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Month: December 2021

Are spinal injuries common in car accidents?

December 8, 2021

Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents

Your body takes a beating in a car accident. There are many injuries you could sustain, but spinal injuries may be among the scariest. The U.S. National Library of Medicine explains there are certain types of accidents and situations that can make spinal injuries more likely and certain areas of the spine more prone to damage in […]

What education and training does OSHA require?

December 3, 2021

Workers Compensation

Working in manufacturing puts you at risk of some serious injuries if you are not aware of proper safety standards. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration helps to ensure you stay safe by setting specific guidelines for training and education. According to OSHA, your employer must provide you with training and education about all potential safety hazards […]

Can a crime victim file a claim against the property owner?

December 1, 2021

Premises Liability

Can a victim of a crime such as a robbery or assault file a claim against the owner of the property where it occurred? If the owner should have been able to foresee that the crime could happen, he should have minimized the risk. If he did not do so, and thus the crime occurred, […]

Can a TBI change your personality?

November 23, 2021

Serious And Catastrophic Injuries

A traumatic brain injury may completely change the future you envisioned for your life. Learning to cope with the changes you experience as a result of your injury may take time and patience. Due to the central role that your brain plays in the function of your body, a TBI can affect lots of processes. […]

Nurses are at high risk of injuries and illnesses on the job

November 11, 2021

Workers Compensation

Working in healthcare is risky, and nurses suffer from injuries at a higher rate than many other industry workers. Not only are they exposed to ill patients, but their job is physical, which can lead to both acute and chronic injuries. Nurses are especially susceptible to musculoskeletal injuries, although they also experience other injuries and […]

Statistics on traffic accident deaths

November 5, 2021

Car Accidents

On the road, you face a number of risks. It is vital to recognize how prevalent fatal traffic accidents are, as well as various risk factors that increase the odds of a deadly crash taking place. Every year, these accidents claim thousands of lives, leaving families with unbearable emotional pain and financial hardships. In fact, […]

The impact of distraction on driver safety

November 3, 2021

Car Accidents

Driving requires critical thinking, vigilance and timely response. People that engage in other activities while driving may unintentionally impair their ability to operate their vehicle safely. When drivers recognize the dangers of distracted driving, they can better protect themselves from harm. Types of distracted driving Anything that draws a driver's attention away from the road […]

What is the difference between chronic and acute injuries?

October 22, 2021

Workers Compensation

As you get ready to apply for workers' compensation in North Carolina, you probably wonder how you got hurt in the first place. Sometimes an injury happens because of an obvious accident like a slip and fall. However, many workers suffer injury without an obvious cause. This disparity in how injuries happen illustrates the difference […]

How can crush injuries impact your health?

October 19, 2021

Workers Compensation

Crush injuries can happen to anyone working around heavy machinery, equipment, or even just heavy items. Though some fields like construction have a higher rate of crush injuries than others, this potential problem could end up altering the life of any worker who suffers from a crush injury incident. But how exactly do crush injuries […]

More senior citizens taking to the open road

October 18, 2021

Car Accidents

In spite of their advanced ages, many older people want to remain independent, particularly when it comes to operating their own cars. An estimated 90 percent of their trips take place in private vehicles. While some are passengers, many choose to drive themselves. Retaining the ability to drive has countless benefits for the older population. […]

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Month: December 2021

Are spinal injuries common in car accidents?

What education and training does OSHA require?

Can a crime victim file a claim against the property owner?

Can a TBI change your personality?

Nurses are at high risk of injuries and illnesses on the job

Statistics on traffic accident deaths

The impact of distraction on driver safety

What is the difference between chronic and acute injuries?

How can crush injuries impact your health?

More senior citizens taking to the open road