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Will your face ever be the same after your serious car accident?

December 30, 2021

Car Accidents

Your face is an important part of the person you are. After all, your loved ones and friends recognize you by your facial features. You also use your face to smile, eat, blink and speak. Regrettably, even if your car has airbags, a serious car accident may leave you with catastrophic facial injuries. There are […]

The complex process of recovering from a spinal cord injury

December 22, 2021

Serious And Catastrophic Injuries

Major travel routes throughout North Carolina accommodate thousands of big trucks every day. These commercial vehicles are 30 to 40 times heavier than a sedan when loaded. Injuries sustained in a collision with tractor-trailers often have devastating, life-altering consequences. According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, approximately 17,000 spinal cord injuries occur yearly. The majority sustained […]

What Rate of Injury Do Amazon Workers Experience?

December 16, 2021

Workers Compensation

Though Amazon boasts several claims that worker surveillance and automation keep the humans working the floor as safe as possible, safety goals are not always met. The rigorous record-keeping involved in this process only proves that. In fact, recent data actually shows an uptick in injury incidents, especially during the busiest seasons such as the […]

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 […]

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Will your face ever be the same after your serious car accident?

The complex process of recovering from a spinal cord injury

What Rate of Injury Do Amazon Workers Experience?

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