When most people think of distracted driving, they imagine someone talking on a cell phone or texting while driving. While these are textbook examples of distracted driving, there are new and frightening ways people are multitasking behind the wheel. Consider all the...
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Getting hurt in a friend’s home
When New Jersey residents visit friends and relatives, getting injured is usually the last thing they like to think about. However, accidents can happen and sometimes the consequences can be severe. In fact, hazards can be present even if there doesn't appear to be a...
Fall is a dangerous season for pedestrians
As the seasons change, you will see a lot of information regarding tasks you need to do to transition to winter. Houses need winterization and holiday preparation is quickly approaching. However, many people do not realize that the fall has become the most dangerous...
Common construction industry safety violations
New Jersey construction workers are employed in a dangerous field. In 2014, one in five U.S. workplace deaths were in the construction industry. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires that companies follow certain safety protocols, but failure to...
Employers facing higher workers’ compensation costs
The workers' compensation costs borne by employers in New Jersey and around the country are increasing even while the amount paid in benefits continues to fall, according to a report released by the National Academy of Social Insurance. The nonprofit organization says...
Indoor trampoline parks: extreme fun – but at an extreme cost?
As winter draws near and families look for new ways to keep kids entertained indoors, many will visit trampoline parks - the latest trend in extreme activities that's taken off across the East Coast. These parks aren't just for jumping. They typically feature vast...
Why nurses have dangerous jobs
New Jersey residents may be surprised to learn that nurses are often injured while at work. The human body becomes less able to cope with trauma as it ages, and more than half of the nurses in America are 50 or older. Nurses often suffer back and shoulder injuries...
The Dangers of Playing Pokemon Go While Driving
Pokemon GO players will do almost anything to catch a rare Pokemon, including getting in a car and driving in search of that Pikachu. While there's nothing wrong with playing as a passenger in a car, playing while driving is dangerous. If you want to avoid a crash and...
Worst Spike in Fatal Traffic Accidents in 30 Years
In 2015, over 35,000 people died in fatal traffic accidents. This represents a 7.2 percent increase from 2014's fatal traffic incident statistics, and the worst single-year increase since 1966. While roads throughout the nation have become safer, many variables...