Business owners in New Jersey and around the country usually purchase general liability insurance coverage to reduce their exposure to premises liability lawsuits, but they should also put procedures and policies place to reduce their chances of being sued and protect...
Year: 2016
Damaged memory may be aided by new drug
Although it is often associated with sports, traumatic brain injury, or TBI, affects 5 million Americans according to the Center for Disease Control. It is also the primary cause of disability and death for those under the age of 45. New Jersey residents may be...
Welder exposure to hazardous metal fumes
New Jersey welders should be aware of the various health risks posed by harmful welding fume byproducts. All types of fusion welding produce potentially harmful gases and byproducts, which can lead to such serious medical issues as cancer and central nervous system...
OSHA launches campaign highlighting heat and lightning dangers
Those who work outdoors in New Jersey may be vulnerable to heat-related illnesses or injuries during the summer months. That's why the Occupational Safety and Health Administration launches a campaign every year that reminds employers to provide their outdoor workers...
Summer means more teen car crashes
The summer is a deadly time for teen drivers in New Jersey and across the United States. According to a AAA study, statistics show that approximately 1,000 people will die in car crashes involving teen drivers between Memorial Day and the start of the new school year....
The cost of dog bites is on the rise
There are many New Jersey residents who own dogs that can quickly turn aggressive. What they may not know is that if that dog bites someone, the owner can be held responsible. Even if the have insurance that covers animal bites, they may find that their insurance...
Preventing common injuries at work
While some jobs have more inherent risk than others, there are hazards in every workplace that could lead to injuries and medical and financial setbacks. More than one-third of the 3 million job injuries that happen annually around the country are serious enough to...
Study looks at TBIs in older adults
Traumatic brain injuries have become an increasingly common problem for older adults. They are more likely to be fatal than in younger people, and outcomes for TBIs are also generally worse. As a result, researchers looked at factors that might influence the...
New Jersey construction workers and fatal brain injuries
Researchers from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, which is a part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, have found that construction workers are at the greatest risk for traumatic brain injuries compared to workers from all other...
Eye-tracking technology could assist in concussion diagnostics
Medical professionals in New Jersey might take important precautions with a patient suffering certain symptoms after a head trauma, but some individuals may not have symptoms of a concussion until some time after suffering an injury. However, a medical device that...