Falls are the most common cause of fatal injuries at construction sites, and the use of ladders may be associated with such accidents. Using the correct ladder appropriate for a particular job, and having safe work habits, can prevent these occurrences and save lives. All employers should not only train their employees in how to
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Worker Killed in Maplewood Construction Accident
One worker was killed and another was injured in a New Jersey construction accident after the building’s floor collapsed. According to a News 12 report, the construction accident occurred at the Coda Kitchen and Bar on Maplewood Avenue in Maplewood, New Jersey. Officials say the 50-year-old victim was one of two men who were building stairs down
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Prostate Cancer Misdiagnosis
According to The Prostate Cancer Foundation, prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer in the United States. It affects one in six men and in 2014, according to the foundation’s projections, more than 233,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. Also, more than 2.5 million Americans are currently living with prostate cancer and
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Medical Benefits for Injured Workers in New Jersey
When a worker is injured on the job, one of the biggest concerns for the injured worker and his or her family is covering medical expenses. New Jersey workers’ compensation insurance can help pay medical bills related to the injury. The medical benefits that are part of workers’ compensation include all hospital and medical treatments that are
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Brachial Plexus Injuries Caused by Mismanagment of Shoulder Dystocia
Shoulder dystocia is a specific form of “obstructed labor” in which one or both shoulders of the infant cannot fully pass through the birth canal. If not addressed correctly by the delivering healthcare providers, the newborn can sustain serious permanent nerve injuries to the nerves of the brachial plexus. The brachial plexus consists of nerves exiting
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