Workers in all industries have to pay close attention to the stress they’re putting on their knees. These joints are used a lot throughout many activities. Protecting the knees must be a priority for the worker, as well as the employer. On average, knee injuries...
Distracted driving is one of the most pressing safety concerns on modern roads. Distraction at the wheel causes thousands of deaths every year and many other crashes that hurt people and damage property. Although many people use the term distracted driving to refer...
Some of the most dangerous trip and fall accidents – or slip and fall accidents – will happen on the stairs. Any time that you accidentally fall can lead to a serious injury, but being on the stairs simply increases the odds that you will suffer some sort of severe...
The force of the impact at the time of a car wreck can lead to a host of injuries. A spinal cord injury is one that’s catastrophic and can have a profound impact on the victim’s life. While it’s possible that some spinal cord injuries may heal in a manner that enables...
The roads are dangerous enough even when every driver is sober. The sheer number of people driving means there is always someone close to you that could make a catastrophic mistake. When drivers drink alcohol, their capacity for doing something that leads to a...
Most car crashes result in straightforward insurance claims, but some of them lead to litigation. When one person suffers serious losses in a crash, they sometimes have the right to file a civil claim against the driver at fault for the wreck. They can seek financial...
When thinking about different types of accidents that can cause serious injuries, car accidents and incidents in other dangerous circumstances might come to mind. Strolling along the sidewalk, or walking down to your local grocery store may not strike you as being...
You were diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome after your increasing wrist weakness and tingling began to affect your work performance. The nonsurgical interventions you tried did not help. Your supervisor told you that, if you didn’t get help for your wrist, they...
With millions of trucks on the road every day, chances are that you will encounter one as you drive. It can be intimidating to navigate around trucks, and dangerous, too. As a driver, you need to take extra precautions whenever you drive near a commercial truck. It is...
When you suffer injuries in a mishap (car accident, slip and fall, etc.), you probably assume that the involved insurers will pay for your harm. Before you accept the first offer, consider whether the insurance offer is appropriate to your circumstances or much too...