can be safety hazards from overcrowding. At the same time, workers are often pushed to their limits during the winter months as the...
Some older patients may benefits from surgery after TBI
New research out of Finland may bring hope to older people in New Jersey suffering from traumatic brain injuries. According to a study from the Department of Neurosurgery at the Helsinki University Hospital, some older patients may respond well to surgical treatment...
Learning more about concussions in New Jersey
According to medical professionals, the brain never completely heals after a concussion. Therefore, the cumulative effect of one or more concussions may result of chemical or cellular changes in the brain. These changes could impact an individual's ability to...
Cheerleading is a top cause of head trauma
Cheerleading is one of the most dangerous sports in New Jersey and across the United States. According to the Washington Post, the activity causes more than half of all "catastrophic injuries to female athletes," including brain injuries, spine injuries, skull...
Workers’ comp opt-out plans troubling
New Jersey workers might want to be aware of a troubling trend in both Texas and Oklahoma. In those two states, businesses lobbied for legislation to allow them to opt out of the workers' compensation system, instead providing their own alternative injury benefits...
Statute of limitations on workers’ compensation claims
Workers in New Jersey should keep in mind that they may be unable to claim workers' compensation if they file a claim more than two years after the occurrence of the injury or illness. A man who worked at McDonald's from 1995 to 2005 is struggling to receive...
Delayed signs of injury for auto accident victims
New Jersey car accident victims may not realize that not all serious injuries manifest symptoms immediately after a crash. Some people do not experience any immediate symptoms for several days. Headaches commonly develop several days after an auto accident and may be...
How traumatic brain injuries affect victims
A New Jersey resident could sustain a traumatic brain injury after experiencing a sudden blow to the head during a car accident, a fall or a violent assault. A TBI can also be caused by an open head injury from a bullet or flying object that penetrates a person's...
Dangers of fatigue and driving addressed through technology
The 2014 New Jersey accident involving a retail semi truck and comedian Tracy Morgan has brought the issue of fatigue on the roads to the forefront, especially where large commercial vehicles are involved. While truck drivers are regulated in terms of driving hours...