While New Jersey is neither the largest nor the most populous state, the proximity to the Philadelphia and New York metropolitan areas contributes to its significant number of travelers. Roads and highways in the Garden State might find considerable numbers of...
Almost half of the warehouse workers in New Jersey and around the country who are injured in on-the-job accidents each year are employed by the online retailer Amazon. That was one of the findings made by researchers from a coalition of labor unions who studied injury...
As much as commuters prefer to drive in mild weather, road conditions in New Jersey may change without notice. Heavy rains may fall, and the winter could bring snow. Driving in the rain is not the same as driving in the snow, and some might be surprised to discover...
The federal sentencing guidelines are a set of rules that define the punishments for specific crimes in New Jersey and the rest of the United States. These guidelines can be found in the United States Code, Title 18 and are used to determine what sentence a person...
In theory, police officers are public servants sworn to protect and serve the public. However, the "public servant" and "protect and serve" parts of policing seem to get lost in the de facto execution of their duties. Statistics in New Jersey and other US states with...
Hearing loss is extremely common in New Jersey and around the country. About one in 10 adults suffer from chronic hearing problems, and almost a quarter of them were injured by exposure to loud noises or toxic chemicals in the workplace. The Occupational Safety and...
Those who drive too fast, tailgate or ignore red lights engage in negligent driving that can lead to catastrophic injuries in New Jersey. What is reckless driving, and how can you hold another driver responsible for your injuries? What defines reckless driving? What...
New Jersey has more than 6 million licensed drivers. With so many drivers in the state, motor vehicle accidents occur often. Most New Jersey drivers practice safe driving when behind the wheel. But others engage in reckless driving and make the roads unsafe. Motor...
Most New Jersey citizens trust their local and state police to protect them. While the vast majority of officers strive to serve their communities from dangerous criminals, some police may cross a line during interrogations. When this happens, victims of police...
Construction workers in New Jersey and around the country have some of the nation's most dangerous jobs. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has identified falls, struck-by accidents, caught-in-between accidents and electrocution as the top four...