No motorist wants to hurt someone else if they can avoid it. Most drivers swerve around other cars, pedestrians, bicyclists and stray animals that may unexpectedly enter their paths. They often don't do as good of a job in avoiding road debris, though. Tires can, in...
Done once, a simple motion does not seem to pose any health risks. Done thousands of times every day, that exact same motion can lead to some serious injuries. Medical experts warn that these issues are common for both athletes and workers who have repetitive jobs. A...
Workers’ compensation is a state-run system, so every state follows its own rules. In New York, unlike many other states, injured workers do have a right to pick their own physicians for treatment (with some limitations). As you can imagine, that doesn’t always sit...
Ladders are an integral part of projects ranging from a home renovation to the erection of a skyscraper. These common tools, however, are not without danger. Construction workers must remain safe when working on or around ladders to avoid severe injuries. Here are...
Over the decades, initiating a personal injury claim over a slip-and-fall has become somewhat of a joke in America. People assume those who file a lawsuit because they fell in a store or parking lot are just looking for free money. What people don't understand is that...
The penalties for driving while intoxicated (DWI) are, understandably, quite steep. If you're convicted of a DWI charge, you face everything from fines and higher insurance costs to a lost license, probation or even jail time. A conviction could also result in you...
Data published by the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) late last month shows that the meatpacking industry recorded its lowest workplace injury rate of all times in 2019. The non-fatal injury rate was four per 100 workers last year, a...
Some injuries that you could sustain in a car crash are evident straight away. If you break your foot on the pedal, you will notice as soon as you try to stand up. If you crack a rib on the steering wheel, you will feel immediate pain. Other injuries, however, may...
Despite what you see in the movies, the biggest danger when constructing New York skyscrapers is not being trampled by King Kong or Godzilla. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) found that over half of all fatal accidents on construction sites...
If you have ever hurt your back, you will know how much it can affect your ability to do everyday tasks. Reaching down to pick up something, sitting down or standing up can all become painful or impossible. How frequent are back injuries at work? Back injuries are...
