The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, which is the federal agency charged with ensuring safe working conditions for U.S. citizens, explains how a structural collapse occurs. The agency describes how a building’s walls will inevitably collapse when the internal load bearing elements fail. During these types of collapses, the outside walls, upper floors or other
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Light-Duty Work Restrictions for Injured Employees
When an employee has been injured on the job, they are often eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits. There are several stipulations involved with this arrangement including the possibility of being assigned to light-duty work by both your doctor and employer. This article will describe some of the most frequently asked questions about light-duty work.
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Bus Crashes in Parsippany, Kills 1, Injures 36
On January 24, 2019 at about 7:30 pm, an eastbound bus on Route 80 in Parsippany, New Jersey struck the highway median, went airborne and then crashed into three cars. Tragically, this accident killed one person and injured thirty-six. The cause of this horrible accident is still being investigated. This headline and the terrible specifics
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How to Sue for Emotional Distress in Parsippany, NJ
Emotional distress is one of the most difficult things a person can suffer from and it is usually caused by an extreme event in life, such as intentional harm or an accident. Emotional distress can cause a person to suffer depression, suicidal thoughts, self-guilt, panic, anxiety and more. If the emotional distress has led the
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Family of N.J. Man Killed on I-287 Settles for $1.8M
Back in 2014, a horrific tragedy killed 47-year-old Salvatore Sarrecchia. Now, the victim’s surviving loved ones have finally gotten closure on the years-long lawsuit they have pursed against the state. The family is expected to receive around $1.8 million in compensation for the wrongful death of Sarrechia. The Accident On May 18th, 2014, Sarrecchia was
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