What are Injuries Sustained Working in Retail? Posted on September 13, 2021August 31, 2021 Wet or cluttered floors and poorly positioned merchandise teetering on high shelves threaten the safety of customers and employees in all types of retail stores. Accidents in retail settings are all too common. Store fronts, backrooms, and loading docks are all sites of retail-industry accidents. With work to be done in all these areas, retail[…] Read More »
What are the Most Common Ergonomic Injuries? Posted on September 6, 2021August 26, 2021 Over the past few decades, ergonomics has become a commonplace term. In workplace settings, the principles of ergonomics help designers create furnishings and machines that improve efficiency and lower the chance of worker injury from repetitive stress. Many employers base workflow protocols on ergonomics to reduce the chance of their employees getting hurt and, as[…] Read More »
How can Workers at Meat and Poultry Plants Get Injured? Posted on August 30, 2021August 17, 2021 Meat and poultry processing plants involve a variety of tasks, from slaughter to packaging. Many aspects of the work are inherently dangerous. Although each phase has distinct hazards, one recurrent theme is speed. The speed at which the various stages of meat processing are performed is correlated with the frequency of injuries. As the speed[…] Read More »
Do School Bus Drivers Qualify for Workers’ Compensation? Posted on August 16, 2021August 2, 2021 Driving involves risk. Driving for a living is hazardous, especially for those who are constantly resisting distractions while operating their vehicles, such as school bus drivers. For school bus drivers, car accidents have an elevated level of danger, given that they are transporting large numbers of often rowdy children in a sometimes very noisy environment.[…] Read More »
National Board of Trial Advocacy Certifies Adam M. Kotlar Posted on August 6, 2021August 6, 2021 The National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) announced that Adam M. Kotlar of Kotlar, Hernandez & Cohen, LLC successfully achieved certification as a Civil Trial Law Advocate. This marks the third board certification for Adam, who has also been double-certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as both a Civil Trial and Workers’ Compensation Law attorney. Board certification[…] Read More »
How can Employers Keep Workers Safe from the Heat? Posted on August 2, 2021July 19, 2021 When temperatures soar, employers need to take steps to protect their employees from the damaging effects of the heat. Still, throughout the warm-weather months each year, thousands of workers become sick with heat-related illnesses that are completely preventable if the right precautions are taken. Below are some of the best approaches employers should take to[…] Read More »
What are My Options if My Work Injury Left Me Disabled? Posted on July 5, 2021July 2, 2021 Workers’ Compensation is a no-fault system of insurance that provides benefits for workers who experience an injury or illness on the job. Benefits help cover medical expenses and wages lost because of the injury. The majority of work injuries are minor and recovery time is minimal, but a serious work injury or illness can be[…] Read More »
Are Seasonal Summer Employees Entitled to Workers’ Compensation? Posted on June 28, 2021June 23, 2021 Seasonal work is more popular than ever. The summer brings opportunities for seasonal work to many workers at camps, pools, resorts, marinas, concert venues, water sport facilities, construction sites, farms, carnivals, restaurants, and other businesses. A seasonal employee may be a full-or part-time worker and be hired for a few weeks or for months. Are Seasonal[…] Read More »
How can Landscape Workers Stay Safe This Summer? Posted on June 16, 2021June 16, 2021 The world certainly would have less curb appeal if landscapers went on strike. Not only do landscaping teams bring visual appeal to green spaces, but also they can help make those areas safer. Unfortunately, in their efforts to create secure, beautiful environments for others, landscapers often put their health and wellness at risk in the[…] Read More »
What Should Workers Know About Trench Collapses and Workers’ Compensation? Posted on May 31, 2021May 28, 2021 Trenches are long, narrow ditches dug with heavy equipment that are used in different industries for a variety of reasons, including pouring foundations; laying gas, water, or sewer pipes; and burying electrical lines. Trenches may also be required while building or repairing roads or anytime underground access is needed. Workers may be called on to[…] Read More »
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