What Are the Risks of Working in an Industrial Environment? Posted on March 29, 2022April 15, 2022 Working in an industrial environment can mean working in difficult conditions, which may include enduring hard manual labor, extreme temperatures, loud noises, dangerous machinery, toxic chemicals, or demanding work hours. These dangers are characteristic of industrial job sites, yet these hazards exist alongside several more common workplace threats such as the risks of accidents from[…] Read More »
Camden County Courts Relax Mask Policies Posted on March 23, 2022May 25, 2022 The Camden County court system announced it is making a significant shift in its mask policy to comply with the state judiciary policy. The changes will mean a return to normalcy for those who have business within the court. With the coronavirus pandemic subsiding, many businesses, including those in the legal profession, have had to[…] Read More »
Justin Cohen and Allison Cohen Selected to Super Lawyers’ New Jersey Rising Stars List Posted on March 17, 2022March 11, 2022 Kotlar, Hernandez & Cohen is proud to announce that attorneys Justin M. Cohen and Allison R. Cohen have been named to the 2022 Super Lawyers’ Rising Stars list, spotlighting the state’s most reputable and achieving young attorneys. Partner Justin M. Cohen handles Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury cases and has been selected each consecutive year[…] Read More »
How Should I Handle a Work Injury Caused by a Third Party? Posted on March 8, 2022March 31, 2022 Accidents that harm workers on the job and illnesses caused by workplace exposures are often caused by more than one contributing factor. Sometimes a major factor is a third party’s carelessness. Therefore, a person affected by a work-related incident or exposure may have more than one avenue for recovering relevant damages to address their losses.[…] Read More »
Are Gig Workers Eligible for Workers’ Compensation? Posted on March 4, 2022March 2, 2022 Gig work has become a significant part of the U.S. economy. Workers that offer rides, food delivery, services, or tasks for hire often engage in work facilitated by companies such as Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, TaskRabbit, and the like. Recent lawsuits and legislative efforts have attempted to address the lack of available worker protections through these[…] Read More »
What Are the Top Work Injuries in New Jersey? Posted on March 2, 2022April 14, 2022 Historically, the most common work-related fatalities in New Jersey and across the United States were most prominent in certain industries, such as administrative and waste management, construction, retail, and warehousing and transportation. The industries that have experienced the most non-fatal injuries in recent years have included health care, manufacturing, warehousing and transportation, and construction. Approximately[…] Read More »
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