Workers in New Jersey work in a range of industries. Many of the most dangerous jobs in the state and across the country cause serious injuries that result in workers needing to file for workers' compensation. Although injuries can occur at any job, certain jobs cause...
Personal Injury
Unilever Issues Recall of Popular Dry Shampoo Brands Over Cancer Concern
On October 18, New Jersey-based Unilever announced a voluntary recall of multiple dry shampoo brands including Dove, Nexxus and Suave, that are manufactured by the business conglomerate. The reason is that these products could expose consumers to a carcinogenic...
Over 5,000 Pounds of Frozen Pasta Recalled Over Listeria Risk
A New Jersey-based pasta company is recalling over 5,600 pounds of pasta due to the potential to be contaminated with Listeria. According to a release, Caesar’s Pasta, LLC of Blackwood New Jersey is recalling 5,610 pounds of frozen manicotti. The frozen manicotti was...
Racial disparities can lead to medical malpractice
The story is all too familiar to patients of color. They try to tell their New Jersey doctors that something doesn't feel right with their pregnancies or they are experiencing worrying symptoms involving another issue, but their concerns are dismissed out of hand....
What to do if your New Jersey employer is uninsured
It can be alarming and stressful to discover that your employer is uninsured, especially if you are injured on the job. Verify your employer's insurance status before proceeding with any actions. If you are involved in an accident while employed by an uninsured...
What are New Jersey’s most common types of surgeries needed after a car crash?
The results can be severe when a person gets into a car accident on New Jersey roads. Some injuries sustained may be catastrophic and require surgery. Unfortunately, these are some of the most common types of surgery after a car crash. Surgery for bone fractures...
Ford Recalls Over 600K SUVs Due to Fire Risk
Ford Motor Co. is recalling over 634,000 SUVs worldwide because a cracked fuel injector can spill fuel or leak vapors onto a hot engine and cause fires. The recall covers Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs from the 2020 through 2023 model years. All have 1.5-liter,...
Over 10K Toddler Sippy Cups Recalled Over Lead Concern
About 10,500 sippy cups made for toddlers are being recalled because the stainless steel cups might contain exposed lead, which might lead to lead poisoning, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Green Sprouts, which makes baby products sold...
Injuries at machine shops
A machine shop could be a dangerous environment for New Jersey professionals involved in metal fabrication. An unforeseen accident or a defective machine press might leave a worker suffering from serious injuries to the limbs or eyes. Machine shop injuries Workers may...
Popular Blood Pressure Medication Recalled Due to Potential Cancer Link
Two lots of quinapril and hydrochlorothiazide tablets have been recalled due to the presence of nitrosamines, according to a notice posted on the Food and Drug Administration's website. Nitrosamines are common in water and foods, including cured and grilled meats,...
