The way people think about driving or commuting changes over time. Driving has gone from a thrilling activity to just another part of the daily grind. The speed with which people expect to travel has steadily increased over the years as well. Modern workers often have...
In a negligence case, workers should know that their employers do owe them a duty of care. Employers have a responsibility to maintain a safe workplace so that all employees have the best chance of avoiding injuries. Warehouse workers are at risk of being hurt in many...
When you live in a community where you rent, you may have a property manager who is in charge of maintaining the grounds or common areas. It’s important that you report any issues with your property and have the problems repaired as soon as possible. Property managers...
In the wake of a tragic loss, many people get by through the power of denial. Often considered the first stage of the grieving process, a sense of unreality or denial about the unexpected death of a family member can make it easier for you to handle the financial,...
Right after a collision happens, certain injuries will be obvious. You'll know your leg is broken when you can't put any weight on it, while loss of sensation and motor function could be warning signs of spinal cord injuries. Those with severe conditions that...
Getting in a car crash will drastically alter the course of your day. You might miss a job interview, show up late to a client meeting or not make it to a custody exchange with your ex. The mounting pressure of the delay a car crash causes can make people feel panicky...
The signs of a workplace injury can sometimes show up at home. Maybe whenever you reach over with your left arm, you feel a stinging pain in your elbow. You could also have lower back pain or discomfort in your knees when you bend. Those injuries or uncomfortable...
When you have to do the same thing at work every day, your job becomes predictable. You might presume that this predictability makes it particularly safe, but the truth is that repetitive work is a leading cause of injury to workers. Even if you never make a mistake...
Ladders are some of the most common and dangerous tools that people use on the job. Part of the problem is that they don’t appear dangerous, at least not in the way at that a blowtorch or a circular saw does. You can imagine the injuries those can cause when used...
You were driving on the highway when a large truck suddenly started to merge into your lane. You looked over to see if you could move over, but you had no room on the shoulder to do so. There was nothing you could do to avoid the crash, and you ended up being pushed...