How Are Holes on Job Sites Safety Hazards? Posted on May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 Hazards are abundant at job sites, such as slip and fall dangers. All kinds of walking and working surfaces can cause slip and falls. Examples include floors, roofs, ramps, and other surfaces, such as scaffolding. Fall hazards are responsible for most of the fatal injuries in the construction industry. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration[…] Read More »
What Are the Dangers of Working in Demolition? Posted on May 5, 2022May 5, 2022 Demolition work is inherently dangerous. As with many construction jobs, demolition work requires constant attention to what you are doing. If not, you could seriously injure yourself or someone else. If someone else does not pay attention, they could hurt you. While demolition work is dangerous, you can take steps to protect yourself from work-related[…] Read More »
What Can I Do if My Workers’ Compensation Claim Is Denied? Posted on April 26, 2022April 26, 2022 Getting hurt on the job can leave you with many questions. Not knowing how long you will be out, combined with the injury itself, can be a frustrating experience. Having your Workers’ Compensation claim be denied can make matters worse. Fortunately, there is an appeal process that you can go through should your Workers’ Compensation[…] Read More »
What Are the Top Electrical Workplace Hazards? Posted on April 18, 2022April 18, 2022 Whether you work in an office or do outdoor construction, electricity is a necessary part of getting the job done. Without electricity, many tools and other work items would not work. However, electricity is potentially deadly and a significant cause of workplace fatalities. Electrocution causes about one in 10 worker deaths in the construction industry.[…] Read More »
What Are Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders? Posted on April 5, 2022April 15, 2022 Musculoskeletal injuries in the workplace can occur as a result of a one-time accident, or a work-related injury can accumulate over time from a repetitive motion strain. Musculoskeletal disorders are defined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics as resulting from overexertion or repetitive motion. These cumulative trauma disorders are long-term injuries that are caused by[…] Read More »
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, 2022March 23, 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 »
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