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How Can You Avoid Work Injuries in the High Heat? | 732-537-8570

Mar 24, 2023

How Can You Avoid Work Injuries in the High Heat? High temperatures take a toll on the body, especially those working outside. Many workers fall ill yearly because of excessive heat and humid conditions; some have even died from extreme temperatures. Working in the heat is not only uncomfortable but is also dangerous to your health. Heat-related illnesses happen when a hot environment and the body releases heat more slowly. When the bod...

Safe Summer Teen Driving | Harold J. Gerr Law | Call 877-249-4600

Mar 24, 2023

Safe Summer Teen Driving This is the most important time of year for parents to understand and educate their teenagers on specific driving concerns. School will be getting out for the summer, traffic patterns are changing, holiday weekends are here, and more travelers are planning vacations. The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day are referred to as the ‘100 Deadliest Days of Summer” because the average number of fatal car accidents involvin...

Who Is Responsible if I Slip and Fall at a Public Pool? | 732-537-8570

Mar 24, 2023

Who Is Responsible if I Slip and Fall at a Public Pool? Many people look forward to spending time with family and friends at a swimming pool to cool off and take a break from the summer heat. However, some people may not realize the dangers of pools. Whether it is public or privately owned, a swimming pool poses many threats. Whether the pool is part of a private club, in ...

Which Car Safety Features Should Be Enabled? | Call 732-537-8570 |

Mar 24, 2023

Which Car Safety Features Should Be Enabled? You should use all of your car’s safety features if possible. For decades, the automotive industry has been working to make cars safer. Some newer vehicle models have safety features you may not even notice. Backed by research and data collected from real-world accidents, safety features in vehicles have a single purpose: to reduce injuries and prevent death. Every car safety feature is essential. Some hav...

What Causes Vehicle Fires? Call | 732-537-8570 |

Mar 24, 2023

What Causes Vehicle Fires? Millions of vehicles travel on roads, interstates, highways, and bridges across the U.S. every day, so it is no surprise that vehicle fires are prevalent. In 2020, approximately 173,000 highway vehicle fires were reported in the U.S., according to data published by the Statista Research Department. The most common causes of vehicle fires are listed below. Fuel System Leaks The most common cause of vehicle fires i...

What Are the Most Commonly Reported Warehouse Workplace Injuries?

Mar 24, 2023

What Are the Most Reported Warehouse Workplace Injuries? Many people work part-time, full-time, or seasonally in warehouses across the nation. Millions of people in the U.S. work in the warehouse industry. Why the popularity? Warehouse work typically offers high pay and benefits, which makes it a popular choice. However, working in a warehouse can also be dangerous, exposing workers to many hazardous conditions, which may lead to serious workplace injuries. Warehouse accidents...

What Causes Slip and Falls at Resorts? Call | 732-537-8570 |

Mar 24, 2023

What Causes Slip and Falls at Resorts? Resorts are popular destinations for vacationers and for hosting special events. Resorts are often very large and contain many guests and workers. If the resort is full and hosting a popular event, there could be lots of people wandering its grounds throughout the day and night. You might have many reasons to be at a resort. When you are there as a guest, you are considere...

What is Third-Party Liability in Workers' Compensation Cases?

Mar 24, 2023

What is Third-Party Liability in Workers’ Compensation Cases? When a worker is injured on the job, Workers’ Compensation is designed to minimize the impact of a work injury, illness or accident on both the worker and the employer. It is essentially a compromise between the two very different needs. It is also a contract: the worker agrees not to sue the employer, regardless of who is at fault; in exchange for receivin...

Back-to-School Safety: What Should You Know? Call | 732-537-8570 |

Mar 24, 2023

Back-to-School Safety: What Should You Know? Back-to-school season is about much more than choosing classes and wardrobes, it is a major change of routine that affects children, parents, teachers, administrators, and community members. It is important to think about safety because traffic patterns change considerably, and there is much more activity in school zones and neighborhoods than in the summertime. Thinking about safety can help prevent Children and School Buses Childre...

What is Occupational Hearing Loss? Call | 877-249-4600/ 732-537-8570 |

Mar 24, 2023

What is Occupational Hearing Loss? Occupational hearing loss is a major concern for those in certain work industries, where the conditions expose workers to frequent loud noises, damaging their hearing. It is one of many workplace hazards that can cause a lifelong illness and is preventable, yet it happens more commonly than most may realize. In fact, according to the Occupational hearing loss (OHL) occurs when a worker experiences a loud noise...