Linden – One Firefighter Injured in Chemical Fire
Authorities in Linden are still investigating a chemical fire that occurred in Linden Friday morning, January 3.
According to Linden Police, emergency responders rushed to 4200 Tremley Point Road at around 9:15 a.m. after receiving reports of a fire. When emergency responders arrived, flames were already spread to some chemical transport tanks at the location.
Workers from buildings nearby were evacuated due to heavy smoke. One firefighter suffered from smoke inhalation and was treated at the scene.
Firefighters were able to subdue the blaze in less than an hour. Union County Hazmat personnel also responded at the scene and will continue monitoring the area as a precaution.
Preliminary investigations determined that the fire started from a fork lift at the location.
We’re glad no one was seriously hurt in this blaze. We hope everyone is able to go back to their daily lives without much trouble.
Dangerous Jobs
There are jobs that can expose a worker to danger. Firefighters for example, are prone to getting injured on the job. Some jobs may also expose workers to certain dangerous chemicals. These conditions may cause an illness to develop, which can hinder workers from getting income.
If a worker is injured or develops a chronic illness while doing their duties on the job, a request for medical treatment should be made to the employer as soon as possible. Under the NJ workers’ compensation law, the employer and/or their insurance carrier can select the physician(s) to treat injured workers for work related injuries. After that, a worker may file a workers’ compensation claim in order to deal with any medical bills and compensation for any income they may lose while sick or injured. A workers’ compensation claim must be filed as early as possible. Any delay in filing the claim may give doubts to the validity of the claim, which may increase the possibility that the claim is denied.
Once a claim is processed, an injured employee will receive benefits regardless of who was at fault. In exchange for these benefits, the worker cannot bring a civil action against the employer.
If someone you care about was killed or severely injured in an accident, there may be a lot going through your head. The NJ injury attorneys of Brach Eichler Trial Lawyers have helped people like you fight for justice. We will discuss all of your legal options with you, free of charge. Call (973) 364-8300 to get in touch with one of our knowledgeable attorneys.
Note: This blog reports on the types of cases our firm has extensive experience handling. It is painful to learn of the prevalence of these serious accidents, and it is our sincere hope that future catastrophes can be avoided. Our blog posts are written from scouring recent news stories. As more information is revealed, these stories may be updated. If the information in this blog article is outdated or false, please let us know so we can add updates or corrections.
Disclaimer: By showing the frequency of these serious accidents, Brach Eichler Trial Lawyers hopes that more will be done to prevent them. Another aim is to give readers information that can be used to help them reduce the likelihood they are involved in a serious accident. Content on our blog is not legal advice.
