Do You Work on a Construction Site? A Little Common Sense Goes a Long Way

in Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation

All construction workers should wear hats, protective clothing and goggles when they are in dangerous work zones. It’s the responsibility of the property owner or general contractor to make sure proper safety precautions are in place – including gear and equipment. Furthermore, the company in charge of the job should consistently check to make sure that the safety gear is up to code and well-maintained. Clearly, a harness without all the necessary straps is no good to someone using scaffolding. That all being said, construction workers have a responsibility to themselves and their co-workers to keep their eyes open on the job. “See...

08 November

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I Was Hurt At Work. Can I Sue My Boss?

Posted by Cory Trobman

in Workers' Compensation

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07 November

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Why Would Your Boss Deny Your NJ or PA Workers’ Comp Claim?

Posted by Cory Trobman

in Workers' Compensation

06 November

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New Jersey Towns Considering Wage Theft Ordinances

Posted by Cory Trobman

in Workers' Compensation

Earlier this month, Princeton became the latest town to introduce an ordinance regarding wage theft laws. The ordinance requires landscapers and contractors who wish to do business in town to acknowledge that they understand federal and state wage theft laws. Such theft, which primarily affects low income and immigrant workers, includes: not paying sufficient overtime, paying less than an agreed-upon amount mis-classifying employees paying less than minimum wage or not paying workers at all The ordinance also requires landscapers and contractors to acknowledge workers’ compensation laws established by the state. According to officials from Princeton’s Health and Human Services Commission’s Immigration Subcommittee, wage theft...

03 November

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Why Medical Misdiagnosis is So Prominent

Posted by Cory Trobman

in Personal Injury

29 October

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Actor Tracy Morgan is Victim of Truck Driver Fatigue

Posted by Cory Trobman

in Personal Injury

24 October

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Tips for Kids to Follow This Summer to Avoid Injuries

Posted by Cory Trobman

in Personal Injury

The weather is warming up, school is ending and the rush to break outside, grill and jump into pools is almost in full swing. However, with the inevitable summer month playtime comes an increased opportunity for children to suffer personal injuries. The last thing any family wants is to see the summer fun end too soon — in tragedy. Though there’s no way to completely eliminate the risk of personal injuries to your children, there are steps you can take and rules you can put in place to help prevent or at least reduce the risk. 1. Be smart around water: According to the...

23 October

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